ACD Skid plate and my Doberman

[AZPI]

If you've ever wondered how an ACD skid plate compares to a 95 pound Doberman Pinscher this pic is for you. I cannot believe how big this thing is!!!!

 

[terrysig]

Nice visual!

 

[Bryce]

the way it came all wrapped in foam, my wife thought it was a baby car seat when it showed up. she had the front on the bottom and the bottom as the back of the seat in her mind.

 

[snakebitten]

Well, after all, it is a Full Coverage skid plate for The Biggest Dirt Bike In The World. ::013::

 

[Nikolajsen]

Nice

 

[Cycledude]

Does it have to be removed to change oil and filter ?

 

[Bryce]

Does it have to be removed to change oil and filter ?

Yes. A lot of us have replaced the front engine mount bolts with studs to make this easier to deal with.
They way my set up is 2 nuts up front and then 2 bolts/nuts in the rear and it'll drop off.

 

[AZPI]

Yes. A lot of us have replaced the front engine mount bolts with studs to make this easier to deal with.
They way my set up is 2 nuts up front and then 2 bolts/nuts in the rear and it'll drop off.

I asked this once before but if someone could give me step by step directions on how to use studs I’d really appreciate it. Pretty new to wrenching here so the more basic the explanation the better. Thanks in advance!

 

[AZPI]

the way it came all wrapped in foam, my wife thought it was a baby car seat when it showed up. she had the front on the bottom and the bottom as the back of the seat in her mind.

Yeah I believe it! The foam and taped on cardboard and zip ties...it was pretty impressive.

 

[Sierra1]

Hmmmm, now, if you could somehow attach the skid plate to the Dobbie. THAT would do away with solicitors. ::025::

 

[Mellow]

Great looking Dog!

 

[Nikolajsen]

I asked this once before but if someone could give me step by step directions on how to use studs I’d really appreciate it. Pretty new to wrenching here so the more basic the explanation the better. Thanks in advance!

You might even be able to only have 1 nut. (the outer one of course )
(not my best drawing, but it was quick)

 

[Bryce]

This is what I used for mine.. just cut off the heads on the bolts. I use mine with Altrider Crash Bars.
OK... 2x M12 1.25 70mm 8.8 bolts, 2x washers, 2× nuts and 2x nylock nuts.

 

[AZPI]

This is what I used for mine.. just cut off the heads on the bolts. I use mine with Altrider Crash Bars.
OK... 2x M12 1.25 70mm 8.8 bolts, 2x washers, 2× nuts and 2x nylock nuts.

So you just screw the stud into the same place the bolt would go. And with what tool do you drive it in without damaging the threads? And the order of application ONTO the stud is 1. Plate 2. Washer 3. Bolt 4. Nylock nut?

 

[scott123007]

If you are, as you say, new to wrenching, be aware that this is not just a wham bam thank you ma'am job. When you cut the heads off the bolts, you want to make SURE that the threads are dressed properly. You can do that by giving a slight bevel to the end where you cut the bolt head off with a bench grinder or file. Then, run a nut, starting from the other end of what is now a stud, all the way up, and OFF the end you just dressed. Do this until you can start the nut BY HAND on the end you just cut the head off before you attempt to either screw it into the engine, or use it to mount the plate. The engine is aluminum and the bolt has finer threads than what is normal for that size, so it is relatively easy to cross thread. Just be careful and you should be OK. And to answer your question about how to install the stud... just put two nuts on one end of the stud and tighten them to each other. Then take your wrench and use the nut on the end furthest away from the end you are screwing into the engine and screw it in until it stops. Then unlock the two nuts from each other and repeat for the other side. The order of installation once the studs are in place should be, motor mount (should be in place already), nut, plate, washer, nylock nut.

 

[AZPI]

Hmmmm, now, if you could somehow attach the skid plate to the Dobbie. THAT would do away with solicitors. ::025::

That might make a great Halloween costume for the ole boy!

 

[AZPI]

You might even be able to only have 1 nut. (the outer one of course )
(not my best drawing, but it was quick)

Yeah they say a man can get by just fine with one nut ::025:: Seriously though, thanks for the tip and sketch.

 

[AZPI]

Do this until you can start the nut BY HAND on the end you just cut the head off before you attempt to either screw it into the engine, or use it to mount the plate. The engine is aluminum and the bolt has finer threads than what is normal for that size, so it is relatively easy to cross thread. Just be careful and you should be OK.

So the action that is most likely to cross thread is screwing the stud into the engine? If that's the case how does impact from hitting rocks and whatnot NOT damage the threads? Sorry if I'm overthinking it or whatever, I'm just want to be sure I understand correctly. Thanks again!

 

[Checkswrecks]

You could just call a fastener dealer and ask for a set of studs in that size.

 

[AVGeek]

You could just call a fastener dealer and ask for a set of studs in that size.

In Phoenix, Copperstate Nut and Bolt would be a good place to check.