Broken Bolt extraction?

[konichd]

So the soft aluminum bolt that holds the GPR damper mount broke on me and now I have to remove it. Its the bolt that holds down the front of the tank on my 636. Luckily it broke leaving about 3/16" of the threaded shaft exposed.

Whats the best way to back this out? Vise grips? :dunno:

[Devaclis]

use a dremel to carefully cut a notch in it and then extract it with a flat head screw driver.

[rybo]

use a dremel to carefully cut a notch in it and then extract it with a flat head screw driver.

That should work....also just a hacksaw if you don't have the dremel. I would probably just try grabbing it with a pair of pliers first.

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[Devaclis]

That should work....also just a hacksaw if you don't have the dremel. I would probably just try grabbing it with a pair of pliers first.

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That bolt would just unscrew it self out because you are such a nice guy. I don't even know why you own tools :)

[konichd]

Would it be wise to file down the bolt on opposite sides so the pliers could "grab" the flat portion?

[pilot]

Tap it out with an easy out.
http://images.craigslist.org/01021101160201030620071020f25c9254b89957c09a001bd7 .jpg

You won't regret owning this.

[rybo]

That bolt would just unscrew it self out because you are such a nice guy. I don't even know why you own tools :)

Have you seen what I do to motorcycles when I ride them at a racetrack? THAT is why I own tools.

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[salsashark]

Tap it out with an easy out.
http://images.craigslist.org/01021101160201030620071020f25c9254b89957c09a001bd7 .jpg

You won't regret owning this.

+1

They're cheap and one of the best things to keep in a tool box

I bought a small set from Lowe's a couple of years ago for around 15 bucks.

[The_Jackel]

No dont file it down, a bolt the small already is thinking about breaking. I would gently try vice grips first, if it still wont budge try the dremel method and if you have it your best bet would be using a impact driver at that point. All else fails easy outs!

[konichd]

Ya, it might be a little cross-threaded so I'm going the WD-40 vise grip route first :)

[Filo]

Ya, it might be a little cross-threaded so I'm going the WD-40 vise grip route first :)


DON'T DO THIS!!!!

Take a 1/8" drill bit. Drill a hole on one side of where the bolt goes into the frame, then drill another hole on the exact opposite side. It is critical that these two holes are perfectly aligned with the center line of the bolt that holds the tank down, so be careful. Next, get some 0.020 safety wire (although 0.025 will work in a pinch). Make sure the gas tank is 1) attached and 2) full. Safety wire a stick of dynamite to the bike. Light fuse and get away. After the dust clears, the bolt should be clear of the hole. This method has the added benefit of you not having to ride a Kawasaki anymore. Also, you might want to bring the bike out of the garage before you do this, or you may find you no longer have the problem of a messy garage to deal with.

Glad I could help. Post pictures of the procedure so that others can learn from your experiences.

[The_Jackel]

:shocked: rflol

[*KEN*]

Let me know if you need a dremmel.

[Bueller]

Let me know if you need safety wire.:nuke::)

[Nobody]

Or a filmographer.

[pilot]

So David, how did the bolt "turn out"?

[konichd]

I ended up having to drill and re-tap it. The aluminum bolt is too soft to cut or dremel, so I just drilled it out. It actually took me less than a half hour to drill and tap so now its fixed :)

[~Barn~]

Let me know if you need safety wire.

:spit:

[pilot]

I ended up having to drill and re-tap it. The aluminum bolt is too soft to cut or dremel, so I just drilled it out. It actually took me less than a half hour to drill and tap so now its fixed :)Tap and Die=fast and easy. Glad it turned out OK.

[Shortcake]

So the soft aluminum bolt that holds the GPR damper mount broke on me and now I have to remove it. Its the bolt that holds down the front of the tank on my 636. Luckily it broke leaving about 3/16" of the threaded shaft exposed.

Whats the best way to back this out? Vise grips? :dunno:

Funny...??? this is the first I've heard of you breaking my bike :shocked::scream1:. Tell me she's all better now.

[konichd]

I broke a bolt

YOU broke the whole fuckin' bike

I think we're good :) Its fixed anyway, probably so you can break it again

[rybo]

Powdercoating will be ready tomorrow! Then the stormtrooper bike will be complete!

[Devaclis]

Man it is gonna look soooo sweet :)

BTW: Would don't they used hardened bolts for those damper mounts? I don't think I would want something made from bolt butter holding on my parts.

[Sortarican]

Powdercoating will be ready tomorrow! Then the stormtrooper bike will be complete!

Whatcha powder coating?
I thought it was done and going to be on display tonight at BWW.


Regarding bolt extraction: another great tool to have is a stud extractor.
5962

[Devaclis]

^^ I got pulled out with one of those.

[konichd]

Man it is gonna look soooo sweet :)

BTW: Would don't they used hardened bolts for those damper mounts? I don't think I would want something made from bolt butter holding on my parts.

The frame is aluminum, you don't want to mix aluminum and metal due to the fact there is a reaction causing them to "bond" basically dissimilar metals dont' get along. Hence why all the bolts in your frame are aluminum. :)

[Devaclis]

you don't want to mix aluminum and metal

Did not know that aluminum and metal should not be used together. My aluminum is made from clay so I should be safe.

[Bueller]

Antisieze compound.

[konichd]

Whatcha powder coating?
I thought it was done and going to be on display tonight at BWW.


Regarding bolt extraction: another great tool to have is a stud extractor.
5962

Scott's hooking up the passenger pegs :) It will be at BWW's tonight

[Sortarican]

^^ I got pulled out with one of those.

Don't you mean one of these?
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[motorcycleman]

The frame is aluminum, you don't want to mix aluminum and metal due to the fact there is a reaction causing them to "bond" basically dissimilar metals dont' get along. Hence why all the bolts in your frame are aluminum. :)

its pronounced ALU-minium, according to that show TOP GEAR on the BBC