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Center 4 7mm Handlebar Bolts won't budge, Help!
Hi, I just tried to install a Techmount for my GPS onto the two bottom 7mm original brp hex bolts on the center of the handlebar. I used a socket wrench with extension and a 7mm socket, I'm a strong women but those bolts just won't budge. It's like their welded on. How do you guys get these damn bolts off? I watched videos on YouTube and they have no trouble getting them off, so,what's up with mine? Do I have to buy a torque wrench to remove these and if so what size?
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Active Member
Probably BRPs infamous locktite issue again. No a torque wrench won't help, unless the handle is much longer than what you are using. Better off getting a breaker bar (long non-ratcheting handle) for your socket. Or use a long piece of tubing slipped over the handle of your ratchet wrench, I use my floor jack handle.
One other trick, try to TIGHTEN the bolt...just a little, it'll sometimes break the seal on the locktite then you can back it off.
Current: "Scarlett", 2017 Can Am F3-T, SE6, Intense Red Pearl.
BRP heated grips, DIY brake light strip and turn signal strips, Chrome/LED brake light tag frame, SpyderPops bumpskid, Baja Ron swaybar and billet links, Lamonster Third Peg, BRP Adjustable Passenger Backrest, SpyderPops Missing Belt Guard, ShowChrome oversize brake pedal, TricLED foglights.
Previous: "Synthia", 2014 Can Am Spyder RT, SM6, Pearl White.
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Blazing Member
Just need a little more umph . Those bolts have lock-tite on them .
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I hear you! I bunged up 2 of the bolt heads when my Allen head slipped out. Make sure that you are keeping the breaker bar perpendicular to the bolt
"If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning." Catherine Aird
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Very Active Member
Try this
usually putting the wrench, allen, torx or socket, and hit it with a hammer a few times will help break up the locktite. An impact driver would be best but not many have one at home...
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Active Member
I snapped two Craftsman 7mm hex bits off like twigs trying to get those handlebar bolts off using a long handled heavy duty breaker wrench. When I finally got them off they each had about 1/2 tube of yellow thread locker on them. Don't feel bad, it's not a woman/guy thing.....they are a pain in the ***.
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Very Active Member
good advice here
breaker bar works, but like chupaca said-give a tap to tighten, then pull like hell to loosen
they are tighter than the hinge on my wallet
2017 F3, SM6-basic black, plain and simple
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Put your Hip into It
I stood on the left side of the bike with my left hip bracing the bars to keep them from twisting while I torqued on the bolts with a ratchet and long extension. Keep the bit down in the head of the bolt. I didn't need it, but I also laid a couple of microfiber towels on the "tank" just in case anything slipped. Years of working on my own gear have made me wise.
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SpyderLovers Ambassador
Tight Bolts
ALL GOOD TIPS. Spyder Locktite Can/Usually is an Issue for most service.
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