Need help....
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Road Warrior
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From: Ft Myers FL
Need help....
I need to remove these plugs from the end of the hard bags guard rails...then i need to re-insert them back....has any one ever did it...or has an idea how to do it. I appreciate any help given...i hope they are not soldered on and just press fit.
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
it looks like the end of the pipe is swaged, or closed over the plugs.
you could try a slide hammer- $20
http://www.harborfreight.com/15-piec...-set-5469.html
insert a grade 8 bolt into the threaded portion
then use a slide hammer to pull out.
if just a press fit, no problem
to reapply, freeze the plugs
warm the pipe with a heat gun
then jam the plugs in fast
that might just do it
2a.) jB weld them back in
2b.) expanding plugs like for woodwork, threaded brass which have tangs that'll spread when a bolt is run into them
mike
you could try a slide hammer- $20
http://www.harborfreight.com/15-piec...-set-5469.html
insert a grade 8 bolt into the threaded portion
then use a slide hammer to pull out.
if just a press fit, no problem
to reapply, freeze the plugs
warm the pipe with a heat gun
then jam the plugs in fast
that might just do it
2a.) jB weld them back in
2b.) expanding plugs like for woodwork, threaded brass which have tangs that'll spread when a bolt is run into them
mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Nov 20, 2013 at 10:10 PM.
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Road Warrior
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I got this weird idea and i will post pictures if it works....but i don't want to say or people will just give me grief on this forum......but i will post pictures...promise.
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I would put a bolt in there, and put the bolt in a vise and work it out.
I don't think it would take much leverage to pop it out.
Might also put a nut on the bolt and tighten it down against the tube, that will give some more leverage on the top of the tube.
I don't think it would take much leverage to pop it out.
Might also put a nut on the bolt and tighten it down against the tube, that will give some more leverage on the top of the tube.
Cruiser
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From: Pasco, WA
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They looked to be crimped or swagged in much like valve seats are in cylinder heads. One issue I would not overlook is how brittle the seated area may be due to metal treating or chroming. If you are able to pull the threaded area out it may be very destructive to the crimp area. I would calculate the risk/reward of your secret plan carefully. Good luck!
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Road Warrior
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Thats why a bought a second set of good used guards in case i screw it up....this experiment is costing me $100 bucks....but once i am done i need to re-seat the plugs so i can mount them on the bike...
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Sometimes Those inserts are spot welded in place; look closely for discoloration where ever the plating didn't cover, inside the threaded hole...
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