| Author | Message | ||
     Ajgerdes |
I have a little problem, i was going to adjust my primary chain but couldn't get one of the bolts loose on the inspection cover. I ended up breaking off my allen wrench inside there but was able to get that out. How am i supposed to get that bolt out? Thanks | ||
| Jmkybf |
I think they come locktighted from the factory. You should be able to get it out with an allen socket instead of an allen key. You could always use a penetrating lubricant such as PB Blaster or apply some heat, but I don't know what the heat would do to the factory engine finish. | ||
| Ajgerdes |
i used an allen socket, it was tight enough that it twisted it off. | ||
| Jmkybf |
What brand of allen socket did you use? I have had Walmart's Stanley brand break on me when I was trying to remove the front rotor, but then I went and got a Craftsman, and it didn't break. | ||
| Ajgerdes |
used a craftsman socket. will go get it replaced and try again i guess. | ||
| Jmkybf |
Wow, that's impressive. I would soak it in PB Blaster for a couple of hours or over night before trying again. | ||
| Ajgerdes |
either that or i will get my mini torch and try to heat it up enough to get it free. | ||
| Dfbutler |
Buy some replacement screws since I had the same problem and the screws had to be drilled out. | ||
| Ajgerdes |
  im hoping i can get it out w/o drilling them. Will get some new ones just in case. | ||
| Buell_bert |
You can always try putting the wrench in and whack the end with a hammer and it may jar it loose. Just hold it tight and perpendicular. Or I have sockets with breaker bars. I am sure you will get it loose. I have not used Locktite on mine and have not lost one yet. But Hey it is your machine. | ||
| Hippyjoe |
You should get good tools, not from walmart. Bondhus is a good brand for hex-key wrenches... make sure whatever brand you get is made in the US or at least Germany, certainly not Asian. You can tap in a metric allen wrench with a hammer for a snug fit, 4mm I believe. Then put a box-end wrench on the end of the allen wrench for torque, put on a pair of leather gloves and bend that allen wrench until it pops the screw loose... or breaks it off in the case. Heat might be a good idea to break up the loctite. PB Blaster may or may not work its way in there, worth a try. | ||
| Buellistic |
BUELLers: You do not have to remove the Primary Chain Inspection Cover to adjust the Primary Chain ... Want the "HOW TO INFO", e-mail me so that get your e-mail address and it is yours ... | ||
| Hugie03flhr |
I have always had good luck with an impact driver. Twist and push with one hand and hit it with the hammer. Cracks lose everytime. Home Depot, sears, loews all carry them. | ||
| Hughlysses |
The trick is not to loosen one screw completely before loosening the other. You wind up with all the "springiness" of the O-ring pushing against the one screw, making it extremely hard to loosen. The same applies to the clutch cover. I'd put the first screw back in, snug it down, and then try to loosen the stuck screw. Back each one off a little at the time until they're both loose, then remove. (Message edited by hughlysses on June 26, 2009) | ||
| Skntpig |
+1 on Buellistic method | ||
| Easy_rider |
+1 on Hughlysses. If you take the screws out one at a time (which seems natural) at least one screw gets pinched. |
