Hex bolt under triple tree
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From: Galt's Gulch - MI
Yea, that 
DJY, those come pretty tight from the factory. Use the appropriate sized allen; sorry, I don't recall the size. Use a short extension and a ratchet; give the ratchet a pop with the palm of your hand and that should break it loose. Don't just try and muscle it off, a quick blow with your hand will break it loose much easier...
DJY, those come pretty tight from the factory. Use the appropriate sized allen; sorry, I don't recall the size. Use a short extension and a ratchet; give the ratchet a pop with the palm of your hand and that should break it loose. Don't just try and muscle it off, a quick blow with your hand will break it loose much easier...
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Turn bars to right lock
Install "closed end" wrench over bolt
Use a dead blow hammer to hit wrench and knock bolt loose
Side note
Work out and eat your weaties..., so next time hammer is not necessary
Ghost
Install "closed end" wrench over bolt
Use a dead blow hammer to hit wrench and knock bolt loose
Side note
Work out and eat your weaties..., so next time hammer is not necessary
Ghost
Last edited by Ghost_13; Nov 12, 2016 at 12:26 PM.
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Yea, that
DJY, those come pretty tight from the factory. Use the appropriate sized allen; sorry, I don't recall the size. Use a short extension and a ratchet; give the ratchet a pop with the palm of your hand and that should break it loose. Don't just try and muscle it off, a quick blow with your hand will break it loose much easier...
DJY, those come pretty tight from the factory. Use the appropriate sized allen; sorry, I don't recall the size. Use a short extension and a ratchet; give the ratchet a pop with the palm of your hand and that should break it loose. Don't just try and muscle it off, a quick blow with your hand will break it loose much easier...
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Or..., use a socket and long breaker bar - then apply steady and ever increasing pressure
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I have to argue your technique, fastest way to strip out an allen socket. Best way to break a stubborn socket head is to apply steady even pressure for a few seconds while holding the tool straight and tight against the bolt. It will resist like it's frozen then suddenly give after a couple seconds . Cannot begin to count the number of rotor bolts I've had un**** for people who went at it your way and rounded them out.......
Thanks for that technique upgrade, Twizted! Sounds like I've been getting lucky all these years with my technique
As of now, I'll follow your advise when it comes to socket heads
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PS I just added the comment about Torx for those who fought and lost that battle also.
Last edited by TwiZted Biker; Nov 12, 2016 at 02:14 PM.
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