canyon cage help

[orangewingnut]

i am trying to install the front crash bars on my '11 concours. The instructions tell me to remove a bolt 'just aft' of the radiator hose on the right side (sitting on the bike). The instructions say this is a '10mm socket flange head bolt' but the only bolt i see through the fairing is an allen  head bolt that i cant see loosening without removing the fairing first.

i tried calling MC Enterprises, but they are closed on Fridays.

Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Bill

[RBX QB]

You can remove it with the fairing on... you just need a long socket extension.

If memory serves, it's an 8mm socket (but the bolt itself is 10mm). I think 5/16 works in a pinch.

[orangewingnut]

RBX,

the bolt i see is not a 10mm flange head. it has an allen head and nothing for a rachet to grab.

Bill

[RBX QB]

You need one of these... in 8mm.

[orangewingnut]

thank you !!!

Bill

[orangewingnut]

does this look right to you... the rear engine bolt isn't coming out the other side. It is shorter than the one i removed. I must be doing something wrong....

thanks,

Bill

[just gone]

I don't have canyon cage (top block) but looking at the pictures from the "show us your canyon cages" section,
that bolt head should be small enough to fit inside the tube end of the cage. Your picture looks like it's hitting
the tube instead of going in it. Did you mix them up? If not, the only thing I can think of is that you need to spin the bolt so
it's hex section inside the frame is fully seated in the frame (or engine or where ever it goes into).
I'm sure someone else with actual canyon cage experience will be along to help, but it is Friday night, they may all be out and about.

[maxtog]

I don't have canyon cage (top block) but looking at the pictures that bolt head should be small enough to fit inside the tube end of the cage. Your picture looks like it's hitting the tube instead of going in it.

You are correct.  It looks like he is not using the correct bolt.  It is an extremely long rod that comes in the kit, with a bolt head on the end.  It will go inside the tube and stick out the other side of the bike.

[RBX QB]

Wing... You put back the factory rear bolt, but you need to use the one supplied with the kit. It has a traditional hex head that fits inside the cage you show in the pic, and the threaded end comes out the left side.

[orangewingnut]

yeah i realized that after taking a break.... i guess i assumed the the oem bolt was the new one because it was nice and shiney!!!
they are installed and look great.

thanks for the replies,

Bill

[Necron99]

WHEW!!! 

I'm heading over to help a guy get his installed this morning.