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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 06:58 AM
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Hi guys. I'm trying to change my timer cover to one with the Harley flames...the key catches to the right but not left. Is it stripped and how can I fix it? Thank you
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 07:26 AM
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EZ out, tap in a larger bit, or drill it
 
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^^^Drill it & tap it one size larger^^^
 
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 08:17 AM
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Forgive me....drill it with what bit...the one size larger?
 
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Hold on...do you mean the "torx head" is stripped so you can't get the bit to turn it/back the bolt off?
 
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The bolt itself...
 

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OK...then it's "tap & die" time...here's a good reference to watch.

 
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Oh thank you Iceman! I get it now
 
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Before you go tapping and drilling anything are you certain you're using the right size torx wrench? My two bikes use a T15.
 



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