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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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Default Holy $#!t! Rocker C t-45 seat bolt removal
Wow- did those buggers at the factory weld those t-45 bolts to the frame? I'm trying to remove the t-45 bolt on the chrome part of the seat and can't budge them! I'm a big strong dude, too... tried all four, any hints?
 
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 11:41 AM
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I had a bolt snap in there when I was installing my Danny Gray seat, be carefull with them they strip easily.

Try using a breaker bar to see if it gives you more leverage.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 11:46 AM
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That's probably my first problem... I'm use in a screwdriver-like tool for the bolt, and probably should be using a socket set?
 
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 11:49 AM
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Correct go with a T-45 socket and a breaker bar, that's how I originally got the off when I went with the FXCW seat.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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Thanks, bro. And sorry to hear you snapped your bolt. That sounds like a rough deal.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 12:00 PM
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They probably used a thread sealant like loctite. Use a pencil type soldering iron to heat the bolt first.
 
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I have gone through the same process (including snapped bolt). Ended up visiting my dealer who used a tool together with a warm air gun. He told me the warm air gun did it. Never tried it myself.
 
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had to use a breaker bar with mine also
 
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Greetings,

Like the others have stated, I used a blow dryer to heat it up some, then the T-45 and went very, very slow. Take your time as broken bolts suck!
 
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