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Rounded off allen bolt

Discussion in 'Mechanical' started by ebninja, Mar 28, 2012.

  1. megawatt

    megawatt World Superbike +

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    I agree with Dave. Never had any joy with Easy Outs. I once ground a taper on the next size up Allen key bit and hammered it in to a rounded off hole. Is there any thread sticking out the back of those bolts that you can get mole grips on. Like I've already said, get the bike up to my place and I'll get em out for ya?
     
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  2. Yoda

    Yoda Sport Tourer + Site Supporter

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    Or bring it to me on Sat and i will get it out !!!! as allan will get more out that the bolt ....LOL ...sorry mate !
     
  3. megawatt

    megawatt World Superbike +

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    I don,t know what you are trying to say Paul?
     
  4. ro06k5

    ro06k5 Sport Tourer +

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    I had a bolt like that which I ruined, so I drilled the head off with a HUGE drill bit so it came off the bolt thread , and the flippin' bit left in the frame spun out by hand!!!
     
  5. Ducky

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    If the bolt is not corroded, you usually find once the load is taken off the thread it will unscrew by hand, had this a few times. :thumbsup:
     
  6. ebninja

    ebninja Learner

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    Thanks for the ideas guys and for the offer to help. I'm going to drill the head off the bolt today so I can atleast get the bracket off and then get the grips on them. I can't ride the bike until this is sorted as the reason for taking it off is because I have cut away the undertray to fit an aftermarket one, so I have no rear indicators or numberplate attached at the moment.
     
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  7. gixerpaulk5

    gixerpaulk5 Off Roader +

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    Best option in my opinion, as I said earlyer!
     
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  8. Yoda

    Yoda Sport Tourer + Site Supporter

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    'Well done mate glad you goy it off just forget about the number plate a saves on speding fines !
     

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