Snapped retainer bolt..???

[Ost85vmax]

SO i tore apart my clutch to inspect but more so to add another spring. Even after reading and knowing not to tighten the 6 bolts holding the spring retainer in place, well I busted one off. Damn those are soft bolts! My question is should I be overly concerned about having that 6th bolt in there? I drove it today and everything seems perfect. I plan on getting the bolt out because, well because I want it to be right but should I be concerned and not drive it until this is fixed? Also why not use a higher grade bolt? Any comments will appreciated.

Thanks

 

[one2dmax]

Most of the time after they break off you can still use your fingertip and spin them right out.

 

[Ost85vmax]

Hmmm... Have you ever work on one of these bikes?? Lol!! Thanks man! Saved me from getting out the not-so-easy outs. A nicely sharpened screw driver got in there and yep it just twisted right out. Why are these bolts so weak?? My daughter could have snapped that bolt off.

 

[one2dmax]

Not sure but they are butter bolts!

 

[bazwell]

Yep, been there too!
Just nip them up and then about 1 degree further. They snap when they are brand new.
The clutch spring acts like a massive spring washer. :biglaugh:

 

[Ost85vmax]

Yes I couldn't believe it when that bolt snapped! My daughter was actually hanging out with me as I worked on it and asked, " Dad are you telling me that you can't even get a new one at the store".. Well I looked at the other engine sitting on the floor and smiled " no sweety unfortunately daddy has another 6 spares in the other engine!" don't really even know how to convey how soft these bolts are!