‘13 RT handle bar torx bolts too tight?!

[Tatonka]

Seems the bolts were put in at the factory with serious lock tite......already stripped one with torx bit....anyone had the issue or have a solution? ....Title should read torx bolts.....can’t trust Siri....

 

[Bensonoid]

Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't they allen heads?

 

[ris]

They are allen head bolts not torx

 

[Tatonka]

Sorry for the mis-wording...all other circumstances remain!

 

[CopperSpyder]

I have been lucky, I use and impact gun and never had a problem. Many have posted in the past with the same issue you are having and some say to heat the bolt using a soldering iron or something that just keeps the heat local to the bolt so the Loctite softens a little than try turning.

 

[Tatonka]

Ok, thanks, that’s an idea and opportunity to buy a new tool.

 

[carbonation]

This has been discussed before. You have to have a really good bit for removal, and you kind of get one shot at it. I use VIM bits, a 3/8 breaker bar, and a couple of good smacks with a hammer. Mine came out fine to install LaMonster's GPS mount.
https://www.amazon.com/VIM-Tools-HMS26-Master-Driver/dp/B0015PMXTK

 

[Tatonka]

torx bit and impact wrench got the bolts out easily.....installed the new Lamonster power plate.

 

[MONK]

For some reason, BuRP has purchased that yellow Loctite by the trainload. It's horrible to try to get something loose using that. I stripped out the head of a steering bolt when I had my '18 RT. I don't see any reason to use that except maybe on the space shuttle.