sticky bolt on forward controls
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sticky bolt on forward controls
hello all, I am having a issue with removing my forward controls for mid controls. The linkage that is connecting my forward controls to the brake the bolt is extremely stuck. I have broken two torque wrenches trying to remove it. Ill post pictures tonight any ideas though on how to remove this bolt??
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You didn't post any pictures so hopefully you got it apart. Sorta confused that you are using a torque wrench - did you mean torx? I would spray they sucker with WD-40 every 20 minutes or so till it comes loose. Good luck!
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Well, since I can't see the pictures, (my workplace blocks photobucket pictures), I'll just point out the fact you should not be using torque wrenches to break bolts loose. You should be using a wratchet or breaker bar.
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I think he meant should NOT use a torque wrench.
I think the OP meant torx, not torque wrench.
Try heating it up with a hair dryer or heat gun. The heat should help get the factory loctite loose. You could also try PB Blaster or some other penetrating oil. Use quality torx bits. I bought these while in the middle of that procedure, iirc.
I think the OP meant torx, not torque wrench.
Try heating it up with a hair dryer or heat gun. The heat should help get the factory loctite loose. You could also try PB Blaster or some other penetrating oil. Use quality torx bits. I bought these while in the middle of that procedure, iirc.
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