Changing Bent Forward controls?

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Dec 9, 2014 | 05:15 PM

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Changing Bent Forward controls?

Ok so I am working on a 2011 Street Bob and the forwards are bent. I have the replacements but I need to swap the brake lever to the new forwards. However for the life of me I cannot get the bolt out that runs through the peg and holds the lever on. Am I missing something? I snapped my bit trying to and I dont want to strip the bolt. Ideas?

Dec 9, 2014 | 05:55 PM

wastedranger

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Not missing anything. The bolt should back right out. You said forwards are bent. Where are they bent? Maybe the bolt is bent.

Dec 9, 2014 | 07:09 PM

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They are bent at the elbow. The bolt looks ok but could have a very slight bend. Anyone know the size of that bolt? May as well just replace it.

Dec 9, 2014 | 09:03 PM

skinman13

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ya know, there are more than one kind of HD forwards and many more aftermarket types...a photo of yours would make it easier to understand your problem.

Dec 10, 2014 | 07:29 PM

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Found the issue. It's bent right at the tip of the bolt lol. I'm just going to drill it out and replace the bolt.

Dec 11, 2014 | 05:46 AM

Jason Oates

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You could always try to use an impact hammer with an impact bit. I've used this in the past an option prior to drilling out a stuck bolt since that's sometimes a pain. WD40/PB Blaster the heck out of it and smack it with an impact hammer and good luck!