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Post by ThomasTPFL on Nov 26, 2017 19:29:58 GMT -5
What is that fastener and how do I remove it?!?  |
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Post by pinkscoot on Nov 26, 2017 20:12:24 GMT -5
If I remember its a torx screw, or should I say that's what I think I got it out with.
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Post by Jwhood on Nov 26, 2017 21:48:51 GMT -5
It's a piece of sh%¥ rounded of tamper proof screw I got mine off with vice grips and then commenced to throw it 100 yards!!!😎
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Post by geoffh on Nov 27, 2017 10:13:46 GMT -5
One method of removing stubborn bolts is to use a punch at 90 to the head to make an indendation in the head and then move the punch to shove the bolt in the right direction,much easier done with the engine out.
geoff
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Post by ThomasTPFL on Nov 27, 2017 11:53:29 GMT -5
It's a piece of sh%¥ rounded of tamper proof screw I got mine off with vice grips and then commenced to throw it 100 yards!!!😎 We have a winner! I'm assuming that's all California emissions nonsense? I got it loose with a hammer and chisel like one would a stripped bolt. I was just paranoid it was some strange rivet thing. What is up with TGB and their tamper proof stuff? This was on a friend's bike. On my bikes I found 5 point internal socket head bolts on one exhaust and 7 point on another. Those will drive you insane until you look close enough to realize it isn't a Torx or Allen head. |
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Post by gsx600racer on Nov 27, 2017 20:25:05 GMT -5
This is probably what your bolt started off as. You tighten the bolt till the head breaks off. Security/tamper free  FYI, the ignition lock uses the same bolts. |
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Post by benji on Nov 27, 2017 22:12:20 GMT -5
Diabolical
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