Hello Thanks for the offer Mr_S I think its a safe bet to do any drilling away from the bike and as you said you have more control. Hello Skidlids This is my thinking but and in some respect its always easyer to drill in with a steady hand, as I dont have a bench drill, but what is my worry is damaging the female screw thread (sorry I don't know what its called) in some respect its not so much getting the nut out but what I have left to screw into if you get my point. But thanks for the bit size I was looking at alot larger will be in the garage in the morn for another go. Hello antonye As you say "Hacksaw across the face to make a groove, then use an impact driver to get them off, or a screwdriver bit in a small socket set." Thats what I thought I could do last winter now look at me, As I use the bike in the winter I am still amazed at how quick te metal parts furr up and start to rust. I can not get a hacksaw onto the screw head as its resessed in to the heat sheild. Thanks again. regards TopiToo |