How boned am I?

Daakuryu · February 21st, 2015, 04:03 PM

Was trying remove the front cowl of my 250 so I can get at the headlight assembly since I am going to be putting in a BK Moto HID kit.

Found the one screw that was tightened by the hand of Thor.

How boned am I?

Snake · February 21st, 2015, 04:10 PM

You need to go to the hardware or home improvement store and buy screw extracting kit. iIt contains a set of bits that "bite" into the stripped screw head as you turn it.

Sirref · February 21st, 2015, 04:12 PM

take the allen wrench
put the allen wrench in the bolt, put some silicone sealant on it to get more grip. Let it harden and then apply some wd-40 or other lubricant to the inside of the bolt to help loosen it up. Try to remove it then.

If that doesn't work find a drill, drill into it and use a vise grip to unscrew it.

Regardless of the option you go with, replace the damn thing when you're done

iamjacob · February 21st, 2015, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

take the allen wrench
put the allen wrench in the bolt, put some silicone sealant on it to get more grip.

I've heard super glue can work like that as well.

Sirref · February 21st, 2015, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by iamjacob

I've heard super glue can work like that as well.

I like the silicone more though, easier to remove when you're done. The downside is it can tear easily if you don't let it sit long enough

Daakuryu · February 21st, 2015, 08:19 PM

Snake's answer got my noodle going and I got it off using a Torx screwdriver WOO!

Sidenote it also comes off easier if you turn it in the right direction

Sirref · February 21st, 2015, 08:43 PM

^That would explain how you destroyed it in the first place

Ghostt · February 21st, 2015, 08:56 PM

Take dremmel with cutting wheel, make a slot for a flat head screwdriver.

lefty loosey, righty tighty you might want to write that down somewhere. J/K

And don't let this guy near your bike AGAIN!!!!

Daakuryu · February 21st, 2015, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostt

lefty loosey, righty tighty you might want to write that down somewhere. J/K

Yeah I definitely should, I don't understand what happened I mean I took out all the other screws with no issues over the past 2 days. But that last one I
completely ****ed up on.

I wonder if my mechanic would be annoyed if I gave him the bike like this.

Ghostt · February 21st, 2015, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daakuryu

Yeah I definitely should, I don't understand what happened I mean I took out all the other screws with no issues over the past 2 days. But that last one I
completely ****ed up on.

I wonder if my mechanic would be annoyed if I gave him the bike like this.

Just pack up the rest in boxes

Or I'll give you $200 USD for it, I like projects
Meet Lazarus, and Serenity

Daakuryu · February 22nd, 2015, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostt

Just pack up the rest in boxes

Or I'll give you $200 USD for it, I like projects
Meet Lazarus, and Serenity

Yeah, not gonna happen, only reason she's like that right now is that I've ordered a bunch of toys for her, putting in some HID's and a koso gauge. trying to save a bit of money by putting those in myself, I'll let the mechanic handle the dirty jobs though.

Ghostt · February 22nd, 2015, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Daakuryu

Yeah, not gonna happen, only reason she's like that right now is that I've ordered a bunch of toys for her, putting in some HID's and a koso gauge. trying to save a bit of money by putting those in myself, I'll let the mechanic handle the dirty jobs though.

I hear ya, but you should reconsider my offer, that $200.00 USD, that's like a few million in CAD... RIGHT?

February 21st, 2015, 04:03 PM	#1
Daakuryu ninjette.org member Name: Jean Location: Toronto Ontario Eh! Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): Red 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 57	How boned am I? Was trying remove the front cowl of my 250 so I can get at the headlight assembly since I am going to be putting in a BK Moto HID kit. Found the one screw that was tightened by the hand of Thor. How boned am I?

February 21st, 2015, 04:12 PM	#3
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	take the allen wrench put the allen wrench in the bolt, put some silicone sealant on it to get more grip. Let it harden and then apply some wd-40 or other lubricant to the inside of the bolt to help loosen it up. Try to remove it then. If that doesn't work find a drill, drill into it and use a vise grip to unscrew it. Regardless of the option you go with, replace the damn thing when you're done __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

February 21st, 2015, 08:43 PM	#7
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	^That would explain how you destroyed it in the first place __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

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Daakuryu ninjette.org member Name: Jean Location: Toronto Ontario Eh! Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): Red 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 57	Snake's answer got my noodle going and I got it off using a Torx screwdriver WOO! Sidenote it also comes off easier if you turn it in the right direction