Broken tie-link bolt.

[rhino 2]

I pulled into my driveway to day and i heard a knocking sound i knew right away what it was.. Lose tie-link bolt's.. [They always loosen] But this time one of them sheared off flush at the bace of the head. So before i start to tear my barn apart looking for my easy-outs, I went the old school way by tapping the bolt counter clockwise with a flat head screwdriver couple taps and she spun out.. Quick trip to a hardware store two #8 9/16 bolts a little lock-tite and I'm back in business . I usually check them every thousand miles or so' This time i might of waited too long.

[FuzzyWuzHe]

I pulled into my driveway to day and i heard a knocking sound i knew right away what it was.. Lose tie-link bolt's.. [They always loosen] But this time one of them sheared off flush at the bace of the head. So before i start to tear my barn apart looking for my easy-outs, I went the old school way by tapping the bolt counter clockwise with a flat head screwdriver couple taps and she spun out.. Quick trip to a hardware store two #8 9/16 bolts a little lock-tite and I'm back in business . I usually check them every thousand miles or so' This time i might of waited too long.

Glad it was a quick fix ... I always cringe when a bolt breaks ... drives me crazy if I can't figure out why.

[rhino 2]

Glad it was a quick fix ... I always cringe when a bolt breaks ... drives me crazy if I can't figure out why.

Yep as soon as i seen the broken bolt, I thought here we go.. This ain't gonna be fun..
But sometimes things go smooth.. This is about the 4 Th. time in 33 thousand miles they came loose first time a bolt sheared off, If they losses again I'm breaking out my welder and tacking them so thell never loosen ..

[BinIdaho]

What and where are the tie-link bolts? Is this something I need to look for and where to look for...13 TG w/23K miles. Thanks

[rhino 2]

What and where are the tie-link bolts? Is this something I need to look for and where to look for...13 TG w/23K miles. Thanks

It's in front and at the top of the front cylinder. The Tie-link holds the stabilizer-link.
Early on there were a few reports about them losing and shearing off the bolt/s.
And in one case damaging a valve cover.. It won't hurt to check them. A 9/16 box wench will fit them [Two bolts]

[Papa Zook]

A pic might be helpful..

[Lee H. Mann]

I think OP is referring to the front engine stabilizer link.

http://www.triketalk.com/forum/threa...ht=#post222821

[rhino 2]

I think OP is referring to the front engine stabilizer link.

http://www.triketalk.com/forum/threa...ht=#post222821

Close'' its the two bolts that hold the ''Tie-link'', Which is just to the left and just below the stabilizer link..

[Lee H. Mann]

Are you talking about the bracket that bolts to the cylinder head ?

[rhino 2]

Are you talking about the bracket that bolts to the cylinder head ?

Yes ; Bracket Tie-link # 83874-09...

[Lee H. Mann]

Is it here ??

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The velvet link stabilizer will eliminate the bolt failures.

[rhino 2]

Is it here ??

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The velvet link stabilizer will eliminate the bolt failures.

Yes #10... And # 3 [2 bolts]

[Gorilla]

That whole thing is part of the motor mount system. The 2 bolts he is referring to are the ones that bolt the bracket to the front top of the engine that has a stabiliser link to the frame off the top of the bracket. I have run across several bikes/trikes where these bolts are loose, gone. I have heard of them breaking off. My TRI right now has lost one of them. Because of the engine vibration they come loose. The real part that makes just slapping a new bolt in a proble is that there is a round spacer that goes between the bracket and the head which the bolt goes through, that gets lost also. I put lock washers on them and they still came loose.

[rhino 2]

That whole thing is part of the motor mount system. The 2 bolts he is referring to are the ones that bolt the bracket to the front top of the engine that has a stabiliser link to the frame off the top of the bracket. I have run across several bikes/trikes where these bolts are loose, gone. I have heard of them breaking off. My TRI right now has lost one of them. Because of the engine vibration they come loose. The real part that makes just slapping a new bolt in a proble is that there is a round spacer that goes between the bracket and the head which the bolt goes through that gets lost also., . I put lock washers on them and they still came loose.

Yea i got lucky the spacer somehow stayed with the bracket when the bolt sheared off..

[tbear]

Is it here ??

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The velvet link stabilizer will eliminate the bolt failures.

You talk about the Velvet link stabilizer; what is that?? I have had to replace the right one and put a different spacer on (thicker one) and so far it's been good.
If I had independent suspension, this wouldn't be happening. the whole motor rocks sideways when going over rough roads or uneven type roads. I believe that combined with the torque from the engine is putting on a lot of strain to that particular bolt.

[Lee H. Mann]

You talk about the Velvet link stabilizer; what is that?? I have had to replace the right one and put a different spacer on (thicker one) and so far it's been good.
If I had independent suspension, this wouldn't be happening. the whole motor rocks sideways when going over rough roads or uneven type roads. I believe that combined with the torque from the engine is putting on a lot of strain to that particular bolt.

This is the link used for all FLH-FLT-FXR up to 2006 with top engine stabilizer between cylinder heads. It also works for 2007-2012 for the front upper stabilizer link replacement.

[Darkman]

This is the link used for all FLH-FLT-FXR up to 2006 with top engine stabilizer between cylinder heads. It also works for 2007-2012 for the front upper stabilizer link replacement.

I installed those and the upgraded front motor mount on both my FXR & FLHT, for me there was a noticeable difference, and well worth the money.

[tbear]

This is the link used for all FLH-FLT-FXR up to 2006 with top engine stabilizer between cylinder heads. It also works for 2007-2012 for the front upper stabilizer link replacement.

thank you for the info. I will visit and hope to get this link for my 2010 Triglide.

[tbear]

thank you for the info. I will visit and hope to get this link for my 2010 Triglide.

update to my missing link: Found one at the local Dealership and put it on. Noticed more rocking from side to side on a bad road in the Handlebars.
Went by my Mechanics shop and he said that I put it on right, soooooooo.....
Still wish I would of waited and got a Independent suspension kit.
oh well, just gotta stay off of the lumpy roads; which is hard to do here in Mich.

[DTR 11TG]

Rhino 2, glad I read your comment about the Tie-Link bolts, I had just got back from an afternoon ride yesterday when I read it and when I went out to check mine I found both loose. One bolt took at least a half turn to tighten and the other about a quarter turn, so thanks for your info.
I think I'm going to make a check list for my TG of all the bolts & things to keep an eye on that I have read about here on TT, thanks to everyone on TT.