Wellnut Hell

[97tiger885]

I'm thinking about the high fender mod.  I was thinking that I would make a U-bracket/fork brace to mount a small low fender to protect the radiator and then mount a GS-style beak for the high fender look. I decided to take the front fender off to see what it would look like with the low fender from a GS.  Big mistake.  The idiot CO (current owner) overtighted all of those weird round nuts stuck in rubber sleeves.  I finally managed to remove all of them using a vise-grip. but it was not easy.  I now have nylon lock nuts.  From the parts fiche, it looks as if these things are called "wellnuts."  Is there a good reason to ever use these things?

+++++
Jon

[CoolHandLuke]

Benefits:

Access needed to only one side of the workpiece
Used with standard metric machine screws
Fastens in blind, burr-free holes
Can be used in closed end holes
Will not mar prefinished surfaces
Helps seal out ambient moisture
Absorbs noise
Electrically isolating
Dampens vibration and shock
Helps prevent galvanic corrosion
Ideal for metal-to-plastic and other mixed material assemblies
Resistant to ozone and weathering in outdoor conditions
Suitable for marine applications
Removable and reusable
Snap-in feature to facilitate assembly line use

[NeilD]

but apart from that, what have the Romans ever done for us??!  :D

[mat-tiger1]

   

[CoolHandLuke]

but apart from that, what have the Romans ever done for us??!  :D

[NeilD]

spookily enough I started to remove the front guard side panel today, but someone (definately not me!) has overtightened the screws  :roll: left 'well' alone...

[CoolHandLuke]

I'll be doing mine in the next few days or so.  Got to remove the original bolts with the tiny hex heads.  I envisage the dremel being used :)

[97tiger885]

Benefits:
Access needed to only one side of the workpiece

Ok, ok...I yield.  Lots of good reasons out there, but as I tend to overtighten these things  :oops:  one very good reason for me not to use them if I can avoid them.  

+++++++
Jon

[Mustang]

Benefits:
Access needed to only one side of the workpiece

Ok, ok...I yield.  Lots of good reasons out there, but as I tend to overtighten these things  :oops:  one very good reason for me not to use them if I can avoid them.  

+++++++
Jon

a drop of oil on the threads does wonders for next time you want to unscrew them  

[rybes]

left 'well' alone...

very subtle :lol: