POS hardware that HD uses.......
Tourer
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RE: POS hardware that HD uses.......
Had the same thing happen to 1 of 4 (there's always one, right?) when removing the Torx bolts to put on the detachable sideplate points. Wound up drilling the head enough to use a reverse screw extractor and managed to get it out cleanly, but it was very frustrating and added a good 45 minutes to the job!
Stellar HDF Member
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
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Dealers usually step up from my experience, glad they have again. Next time try a little heat on it, like a soldering iron, once the thread locker warms up problem solved, usually.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Joliet, IL
RE: POS hardware that HD uses.......
Had the same problem when I was removing my rear fender. What I did woth the torx, was take a bit that was a size or two bigger, and pounderd it in with a hammer making new grippings. Came out no problem after that.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Westchester, NY
RE: POS hardware that HD uses.......
Here is what I used to get the exact same bolt out after stripping it too...
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00952162000P
Works perfect...
Mike
NY
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00952162000P
Works perfect...
Mike
NY
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Tourer
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From: Chattanooga, TN
RE: POS hardware that HD uses.......
ORIGINAL: RockyTopRider
glad to hear you have such a good dealer. sounds like you should spread the name....?????
glad to hear you have such a good dealer. sounds like you should spread the name....?????
I took the bike in Thursday morning, and was in and out in less than an hour. The Service Mgr did the work himself. NO CHARGE...but I handed him plenty of cash to buy lunch with.
This isn't the first time this dealership has stepped up and surprised me.
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Tourer
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From: Chattanooga, TN
RE: POS hardware that HD uses.......
ORIGINAL: dog155
should have used an impact driver,Now you know! Anytime you have a piece of hardware that small never force it.HD's hardware is as good as any Co's.
should have used an impact driver,Now you know! Anytime you have a piece of hardware that small never force it.HD's hardware is as good as any Co's.
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From: Windham,Maine
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I too have been wrenching most of my adult life and honestly I have never had a problem with Harley hardware,Or a least no more than anybody elses.Always change all hardware to stainless so it really doesn't matter.Anyway, better luck next time,hang in there.