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What do I have to disassemble to replace brake tie rod bolts?

Started by Mike Jacobs, May 23, 2011, 08:57:01 PM

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Mike Jacobs

Okay, I read the sticky thread on the rear brake bolts, and would have posted there except it's apparently locked.

I finally got my OEM replacement bolts from the local Yamaha dealer, ready to install to get my Vision back on the road.   Also fixed the leaky gas tank (2nd time), new AGM battery (from Mike's XS, cheap and works great), and new (to me) spark unit (thanks, Raj).

Now, how do I most easily access the FRONT bolt on that tie rod?   My Haynes manual was no help.  And the exploded parts diagrame does not tell what what to disconnect first, what next, etc., and what you do not need to disconnect/reinstall at all, to get access to that front bolt.   I'm hoping I don't have to pull the entire right side exhaust pipe and footpeg mountin bracket to get to it.

Any hints, from someone who's already done this fix?   Thanks...
Mike Jacobs
Columbia, MD
1985 Honda VF700S Sabre
1984 Moto Guzzi V65SP
1982 Yamaha XZ550 Vision US
1978 Suzuki GS550 standard
1996 Kawasaki EX250 Ninja

Raj1988

Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution

Lucky

pull the rear pedal mount plate too.  don't forget you have 2 springs behind it. don't stretch 'em..
1982/3 XZ550 Touring Vison, Gold on Black