exhaust flange bolt

[allenmp]

I am trying to tighten my flange bolts up as im trying to find a cause for popping and on an 03 chop my lower rear flange bolt is right against my seat post a socket or wrench wont seat on it anyone else have this issue is there a trick or specific tool
had the gaskets replaced about 100 miles ago and I noticed the front ones loose easy to get to the top one on the back cylinder wasnt bad and trying to get to the bottom one now I hate to go prying the engine forward if thats not how its supposed to be done
thanks

 

[ringo]

you could run it by one your local shops and show them the problem. One of those guy's may have a specific tool or a modified tool for the job. Just make sure you check it out so you can do the same

 

[C00lHandLuke]

Anyway you could post a pic? I have a 2003 chopper and I would like to see.

 

[allenmp]

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pics arent the best but hard to get real good ones tried an open end wrench will try a shorter one this evening maybe I didnt think I should pry on engine dont wanna break anything lol
thanks
mike

 

[Five Five]

Go to the hardware store and purchase allen head bolts... Had that same problem with my pitbull... make sure and pick up a allen wrench socket (long 6")

 

[allenmp]

Five five thanks for the info if I can get those out I will try it
I thought it was a stud in there with nuts on it
I have to say if thats a pic of your ride those might be some of the sweetest pipes I have ever seen dam those are awesome
thanks for all the feedback
Mike

 

[Nukeranger]

Try backing up and zooming it a little when taking pictures. It may be that you are too close and it can't focus unless your camera has a macro mode.

 

[allenmp]

It seems to focus ok just a area trying to get the bolt itself between pipes starter seat post etc