Re: Fairing Screw Removal
Sounds like you may have to drill it out. Just go careful as the drill will try to wander into the pastic.
Re: Fairing Screw Removal
Post a photo of the conjoined bits of fairing that you removed - I can't recall whether that model has a "bellypan" section or whether the two large side panels go right beneath. Whilst it's off, soak the back of the threads with WD40 - can you get a dremel head onto it to cut a slot in so you can use a straight screwdriver on it?
Re: Fairing Screw Removal
Had a similar problem with a crash mushroom. Had to drill and counter screw it.
Re: Fairing Screw Removal
Fairing screws and bolts for Japanese bikes are made from a soft metal called cheesium.
If they are an allen key type then drilling should be easier, if they are a hex head then you want a centre punch so you can make a little dent for the drill bit to fit in.
I've just been taught this stuff from an old engineer after going through the same a few times. he said you want to drill as slowly as you can, to fast and the drill won't cut in as it should and the it will just heat up and if it heats up the bolt that area will harden and be harder to drill out.
Re: Fairing Screw Removal
Use a left-handed drill bit if you have one?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Dormer-HSS...#ht_500wt_1156
A normal drill bit will just wind the bolt in tighter as you try to drill it out, this will hopefully loosen it off a tad. ;)
(Remember to switch your drill to anti-clockwise rotation...)
Re: Fairing Screw Removal
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Originally Posted by 470four
Use a left-handed drill bit if you have one?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Dormer-HSS...#ht_500wt_1156
A normal drill bit will just wind the bolt in tighter as you try to drill it out, this will hopefully loosen it off a tad. ;)
(Remember to switch your drill to anti-clockwise rotation...)
As if I'm gonna fall for that one...
Is that anything like the Left Handed Screwdriver
Oh it really does exist...
Re: Fairing Screw Removal
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Originally Posted by Squashed_Fly
[quote author=470four link=1301035842/5#5 date=1302003184]Use a left-handed drill bit if you have one?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Dormer-HSS...#ht_500wt_1156
A normal drill bit will just wind the bolt in tighter as you try to drill it out, this will hopefully loosen it off a tad. ;)
(Remember to switch your drill to anti-clockwise rotation...)
As if I'm gonna fall for that one...
Is that anything like the Left Handed Screwdriver
Oh it really does exist...[/quote]
*SLAP* :D
Get a photo up on here so we can see where the problem bolt is, will be easier to tell you how to fix it? ;)
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THATS a good photo! Hell, I can even see the ants on the ground... Is that a 0.3 mp camera or a 0.31?
Stop downloading porn, get outside & get a better photo of the orifice where the bolt is rather than enlarging a photo of your bike on a distant hillside. ;)