Help needed!

revdecal · 07-Apr-2005, 14:06

Right, tried taking the seat unit off again and these Ducati s**t allen key bolts that hold the actual seat have burred off!!

Tried using hex allen keys,standard,wd40 & pliers. Cant gring it off because its recessed.

Any ideas...it's driving me bloody mad now,why cant they just use quality steel rather than this toffee aluminium s**t!

Typically, its the last one to come off too.

Lily · 07-Apr-2005, 14:10

Steve M · 07-Apr-2005, 14:16

drill through the head of the bolt with a drill the same size as the thread of the bolt, just dont put too much pressure on so that you can stop as soon as the head is loose.

fingers crossed

dave w · 07-Apr-2005, 14:28

Sorry to say... But time to get that black&decker out !!

Lily · 07-Apr-2005, 14:30

and there was me feeling guilty for the picture

i reckon they should change the ducati tool kit to contain a drill and zip ties, not much need for anything esle imho

Old Yella · 07-Apr-2005, 14:34

Drill em steady with a good drill.
When the head pops off there should be enoguh thread to grasp with some pliers/grippers to unscrew and the heat and vibration from the drilling will have loosened them a bit too.

revdecal · 07-Apr-2005, 14:37

Cheers guys!

thought that was necessary but you never know unless you ask.
Royally miffs you off that for the money you spend on these lovely machines, that the componenets cant match the same quality!
never mind...time to drill

Lily · 07-Apr-2005, 14:42

you wanna try it if you do it to one of the sheer bolts holding the mirrors on! not the easiest place to get a drill in

revdecal · 07-Apr-2005, 14:45

Quote:

Originally posted by Lily
you wanna try it if you do it to one of the sheer bolts holding the mirrors on! not the easiest place to get a drill in

Bet that was a good day for you Lilly!!

Why do these things always happen when you already having a thoroughly c**p day

Good to have this site to vent some frustration though

antonye · 07-Apr-2005, 14:47

Quote:

Originally posted by Lily
you wanna try it if you do it to one of the sheer bolts holding the mirrors on! not the easiest place to get a drill in

Heh, I had exactly the same problem with those rounding out.

So I thought about it, and came to the conclusion that because they were sheer bolts, if I gave the mirror a gentle tap it should break the bolt and I can pull the mirror off.

So I did.

I ended up with a broken fairing stay instead.

Bolt was fine though.

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07-Apr-2005, 14:10	#2
Lily Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Posts: 4,527 Join Date: Apr 2003 Mood: stiff and tired ... Reply

07-Apr-2005, 14:16	#3
Steve M Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,926 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: north staffs Mood: Sans moto drill through the head of the bolt with a drill the same size as the thread of the bolt, just dont put too much pressure on so that you can stop as soon as the head is loose. fingers crossed Reply

07-Apr-2005, 14:28	#4
dave w Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,584 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Poole Mood: My K5 Rocks !!!! Sorry to say... But time to get that black&decker out !! Reply

07-Apr-2005, 14:30	#5
Lily Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Posts: 4,527 Join Date: Apr 2003 Mood: stiff and tired and there was me feeling guilty for the picture i reckon they should change the ducati tool kit to contain a drill and zip ties, not much need for anything esle imho Reply

07-Apr-2005, 14:37	#7
revdecal Registered Forum User GTL Posts: 406 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Braintree Mood: Busy, Busy...Busy! Cheers guys! thought that was necessary but you never know unless you ask. Royally miffs you off that for the money you spend on these lovely machines, that the componenets cant match the same quality! never mind...time to drill Reply

07-Apr-2005, 14:42	#8
Lily Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Posts: 4,527 Join Date: Apr 2003 Mood: stiff and tired you wanna try it if you do it to one of the sheer bolts holding the mirrors on! not the easiest place to get a drill in Reply