I torqued a bolt 1/8th turn after it snugged (~12 ft/lbs) and the damn thing broke. It is on the front sprocket cover so I am able to take it off and see both ends of the bolt. Thankfully it is not stuck inside my bike, but I'm not sure how to get it out...
Ideas?
pics ???
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A bolt extractor may work (it's a reverse thread drill bit with a portion to tension against it). I have a set if you want to borrow and try it, but I'm south of you pretty good.
1996 BMW R1100GS
2002 Ducati Monster 750i.e.
+1, they work wonders...Originally Posted by fasterlaster
+2... If you dont go that route you can always just drill it out but if you have never done that its a little tricky.
Good to know someone out there is taking the extra steps to make sure their sprocket cover is in place to spec
The bolt keeps my speed reader on so it would be nice to have that working proper like.Fasterlaster are you going to the CSC BBQ?
Or you can pick up a set of left hand drill bits or extractor bits at Home Depot and have a set in case you need then again.
mcgukins has both a left hand drill bit and bolt extractor. Had to pick them up there a few weeks back. alteratively if the bolt is through the other side a bit you can try to latch on some vice grips and either back it out or turn it the rest of the way through.
Easy out works the best. you drill a small pilot hole and then using the reverse bit (bigger threading) it loosens up the bolt bites and pulls it out
Sure sounds like you could just grab it with Vice-Grips...or is it flush on both sides?
If even a little is sticking out you could grind a slot in the end and use a flat head screwdriver.
Georgieboy: I'll bring my cordless, bits, easy outs, etc to the BBQ.
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First of all you're riding a Kawi, may I suggest a Honda or Yaha???
"When you on the track, you have to be enjoying the moment, you have to be flowing, "Be water, My Friend". You try to be the fastest, and it seems a little beet estupid, 20 riders making the same way, lap by lap, but this simple thing: is very complicated." #99
Nah, it's just a broken bolt. There's no need to go back to training wheels just because a bolt snapped.First of all you're riding a Kawi, may I suggest a Honda or Yaha??
Unfortunately no ;( I'm working. Sounds like Zach has you setup, but just let me know if it doesn't work out and we can figure out something.The bolt keeps my speed reader on so it would be nice to have that working proper like.
1996 BMW R1100GS
2002 Ducati Monster 750i.e.
dood...quit working out so much...
I would vise grip it.
Sounds good. I'll have to milk-crate it out there on my bike. But if that doesn't work I'll just take the cover off and bring it in ze cage. Will be there around noon or so...
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