Hey guys, another quick question:

The large bolt (17mm head, about 3 inches long with 1 inch of thread) that goes just to the rear of the front sprocket does not appear to go in far enough to allow the flywheel/sprocket cover to go on. Is there meant to be anything hanging off here that I don't know of, can the biolt be sfely discarded or do I need to do something about the problem?

I did try to go through the parts manual before asking such a basic question, but I had no luck.
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If I have to take the carbs off once...

That bolt is for the torque link between the engine and swingarm. Don't ride the bike without it fitted.
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Hi Andy

I've taken a photo of the offending bolt, I've no idea why it wants to stick out so far. Do you have any ideas as to why that would be?

http://www.porkbelly.net/azupload/uploads/pork/DSC00076.JPG
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If I have to take the carbs off once...

that bolt is to hold the engine stopper link. You need that in place or can risk damage to the engine.

If you go go the parts manual and look at the frame assembly for any of the MC21 models, you will see the link you need there. it's part #50188-KV3-830
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Charles Gallant

Thanks Charles. What would be the reason that it won't go in far enough then?

Edit: I checked where the bolt is going in with a better torch and the bolt doesn't seem to actually go anywhere. I'll try and get some better quality pics, but my cameraphone isn't very good.

Edit2: I feel a right plonker. The end that bolted in near the sprocket had swung down behind the frame and I couldn't see it. Thanks guys.
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If I have to take the carbs off once...

you got it... the reason that bolt doesn't go in further is cause it needs that link there in place. Once it goes through that link, then it will be all good.
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Charles Gallant

I had the same thing happen to me. It resulted in the torque link rubbing against the chain
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I have an mc28 but just curious what that torque link does.

The NSR engine is rubber mounted, so the torque arm is needed to stop the engine twisting in the frame.

Ahh ..that makes sense

jeez, that has to be the worst picture i've ever seen. tip, don't ride the bike whilst taking a picture, definitely don't take pictures why you are couriering a bike to a track day and during an earthquake you should be under the table in the kitchen not taking pictures of nsrs.

just booked in an appointment at spec savers.

Can i get an help for install back correctly part #50188-KV3-830?

I need just a photo.