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Trick to remove chrome cylinder bolts on 750 ?
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 10:22 pm
by pearljam724
Actually they are nuts. Mine, like so many others are rusted badly. I would like to replace them or polish the ones I have. I warmed the motor and gave a few intermediate tugs on a wrench and they won't budge. I don't want to deal with the nightmare of breaking one, being I have no reason to open the motor anytime soon. But, for only having 22 pounds of tourque. I felt I should have been able to crack one or two that I tried. I didn't bother soaking the washers or heads. Thinking that is not where the problem lies. Is there a better technique or trick to accomplish this to reduce the risk of breaking the actual cylinder bolt ? Or any other suggestions ? Has anyone ever seen caps made to these sizes ?
Re: Trick to remove chrome cylinder bolts on 750 ?
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 8:42 am
by Coyote
Dillon's has the nuts. It's a heavy hit though at $11.13 each. That's nearly $125 for a set of 11. As far as removal, I would apply heat to the nut with a propane torch. Stay on it a while to get it hot. Should break loose unless the nut and the stud have become one. Tug a little harder.
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Re: Trick to remove chrome cylinder bolts on 750 ?
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 3:00 pm
by Suzsmokeyallan
Its better to buy stainless from board member Mark Read, his are about the same cost as OEM but are far superior items and he supplies the washers in s/s as well.