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I need to cut it flush to clearance the chain. I was hoping not to have weld the stud where I have to cut it.

you can trim it flush.the nut on the other end will keep it from loosening out of the frame.

leon

If you cut the bolt and grind the bushing, are there still threads left? If so Lock Tight.
Steve

depends how much you grind off.

leon

I pulled one off 20 years ago but don't remember how long the threads were. CRS
Steve

i haven't measured em but it looks like there is a half inch of threads or so.

leon

A heat gun such as the gf's hairdryer works wonders on loosening frame studs...(with her permission of course lol)

StreetfighterKz wrote: The studs screw out of the frame. I use a pair of vise-locks on them to break them free but I'm sure there are gentler methods.

Later, Doug

Sounds good, ole son! I know that got a grin out of ya.

StreetfighterKz wrote: The studs screw out of the frame. I use a pair of vise-locks on them to break them free but I'm sure there are gentler methods.

Later, Doug

You can double nut it & remove it like an exhaust stud
Pete

pete greek1 wrote: You can double nut it & remove it like an exhaust stud
Pete

I don't have a stud in front of me, but not sure how many threads are available for two nuts. Might be enough ..might not be.

Later, Doug

If you can cut it flush without removing it, that's your best bet. If it's a stock stud then there is plenty of thread left even after you cut it. That's a pretty common mod for the wider tire set-ups.

If you decide to remove it, you can double nut the stud on the outside part, where the footpeg washer and acorn nut would go. If it's really tight in the frame, vise grips or a professional stud remover might be the only way. The double nut technique can mess up the threads sometimes. As mentioned, heat helps but that's always scary with a powder coated frame!

Here's a stud...the long portion is what goes through the frame:

I'd go ahead and grind it off Jon. Grinding it might keep it from coming out and touch up should be easy.
Steve