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Threading stripped on bolt tie rod nut and it's stuck?

Cupid's Arrow

Cupid's Arrow

née kawakakana
Joined
Mar 5, 2025
Location
SJ
Moto(s)
2015 Honda CB300f
Heeellloooo it's me again with a probably dumb question but you don't know what you don't know.

Got new boots, went to adjust shifter accordingly when I learned that one of my bolt tie rod nuts, the threading appears to be stripped and as a result of that, it is stuck on the tie rod. It won't travel the threading and come loose so I can replace it (I believe this one is just the standard 6mm hex nut so easy peasy). The other nut seems okay to me.

My question is, is there a way to remove this nut without damaging the bolt tie rod or should I just replace the bolt tie rod and be done with it? It's not expensive but I'd have to find one or order it.

Anyone in San Jose or South bay who might be able to remove it for me, I can bring this little part to you so you can work your magic along with a treat of your choice 😂 Of course I could be totally wrong with my assessment, I DID have to look up what this part was even called haha.

Advice and hands-on help where available truly appreciated

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Ok nevermind I tested the threading on the bolt tie rod with another 6mm hex nut and it only goes halfway so I think I have to replace the bolt tie rod anyway?
 
Get another nut to lock against the first nut on the non damaged side, then you can put a vice grip or vice or wrench on the locked nut while using another wrench, vice grip, etc on the damaged side to back the other nut off. Bonus points, backing that nut off might chase the threads enough to make them serviceable.
 
IANAMM

If good nuts screw onto the male threaded parts without wabbling or binding, I'd probably use a Dremel with cutoff disc to remove the nut so it doesn't damage the threads even more, if it cannot just be left on there with a new nut to replace it. It would probably be OK to chase the threads with a die, if you find someone around that has one, or just work it with some oil and a sacrificial nut.
 
ctwo said:
IANAMM

If good nuts screw onto the male threaded parts without wabbling or binding, I'd probably use a Dremel with cutoff disc to remove the nut so it doesn't damage the threads even more, if it cannot just be left on there with a new nut to replace it. It would probably be OK to chase the threads with a die, if you find someone around that has one, or just work it with some oil and a sacrificial nut.
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Actually, this probably makes.more sense than my suggestion. But also as you said, parts are cheap, and SF Moto (albeit a driver) might have the part in stock
 
I am loving all the suggestions even if I have to Google every other word. I don't know nothing bout nothing so i have to look everything up or ask.

I think a replacement bolt tie rod may be in order. I tested with a replacement 6mm hex (blue arrow) like I mentioned in the comments above and it only travels halfway before getting stuck. I tried to get a close up picture of the threading itself but my eyes and my camera suck. Thoughts? IMG_20260811_140055296~2.jpgIMG_20260811_140125047.jpg
 
The threads look pretty roached from here. You can probably cobble together a fix but, if it were me I would order some new hardware. It's cheap.
 
Well I figured half of the threading is still ok on that side so I just put the part back on the bike like this witht the replacement nut and left the extra nut just floating around. This is solely a temporary situation and I won't be riding it till the part comes in since I'll be on a trip anyway. But this way the bike is still functional such that I can put it in neutral if I need to move it or something. Then when the parts come in I can adjust the placement for the new boots finally. Don't make fun, I already know it's goofy :shhh :laughing

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ctwo said:
If the floating nut is out of the way and you have good purchase on the other nuts, I'd have no qualms about riding it like that.
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not only this, but leaving the fuxed nut as is, if it's stuck there, might be a feature. you see one side of that dealio is right hand thread, the other left hand thread, so that one can adjust the length without separating the rod from the rod ends. luckily, the fuxed nut seems to have been the right hand and thus commonly available nut.
 
Thanks for all the reassurance, I feel a lot better with everyone's comments✌️ it does seem to be totally fine how I've put it back in for now, but I'll replace it anyhow even if it's merely to restore the full adjustment range for the shifter.
 
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