Anyone have to drill out 6mm bolt from lower forks?

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Jan 16, 2013 | 11:30 AM

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Coastiejosh

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For now I will have to drill it out. I will look at getting some type of impact tool. Thank you guys for your help. I will drill it out after I remove the cap and drain the oil.

Jan 16, 2013 | 11:46 AM

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rg_dave

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I used an air impact.

Jan 16, 2013 | 11:47 AM

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rleggs

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I've found that in most rounding hex slot screws you can go to a sightly larger torx bit and tap it into the hex and it will free it up for easy removal.

Jan 16, 2013 | 03:26 PM

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pit1600

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Hard but by hand. Have to change the screw after...

Jan 16, 2013 | 04:23 PM

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hardheaded

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drill it out

Jan 16, 2013 | 04:30 PM

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Uncle Larry

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http://www.harborfreight.com/impact-...ase-37530.html

Jan 16, 2013 | 04:36 PM

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chamokie

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Use a left hand drill bit, will help to remove stubborn screw

Jan 16, 2013 | 04:46 PM

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run1fsr

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Watchfuliz

Cheap hand impact with long allen 3/8" drive and a hammer before pulling the top cap works everytime for me. I have done 10 sets of forks this way without a problem.

I’m getting ready to start the same project. Did you break everything loose with forks mounted on the bike or with the parts sitting on your bench?