Primary Case Problems
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Cruiser
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From: Carlisle, Ontario
Primary Case Problems
Guys, I stripped a screw head when trying to remove the primary case cover to change the oil. It's seized pretty well and those d%$^#$% Torx head screws sure didn't offer a lot of grip. I will try to use a screw extractor to remove it but if I can't I'm wondering what's involved to remove the whole left side engine case. All I see are a few allen screws and will likely have to remove the shifter and floor board. Is there anything else I should know about before I start pulling off the cover??
Has anyone else had this issue?
Thanks......
Has anyone else had this issue?
Thanks......
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From: Knoxville, TN
Guys, I stripped a screw head when trying to remove the primary case cover to change the oil. It's seized pretty well and those d%$^#$% Torx head screws sure didn't offer a lot of grip. I will try to use a screw extractor to remove it but if I can't I'm wondering what's involved to remove the whole left side engine case. All I see are a few allen screws and will likely have to remove the shifter and floor board. Is there anything else I should know about before I start pulling off the cover??
Has anyone else had this issue?
Thanks......
Has anyone else had this issue?
Thanks......
Mosttttttt of the time, the screw will come out.
Use new screws when you put the cover back on.
Cruiser
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From: Mooresville (Race City), NC
You can file a slot into the stripped bolt and remove it with a big screw driver most cases. I've done it several times.
*Suggestion.... Don't chintz on the quality of the torx sockets you use, buy a Snap-On or Mac socket for these bad boys. It's usually the wear in the socket that causes them to strip out. Also, the bolts only like .90 cents each at the H-D shop and not cost prohibitive t replace each time.
*Suggestion.... Don't chintz on the quality of the torx sockets you use, buy a Snap-On or Mac socket for these bad boys. It's usually the wear in the socket that causes them to strip out. Also, the bolts only like .90 cents each at the H-D shop and not cost prohibitive t replace each time.
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If you stripped out the T27 you may be able to gently hammer in a T30 and make it fit snug enough to back the screw out. Others have dremeled a slit in the head to use a screwdriver to back them out. A screw extractor also works. Prior to taking them out from the factory you should use a hand impact to get them removed. Replace with allens if you like when you take them out.
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From: canton ny
Guys, I stripped a screw head when trying to remove the primary case cover to change the oil. It's seized pretty well and those d%$^#$% Torx head screws sure didn't offer a lot of grip. I will try to use a screw extractor to remove it but if I can't I'm wondering what's involved to remove the whole left side engine case. All I see are a few allen screws and will likely have to remove the shifter and floor board. Is there anything else I should know about before I start pulling off the cover??
Has anyone else had this issue?
Thanks......
Has anyone else had this issue?
Thanks......
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From: Knoxville, TN
The cover he's trying to remove is the inspection cover.
Why would he remove the outter cover to change the oil???
And if he's asking about removing the case...he might be better off taking the bike to a shop if he can't get that screw out. Or an even better idea...invest in a Service Manual.
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From: Central Fl
Had a similar problem awhile back. I thought the torx size was #25. One head was really messed up because of this. I drilled it out (carefully) and bought a new set of chrome screws at HD for about $15.00. Being the dumbass that I am I used the # 25 Torx to reinstall the new screws. Still didn't realize they were #27s. It's better to be lucky than smart sometimes. The new screws are fine in spite of me and a new set of Snap-On drivers are on my list. It helps to give the screws a good rap with a hammer when removing them.
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