Removal of allen bolts from mirrors

[zimmerframeki...]

Been trying to remove my fairings trouble is can't get them off till I get rid of the mirrors, Trouble is I cant get the damn allen bolts out anybody got a suggestion

[.....]

Why can't you get them out? Are they rounded?

[zimmerframeki...]

Nope not rounded i have already destoyed to allen keys on em. All i wanted to do was remove the damn fairings to put a new exhaust on and every bolt and screw is knackered.

[zimmerframeki...]

Nope not rounded i have already destoyed to allen keys on em. All i wanted to do was remove the damn fairings to put a new exhaust on and every bolt and screw is knackered.

[Clutchy]

What bike?
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[zimmerframeki...]

OOpps did i forget to say, so pissed off with with it forgot to say. Suzuki gsx750f 1999

[Raffles]

Best of luck with the exhaust.
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[zimmerframeki...]

thanks think i'm gonna need it if the rest the bike is anything to go by

[.....]

You really need to describe the problem in more detail, with specifics if you want help. Can you put up some pictures?

[G]

Is there a nut on the other side?

What have you tried to loosen them?
(Ie penetrating fluid, tighten a little first, heat/cold, etc?)

[zimmerframeki...]

There are no nuts on the other side. I've tried penetrating oil, they are just two allen bolts and they just wont budge, cant take it to garage as i spent what little money i had on getting the new exhaust. I've now destroyed 3 allen keys and the bolts are still untouched

[BTTD]

"Plus Gas" is reckoned to be a great penetrating oil.
Having said that, I use a can of the cheap stuff from Toolstation.

Oh, just seen your next post (too slow this evening).

[G]

What is on the otherside exactly? Also, are your allen keys made of a brie-like substance?

I've not known decent allen keys to suffer like that.

[Raffles]

It would probably be best if you stopped for now. You really should consider purchasing some decent quality tools before you continue or you will simply cause more damage to your machine.
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[BTTD]

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/pro51-6-pce-38in-drive-hex-bit-set

I've not managed to destroy these, despite some good attempts. I have destroyed some sht alluminium cap headbolts that decided to fur/weld themsleves into their fixings.

[doggone]

[DJS]

I think you've got the right advice above. PlusGas is undoubtedly the best penetrating/release product on the market. It may take several days of re-applications though. That, combined with a decent hex socket set rather than basic allen keys should do the job in my experience.

[Rogerborg]

This is a good example of buy cheap, buy 3 times. Are you getting your keys at Poundland?

Are the heads flush or standing proud? Can you get a set of grips on them?

If you drilled the heads off, could you disassemble and get grips (or a pipe wrench) on to the studs?
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[P.addy]

If you can get to Maidstone you can use my tools to remove them, I've not had any issues with my current tools, they have undone everything

[Ariel Badger]

In 40 years of spannering I have never chewed up an allen key, bent a few but never chewed one up. Buy quality buy once.
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[zimmerframeki...]

Thanks for all the advice guys but at last they have decided to release their grip an come off I guess drowning them in WD40 did the trick. Now just the oil cooler and the header pipes to go and the new exhaust system will be on.

[J.M.]

[Vincent]

[CaNsA]

Try tightening the bolts a little, it applies a force opposite to that of the direction the bolt is trying to move and breaks the seal that has developed due to corrosion.