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    #1

    Removing screws, intake insulators

    Bought some new insulators.
    Got one screw to back out with some tapping on the end of the screwdriver with a hammer, the other one didnt move and started to strip.
    Should've came on here first before attempting, but thought it would've been somewhat easy to do.

    Best way now to avoid screwing them up anymore.
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    #2
    What are you referring to - the intake boots?
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      #3
      The screws on those (and everything else) are very soft.What works best for me is a cold chisel on the head of the screw in a CCW direction. Usually a few hard taps will break it loose. Had to do that on an oil strainer the other day. Don't want to be grinding in the oil pan.... No parts were harmed during this exercise, and I was able to go both ways by myself.
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        #4
        impact driver

        and use a JIS screwdriver, not a Phillips
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          #5
          Treat with WD-40 or any penetrating solution.

          Bang it head on with a big hammer.

          Cut a big slot with your Dremmel and then use a regular tight fitting bit in your impact driver. If you have one screw out you might be able to try moving the whole piece to help loosen it.
          Richard
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            #6
            If you already have one screw out then tap the boot with a hammer counter clockwise to rotate the boot. Once it rotates it usually begins to unscrew the remaining bolt. You can usually use a pair of vise grips with a good bite and rotate the screw. Many times, once the screw begins to turn, it will easily unscrew with a screw driver or simple pliers.
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            1980 GS1000GT (Daily rider with a 1983 1100G engine)
            1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
            1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)

            Darn, with so many daily riders it's hard to decide which one to jump on next.;)

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              #7
              Grab the intake manifold with channel locks and twist counterclockwise if one screw is out. This will often twist the screw also just enough to break it loose. Wont hurt anything since your gonna replace them anyway and youll be replacing the orings as well so twist away. You got nothing to loose. Get rid of the phillips heads and put in allen head when you have them off. and if the phillips head is crap and the twisting doesnt break it loose, then dremel a slot in for a flat tip impact driver bit.

              EDIT...didnt read all the responses so I guess im just echoing the above approaches.
              MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
              1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

              NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                #8
                Great minds think alike.
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                1980 GS1000GT (Daily rider with a 1983 1100G engine)
                1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
                1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)

                Darn, with so many daily riders it's hard to decide which one to jump on next.;)

                JTGS850GL aka Julius

                GS Resource Greetings

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                  #9
                  The been there and done that minds anyway..HA HA
                  MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                  1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                  NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                  I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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