Took the hypercharger of off my new to me 95 Springer to get carb off to fix leak. Encountered breather bolts I have never seen before. Question is best way to get these out so I can get the air cleaner backing plate off.

 

Big straight blade screwdriver. Make sure it fits and may want one with a hex just before handle for turning leverage. Some's Tin Man's idea of a bygone era.. Harley's use to use screws all over the motor.

 

I had a tough time getting those out as well. I ended up using an old fender shim in a pair of vise grips to break them loose.

 

Piece of strap steel (grind as needed) and a crescent wrench.

 

Thanks guys. That is what I figured. Appreciate the help and ideas.

 

On a side note: I just finished removing my Screamin' Eagle air cleaner assembly and replaced with the Ness Big Sucker Stage 1. Super clean install. Ness eliminated a lot of the extra 'stuff' The MoCo seems to engineer into things. $135 (chrome) shipped from J&P Cycles. You can re-use your stock 8" air cleaner cover.

 

It you can get one of these.

https://m.grainger.com/product/1FW95...170417170248:s

1/2" drive straight blade screw driver....

 

Another time for a simple impact driver. If you work on old stuff they are priceless.

 

^^^^
Yeah that!

 

I ditched my hyper charger for a ness big sucker as well.