bdruggan10r Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I am tired of getting into a project and getting a damn bolt that wont budge. It eventually rounds out you can't move on any further. Is this a Kawi thing or do all the brands do this? I was preping my bike for the new exhaust which is due to arrive tomorow. I was tearing the bike down and got to the last part to get the exhuast off when low and behold, stuck bolt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 get a torch and heat that cow up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Buy a Duc and wait for them to fall out. haha!heat it up or get and impact or an impact driver if it isnt to far stripped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOW Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 hit it w/penetrating oil. When you put it back together use anti-seize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 This shit happens on everything. Don't give these Kawi haters an excuse to flame. Shit. Too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdruggan10r Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Don't get me wrong, I love my ZX10R, but I hate that part of maintance on the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 just thorw the bike in the trash and start over with a trumpie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-13 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Craftsman makes an amazing stripped bolt removing tool. It's similar to how a normal socket works, but it's cut differently so that when you turn it, it cuts into the head of the bolt and grabs it. I work on cars a lot and stripped bolts is a very common occurrence. You can buy different kits that will cover various sizes of bolts, it comes with a chart so that you know which one to use for which bolt size. I think I spent about $20.00 on mine and it covers 3/8 to 3/4. It is well worth the money and have saved me time and money countless times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Craftsman makes an amazing stripped bolt removing tool. It's similar to how a normal socket works, but it's cut differently so that when you turn it, it cuts into the head of the bolt and grabs it. I work on cars a lot and stripped bolts is a very common occurrence. You can buy different kits that will cover various sizes of bolts, it comes with a chart so that you know which one to use for which bolt size. I think I spent about $20.00 on mine and it covers 3/8 to 3/4. It is well worth the money and have saved me time and money countless times. nice! do they have metric also?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdruggan10r Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Well this bolt is not stripped yet. The factory uses lock-tite. I've tried over tightening to break it loose, pb's break free. I'll get it, just don't want to strip it. I actually used that "Grab-it" tool that is on t.v. on another bolt that stripped. Got it at Wallgreens for 19.99. Worked better than Craftsman's set which I bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmo Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 :thefinger: to all the kawi haters.......see the 2009 600 shootout..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat0403 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 yeah the hondas won both... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-13 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 nice! do they have metric also??It covers metric and standard. For example, the #3 die can be used for 11mm and 7/16. The kit I have covers most of the common sizes, but you can buy bigger kits that cover more, or smaller more specific ones. I bought mine last year sometime, so I would assume they still have them out on the shelves and there shouldn't be a problem finding them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-13 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Well this bolt is not stripped yet. The factory uses lock-tite. I've tried over tightening to break it loose, pb's break free. I'll get it, just don't want to strip it. I actually used that "Grab-it" tool that is on t.v. on another bolt that stripped. Got it at Wallgreens for 19.99. Worked better than Craftsman's set which I bought.I'll have to check that out. What's it called? Lock-tite is pretty much just a bitch to work with. I don't think there's any advice out there for that. The one thing I can suggest is using a 12 point socket to reduce the risk of stripping it. Other than that, I've got nothing except for.. good luck, and screw the Kawi haters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmo Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/2009-supersport-shootout-87967.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 :thefinger: to all the kawi haters.......see the 2009 600 shootout.....like this????http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdfnuhWB_RAhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9difKTogRo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/2009-supersport-shootout-87967.htmlcrazy that a site heavly sponsored but kawi would pick that bike?? and its a good thing they didnt allow the 675 there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOW Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Well this bolt is not stripped yet. The factory uses lock-tite.use a pocket torch to heat it and release the locktite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 The one thing I can suggest is using a 12 point socket to reduce the risk of stripping it. A 12 point is more likely to strip because it covers less surface area of the head of the bolt. A 6 point is less likely to strip. Thats why impact sockets are 6 point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC51 John Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Use a 6 point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomato_racing Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 If all else fails you could try to use a small sledge and tap on the size smaller socket. One other thing I might suggest, and has worked for me in the past with rotor bolts and stuff, is to put some kind of a grit compound in the socket. Specifically I had a jar of valve grinding compound that I used a while back and got more use out of it this way then I ever did when I rebuild my head. lolGood luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 he isn't dealing with a stripped bolt...it just won't break loose and he doesn't want to end up stripping it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 The best tool I have against rounding off bolt heads, happens to be expensive. Mac tools has what they call Mac Edge technology. I have a couple sets of them (I work on cars for a living, so I need good sockets anyway.) They have "grooves" in 3 of the sides of the socket, and that little bit will (according to them) take out a bolt that is up to 70% rounded of. They do work well! I also have a set of ratcheting wrenches that have this, and they're awesome, too!Snap-on claims that their sockets grab the sides of the bolt head instead of just at the points, making it less likely to round off bolt heads.Just $0.02 from a professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC51 John Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Just be careful not to break that fucker off.Been there done that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Those are the most fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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