Security Screws
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Security Screws
I bought a set of soft lowers today. On my engine guard, there is a helmet lock, that is affixed with two of those security screws. They are slotted for a flat tip screwdriver, but are machined in such a way that you can only tighten them...you can't loosed them, as the slots on the "counter-clockwise" size of the slot, are ramped.
The helmet lock is in the way of the lowers and has to be removed or at the least, moved. How do I get those screws out??
The helmet lock is in the way of the lowers and has to be removed or at the least, moved. How do I get those screws out??
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RE: Security Screws
Sounds like what you have is a one way screw. If you want to take it out correctly and reuse it or without tearing up the parts around your bike then just pick up a "One-way-un-do-it Screwdriver" from Hudson or McLendon Hardware on Ebay and do it the right way.
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RE: Security Screws
ORIGINAL: choppertime
Sounds like what you have is a one way screw. If you want to take it out correctly and reuse it or without tearing up the parts around your bike then just pick up a "One-way-un-do-it Screwdriver" from Hudson or McLendon Hardware on Ebay and do it the right way.
www.chromethathog.com
Sounds like what you have is a one way screw. If you want to take it out correctly and reuse it or without tearing up the parts around your bike then just pick up a "One-way-un-do-it Screwdriver" from Hudson or McLendon Hardware on Ebay and do it the right way.
www.chromethathog.com
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RE: Security Screws
ORIGINAL: New2Harley...On my engine guard, there is a helmet lock, that is affixed with two of those security screws. They are slotted for a flat tip screwdriver, but are machined in such a way that you can only tighten them...you can't loosed them, as the slots on the "counter-clockwise" side of the slot are ramped...How do I get those screws out??
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RE: Security Screws
I actually have a One-Way-Un-Do-It-Screwdriver that I could sell. $8.88 free shipping in US.
When I bought it I was not aware it was left handed so being right handed I can't use it.
Let me know if you want it.
When I bought it I was not aware it was left handed so being right handed I can't use it.
Let me know if you want it.
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RE: Security Screws
There are actually such things as security removal drivers.
Go to http://www.mcmaster.com/ catalog page 2689
One-Way Screw Removal Tools
One-way screws can be installed with a regular screwdriver but are easily removed only with these tools. Just apply downward pressure and rotate to extract one-way screws. Screws installed with power tools must be drilled out. Blades are steel; handles are plastic.
One-way screw removal tools are for removal only.
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Screw For Screw Blade Blade O'all
Size Head Dia. Dia. Lg. Lg. Each
4, 6, 8 0.183"-0.344" 5/16" 4 1/8" 8 3/8" 7392A52 $17.88
10, 12 0.313"-0.454" 25/64" 4 1/8" 8 3/8" 7392A63 18.63
14 0.414"-0.788" 7/16" 4 1/4" 8 1/2" 7392A64 º 20.25
º Also for 1/4", 5/16", 3/8" screw sizes.
Go to http://www.mcmaster.com/ catalog page 2689
One-Way Screw Removal Tools
One-way screws can be installed with a regular screwdriver but are easily removed only with these tools. Just apply downward pressure and rotate to extract one-way screws. Screws installed with power tools must be drilled out. Blades are steel; handles are plastic.
One-way screw removal tools are for removal only.
For
Screw For Screw Blade Blade O'all
Size Head Dia. Dia. Lg. Lg. Each
4, 6, 8 0.183"-0.344" 5/16" 4 1/8" 8 3/8" 7392A52 $17.88
10, 12 0.313"-0.454" 25/64" 4 1/8" 8 3/8" 7392A63 18.63
14 0.414"-0.788" 7/16" 4 1/4" 8 1/2" 7392A64 º 20.25
º Also for 1/4", 5/16", 3/8" screw sizes.
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RE: Security Screws
when I installed my lock, I left enough of the lower screw end exposed to use a small vice-grip to start removal. Once loose, I could finger screw it. Don't let my OL know.