Crash bungs

Could anybody offer me any advise on removing a rounded allen key bolt so i can fit my bungs before my track day at the begining of feb. Cheers folks.

Role on better weather.

 

mate if you got a zx6 they are a nightmare...they are sooooo tight and if you've rounded the fitting you'll never get it out.
i had the same problem with Cats bike.
Orrell motorcycle centre will fit them for about £20 (cause you have to drill a hole in the fairing as well...well on the 06 model you had to) so its worth taking it to them

 

i've used a dremel to put a groove like a flat head screw then used a big flat head screw driver to get it out. if all else fails then drilling the head off the bolt and then putting a pilot hole down the remaining thread and using an easi out which is like a core bit with a left hand thread.

 

I have had good results removing allan heads by driving a star bit into the allan head,apply some easit to the tread if you can and allow to soak in,applying localised heat will do the job too dont use this method near plastics or wiring

 

cheers folks all good suggestions,i will ave a go but i might just take it in to get them fitted i dont wanna muck them up anymore than they are. They are soooo tight its untrue.

 

i know mate, i might be wrong but i think the collar has to be loosened first...which is why it was better for me to take it in.

let us know how you get on

 

Probably the most sensible suggestion, it prob needs a once over while its there, I will let you know how i get on.

 

where are you doing your track day m8....

 

I am at oulton park on friday the 6th of feb, me and a pal are gettin to grips with the bikes before summer. Hopefully it will show up this year.

 

have you any prices on it m8

 

59 quid pal, bit worried about what the weather is gonna do, let us know if you are going.

 

it shouldn't be too hard to get out. give it a good soak with wd40, or you can get freeze spray from halfords . knock in a star bit and use an impact driver. or dremel flats on the side and use a spanner.

lol, tell me about it. you have to make sure you've got it properly straight, or they'll snap. :cry: :cry: then you need to buy some carbide drill bits to get it out. :cry:

 

Dint bother doing them myself. I didnt want to make a bad situation any worse. So whilst my bike was in for its service at orrell motorcycle centre they sorted it for nowt. Quality blokes.

Thanks for the suggestions though i just shit out if i am being honest.

 

you did the right thing mate, thats exactly what we did with Cats bike on its first service.