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04-01-07, 11:42 AM

i cant undo the screw holding by bar ends on

as the idiot who put them on must have used a torque wrench (it wasnt me) any hints?

04-01-07, 11:49 AM

Use plenty of penetrating oil between the bolt and the bar end if its seized there. Stuff called 'Plus Gas' used to be very good as is 3in1 in a small tin. Leave it overnight then reapply in the morning. Have another go at removing the bolt tomorrow afternoon.

If its seized inside the bar it might be worth trying an impact driver of its really stuck with the correct bit. Read the instructions before using though or you could end up tightening it more.

Good luck.

Scoobs · 04-01-07, 11:51 AM

Try giving it a sharp tap with a hammer. I can't remember if it is a philips head bolt or a allen key bolt. Stick the screw driver or allen key in the hole and give it a sharp whack as if you are trying to hammer the bar end into the handle bar.

Scoobs · 04-01-07, 11:52 AM

Or use Beenz's advice.

04-01-07, 11:53 AM

waiting for a freind to finihsh work as i think he has an impact driver

when you say penetrating oil is WD40 ok?

its a phillips.............. at the mo trying not to round it

i think an allen key would be better so you could get some leverage on it

Scoobs · 04-01-07, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hovi5

when you say penetrating oil is WD40 ok?

Better than nothing, but a proper penetrating oil like plus gas is better.

edit: apparently WD40 is a penetrating oil see here

04-01-07, 11:58 AM

of to DIY shop

what about a little heat from a blow torch?

04-01-07, 12:09 PM

mr DIY has never heard of plus gas

04-01-07, 12:27 PM

done

thjanx for the tips................which all helped,but i think that twisting the bar ends with mole grips freed somthing?

although the screw heads are screwad

ill be back in 10 mins with my next prob

04-01-07, 12:38 PM

PlusGas isn't really a DIY shop sort of thing - your local motor factors may be able to help.

04-01-07, 11:42 AM	#1
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	tight screw i cant undo the screw holding by bar ends on as the idiot who put them on must have used a torque wrench (it wasnt me) any hints?

04-01-07, 11:51 AM	#3
Scoobs Vipers Pillion Bitch Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Waterlooville Posts: 3,933	Try giving it a sharp tap with a hammer. I can't remember if it is a philips head bolt or a allen key bolt. Stick the screw driver or allen key in the hole and give it a sharp whack as if you are trying to hammer the bar end into the handle bar. __________________ I look good, I mean really good! Hey everyone come and see how good I look!

04-01-07, 11:52 AM	#4
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04-01-07, 11:49 AM	#2
Beenz Guest Posts: n/a	Use plenty of penetrating oil between the bolt and the bar end if its seized there. Stuff called 'Plus Gas' used to be very good as is 3in1 in a small tin. Leave it overnight then reapply in the morning. Have another go at removing the bolt tomorrow afternoon. If its seized inside the bar it might be worth trying an impact driver of its really stuck with the correct bit. Read the instructions before using though or you could end up tightening it more. Good luck.

04-01-07, 11:53 AM	#5
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	waiting for a freind to finihsh work as i think he has an impact driver when you say penetrating oil is WD40 ok? its a phillips.............. at the mo trying not to round it i think an allen key would be better so you could get some leverage on it

04-01-07, 11:58 AM	#7
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	of to DIY shop what about a little heat from a blow torch?

04-01-07, 12:09 PM	#8
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	mr DIY has never heard of plus gas

04-01-07, 12:27 PM	#9
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	done thjanx for the tips................which all helped,but i think that twisting the bar ends with mole grips freed somthing? although the screw heads are screwad ill be back in 10 mins with my next prob

04-01-07, 12:38 PM	#10
Dan Guest Posts: n/a	PlusGas isn't really a DIY shop sort of thing - your local motor factors may be able to help.