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Post by suzsmokeyallan on Jul 30, 2008 8:47:08 GMT -5
Owners know the dreaded problem with the rusty exhaust shield screws seizing up in the pipe, only to have to deal with the ritual of drilling out the remains and cleaning up the threads for putting in a new screw.
While its not a problem to use an s/s phillips screw as an upgrade to prevent rust isues, its sometimes quite difficult to find them easily.
Ace hardware stores do have these metric screws in s/s as an item.
If not stocked locally at your nearby shop, you can have them order them for you, but you have to buy a box.
A simple polish up of the s/s head and youve got a great upgraded item that is shiny forever.
The ones they carry also have a slightly wider head too so it actually looks better too than the stock screw for appearance.
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Post by Jess on Jul 30, 2008 17:55:44 GMT -5
Impact driver usually gets the old ones out without much hassle.
Screw is a 6mm x 10mm 1.0 thread pitch, 316 stainless is the way to go...
Just my 2 cents
Best,
Jess
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Post by suzsmokeyallan on Jul 30, 2008 20:35:35 GMT -5
In the real world that would be ideal until the head snaps off,,, now thats when the fun begins
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Post by Jess on Jul 30, 2008 22:56:21 GMT -5
Never had a head snap off using an impact driver in 20 years and dozens of bikes...
Also never had one not come out whole when the proper tool was used.
Never had to drill and retap a muffler for the heat shield.
Seen many many many screws that had the heads chewed beyond recognition 'cause some ham fist didn't use an impact driver to remove them.
Again, Just my 2 cents.
Best,
Jess
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Post by tom93gts on Jul 30, 2008 23:53:00 GMT -5
I think when I removed mine about half required impact driver and the other half pretty much just fell out. Then of course I replaced the screws and have now lost 4 because I didnt locktite them. Doh! I need to get back to that project.
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Post by suzsmokeyallan on Jul 31, 2008 20:25:25 GMT -5
Well i can tell you that living in a place that has high humidity and a percentage of salt laden air, things do seize and they seize good too.
I have removed a lot of 6mm and 8mm bolts over the last 35 or so years that defied an impact wrench, easy- outs, or even the old stand-by,, some carefully placed heat.
Whats even worse is a steel bolt in an aluminum part where the aluminum actually fuses to the steel.
In this case the only way for removal is to centre punch, drill square and then upsize till only a mere portion of the thread is left.
Even then considering whats left it still usually defies removal unless you carefully sit and pick it out with a sharp pointed tool and then chase the threads with a tap.
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Post by gttim on Aug 4, 2008 19:52:51 GMT -5
Owners know the dreaded problem with the rusty exhaust shield screws seizing up in the pipe, only to have to deal with the ritual of drilling out the remains and cleaning up the threads for putting in a new screw. While its not a problem to use an s/s phillips screw as an upgrade to prevent rust isues, its sometimes quite difficult to find them easily. Ace hardware stores do have these metric screws in s/s as an item. If not stocked locally at your nearby shop, you can have them order them for you, but you have to buy a box. A simple polish up of the s/s head and youve got a great upgraded item that is shiny forever. The ones they carry also have a slightly wider head too so it actually looks better too than the stock screw for appearance. I live in the wilds, had sunlight piped in last week. No ace hardware stores here...send me screws for future considerations!!!  |
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Post by suzsmokeyallan on Aug 4, 2008 20:16:40 GMT -5
Hey Tim, ill trade you some of the good s/s screws for the two 72 speedos you were to send me pics of to consider,,,, hows that,,,,LOL
I'm waiting for those pics please.
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