Hello everyone,
I ride a 1986 VT1100 with footboards, and the right footboard is loose to the point where it spins if I put any weight on it at all (for example, shifting in my seat or standing up slightly to go over a bump). I am trying to avoid taking it to the mechanic if possible, so I went to the hardware store and tried getting a replacement for the bolt that had previously fastened it to the mount. However, this did not provide any better results, and I am left trying to figure out how to get this thing back to the point where it is safe to ride regularly (The last thing I want is for my footboard to malfunction while I'm on a ride. I tried putting some Gorilla Glue on the bolt and between the board and the mount for now, and depending on how well that holds, I may not need to take it to the mechanic at all because I eventually plan to simply buy pegs.
I am still concerned though, because no matter how much I tighten the bolt, it does not seem to be enough.
Has anyone encountered similar problems? What did you do to fix the issue?
Thanks!
I ride a 1986 VT1100 with footboards, and the right footboard is loose to the point where it spins if I put any weight on it at all (for example, shifting in my seat or standing up slightly to go over a bump). I am trying to avoid taking it to the mechanic if possible, so I went to the hardware store and tried getting a replacement for the bolt that had previously fastened it to the mount. However, this did not provide any better results, and I am left trying to figure out how to get this thing back to the point where it is safe to ride regularly (The last thing I want is for my footboard to malfunction while I'm on a ride. I tried putting some Gorilla Glue on the bolt and between the board and the mount for now, and depending on how well that holds, I may not need to take it to the mechanic at all because I eventually plan to simply buy pegs.
I am still concerned though, because no matter how much I tighten the bolt, it does not seem to be enough.
Has anyone encountered similar problems? What did you do to fix the issue?
Thanks!