took off all torx screws on the primary cover (2008 Fatboy) with no issue except 1. The screw is now stripped. Any recommendations on removal?


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small chisel and hammer. chisel slot in head of screw then aim chisel counterclockwise and pop it a few good ones.

 

Had that happen to me a couple years ago. All came out but one. I drilled the head off and with the cover off, I just used vice grips to grab it and it unscrewed easily.


For anyone else.........primary covers use T27 bolts. T25 fits but it's too small and will strip them out. Most Torx bits don't come with a T27. Sears has them. Buy one, you'll be glad you did!

 

And then go down to Ace Hdw and pick up some 1/4x 20 3/4 inch stainless allen heads....

 

If all else fails ... use a dremel tool with a small cutting wheel.. careful not to damage your cover..I cut the head off and used pliers to get the rest of the screw to back out

 

Drill off the head its easy.

 

I was thinking just drill the head off and remove the stem with a pair of needle nose vice grips. Looks like that is the way to go. I may give it a show with a chisel if I can find one in the garage.

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I used 1/4 20 chrome allen head screws from ace looks good and easy in and out

 

got a cheap bit that you can afford to lose? put a little dollop of jb weld kwik in the stripped hole then push the bit into it without moving it for a minute or so then walk away for a coffee and by the tiem your finish your coffee the jb weld will have set up turn screw out with screwdriver handle or 1/2 drive ratchet and bit adpater throw screw and bit away and replace with new one

 

Drilled the head off. Took the screw stem right out. Thanks guys.

Going to replace these screws with stainless / chrome allen head type. Need something a bit better.

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