996 Lower Shock Bolt Seized

jadiles · 02-Jun-2013, 09:29

Hi Guys

Need some advise! I'm trying to remove the rear shock from my 996 and try as I might I cannot remove the lower bolt (steel bolt into alloy insert).

Tried everything heat power bars you name it

Can the head of the bolt be drilled out?

Thanks in advance John

skidlids · 02-Jun-2013, 11:14

Probably rusted into the steel insert on the other end, drilling might be the only option, depending which end you drill from you need to drill out a good 10mm or more

jadiles · 02-Jun-2013, 11:38

Thanks for the advise

Gbyte666 · 02-Jun-2013, 12:25

Had the same on mine last year. Short of me wrecking it I decided it was best to just take it to my local bike shop and get them to do it. Only cost me 1/2 hr labour and they copper greesed it so it wont stick again.

Craig

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02-Jun-2013, 11:14	#2
skidlids MotoGP God Posts: 18,274 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford Mood: Its ONLY a Bike Club Probably rusted into the steel insert on the other end, drilling might be the only option, depending which end you drill from you need to drill out a good 10mm or more Checkout the Desmo Due Paddock on Facebook Reply

02-Jun-2013, 11:38	#3
jadiles Registered Forum User Newbie Bikes: Ducati 996 & Triumph Sprint ST1050 Posts: 6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Wales Mood: Feeling fine! Thanks for the advise Reply