Removing Breather Bolts
07-09-2008, 04:10 PM
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Removing Breather Bolts
Have an 04 1200 Custom. I have been unsuccessful in removing the hollow breather bolts. Is a special tool required to remove them? [sm=confused06.gif]
07-09-2008, 04:26 PM
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RE: Removing Breather Bolts
I'm not quite sure what you are referring to because the 'Rocker Cover' breather bolts simply unscrew with a socket or an open end/box end wrench.
07-09-2008, 04:37 PM
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RE: Removing Breather Bolts
They are loc-tited in. lefty loosey, and probably a good amount of force
07-09-2008, 04:47 PM
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RE: Removing Breather Bolts
Just be careful, I took mine out a couple of years ago due to leakage and the damn thing broke. Luckily a part of it was still sticking out so I could lock on with some pliers to finish the job. Just don't yank real hard, find a rubber mallet and giv'er a little tap a roo on the ratchet.
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RE: Removing Breather Bolts
Thanks. Seems the tool I am missing is strength.
07-09-2008, 06:46 PM
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RE: Removing Breather Bolts
lol,,yep,,its an allen type bolt,,and if you're having a real tough time someone may have used red instead of blue thread lock.
if you get em off,,use blue when you reinstall,,blue is anti vibration thread lock,,red is semi perm.
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