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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 08:14 AM
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Default Passenger foot peg bung problem

Ok, here is the deal. I purchased a 2003 Sportster the the previous owner had laid down just enough to bust a rear passenger peg out of. He then apparently tried to drill it out, with no success, drilling into the area between the bung and the bolt. After which, he gave up, and painted over it...lol.

Anyway, my dilemma, does anyone know of an easy way to remove the old bolt so that the rear pegs can be added again, or am I screwed and need to buy a new trailing arm to bring it back to usability?

Any help appreciated.

Thanks

Milton
 
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 08:24 AM
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Default RE: Passenger foot peg bung problem

Should be able to drillout the bolt then if the mount hole threads are screwed just re-tapp the hole and put a new peg on.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 08:34 AM
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First thing I tried to do was drill out old bolt. Drill wouldn't even make a dent in it. So was I not using a strong enough drill bit, or not holding my mouth right, or what? Didn't want to take a chance on damaging the bung further.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 08:48 AM
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Default RE: Passenger foot peg bung problem

Maybe a smaller ,Sharper bit will get it done. Then use a easy out.

Good luck!
 
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