Patience Needed....sheared bolt head

[Johnny Drummond]

Hey Greenbraes,Glad to hear you got it out, I had similar issues with an exhaust stud on my GS when I bought it,as I was renewing the rings anyway I took off the head and after 3 hours with vise grips and oxy/acetelene torch got the little bugger out- then promptly hit it repeatdly with a 18lb sledehammer,chanting the mantra "that'll teach ya, ya b*****d" over and over until I felt better(about 10 blows did the trick for me).I kept it and before I do any work now it's taken out of it's box and stared at just to remind me to be careful(and always use A2 M8 stainless steel allen screws from INOX on ANY exhaust I replace or work on),Absolut Blue label works for me or maybe Ballentines if you feel rich!!!

 

[Good Times]

then promptly hit it repeatdly with a 18lb sledehammer,chanting the mantra "that'll teach ya, ya b*****d" over and over until I felt better(about 10 blows did the trick for me).I kept it and before I do any work now it's taken out of it's box and stared at

That's some funny stuff! :lol::lol::lol:

This is a man almost pushed over his limit. I usually wind up hurting myself when I do something like that. I probably would have broken an ankle with the sledge hammer or something like that.

 

[D-Mac]

Glad to head you got it done. It's amazing what a little broken fastener can do to your mind.

I always start out carefully, but usually end up with a hammer in one hand, a torch in the other, and screaming at the bike while surrounded by lots of wrenches/saws/lubricants/dremel + drill parts, and beverage cans.

 

[hampshirehog]

As well as cursing and swearing, a hammer, heat and penetrating oil I think a cup of tea usually helps as well.

And a McVities Digestive.

Result.