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1Back to top Go down   Seized hex bolts Empty Seized hex bolts Sat 31 Aug 2019, 05:59

Davep

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Hi All

So, who knows how to free some seized hex bolts? I need to change the handlebar clamps and the bolts are seized solid,  Mad I haven't rounded them off (yet) but they won't budge, any tips before I get the Dremel out (I did intend to reuse the same bolts).

Also, still looking for a set of standard C bars if anyone has some. (just thought I would ask again).  Very Happy Very Happy

Thanks in advance 

Dave


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                      Suzuki GSX 750 ET 1979 (Needs work)
                      Kawasaki Zephyr 750 1992 (Needs hiding)
    

2Back to top Go down   Seized hex bolts Empty Re: Seized hex bolts Sat 31 Aug 2019, 06:06

Laitch

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Heat followed by penetrant like Liquid Wrench or Kroll, followed by rapping on the bolt head followed by use of these.
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3Back to top Go down   Seized hex bolts Empty Re: Seized hex bolts Sat 31 Aug 2019, 06:20

Davep

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Thanks Laitch

I've just ordered some oil and a set of the Bolt-Grip's, I'll let you know how it goes.

Many thanks

Dave


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Seized hex bolts Eu-log10BMW K100RS 1983 (Main ride)
                      Suzuki GSX 750 ET 1979 (Needs work)
                      Kawasaki Zephyr 750 1992 (Needs hiding)
    

4Back to top Go down   Seized hex bolts Empty Re: Seized hex bolts Sat 31 Aug 2019, 06:22

duck

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The bolts heads are recessed in the handlebar clamps so the Bolt Grips won't work there.

Penetrating oil and then heat the bolts with a small torch.

If you have a factory tool kit then that 6mm Allen with a cheater bar should work on the handlebar clamps.

If you have a good one of the right size, pounding a Torx bit into an Allen headed bolt is a also good way to free up seized Allen bolts.


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5Back to top Go down   Seized hex bolts Empty Re: Seized hex bolts Sat 31 Aug 2019, 09:41

Snod Blatter

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Laitch wrote:followed by rapping on the bolt head
Can't recommend this enough, always hammer it a bit (or a lot) to see if you can break the corrosion. It really works. Also for allen bolts it means the bit is seated properly in the head which can also really make a difference.


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6Back to top Go down   Seized hex bolts Empty Re: Seized hex bolts Sun 01 Sep 2019, 01:49

Poupy

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Snod Blatter wrote:
Laitch wrote:followed by rapping on the bolt head
Can't recommend this enough, always hammer it a bit (or a lot) to see if you can break the corrosion. It really works. Also for allen bolts it means the bit is seated properly in the head which can also really make a difference.
+1 Wink

Very few screws resist an impact hammer, something like that

    

7Back to top Go down   Seized hex bolts Empty Re: Seized hex bolts Sun 06 Oct 2019, 01:46

Davep

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Hi All

Just to post an update.

I spent 4 days giving the bolts a squirt of penetrating oil and a couple of hits with a hammer (I use a large headed bolt upside down to prevent any damage to the hex heads) every time a passed the bike. I also bought a set of hex sockets (rather than Allen keys) as I wanted to make sure the fit was good and there was less of a chance of rounding off.

So, 4 days later I was able to undo them with no effort, I mean really no effort, it was almost as if they were loose. I think the oil helped but I have no doubt that it was the hammer strikes that had the largest impact (no pun intended), the sockets are also worth their weight in gold as you get a much better purchase and can give them a little knock to ensure they are seated all the way in.

I also bought a set of bolt grips but haven't needed them YET.

Thanks for all your help and advice, much appreciated. 

Dave


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Seized hex bolts Eu-log10BMW K100RS 1983 (Main ride)
                      Suzuki GSX 750 ET 1979 (Needs work)
                      Kawasaki Zephyr 750 1992 (Needs hiding)
    

8Back to top Go down   Seized hex bolts Empty Re: Seized hex bolts Sun 06 Oct 2019, 03:51

Woodie

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Can you get heat to the head of the bolt as Duck suggested?  Maybe the combination of heat, penetrating oil and a good rap with a hammer will break it free.


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9Back to top Go down   Seized hex bolts Empty Re: Seized hex bolts Sun 06 Oct 2019, 03:59

Davep

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Hi Woodie

I didn't need to apply any heat, a combination of oil and hammer strikes and they became loose. If you wanted to heat them I couldn't see it being a problem as long as all the cables are out of the way.

Cheers

Dave


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Seized hex bolts Eu-log10BMW K100RS 1983 (Main ride)
                      Suzuki GSX 750 ET 1979 (Needs work)
                      Kawasaki Zephyr 750 1992 (Needs hiding)
    

10Back to top Go down   Seized hex bolts Empty Re: Seized hex bolts Sun 06 Oct 2019, 08:38

Woodie

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Sorry Dave totally asleep at the wheel when I read only the first part of your post this morning (it started in grade school - "Andrew needs to focus more and pay attention in class." - probably on every report card I have received)  Very Happy

I'm glad you got them!


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1985 K100RT  52667
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