Freeing up stuck bolts

cc123 · Geez a joab? Joined: 17 Jan 2005 Karma :

How??!!

I've got a bolt on the footrest hanger which is loosened off using an Alum key but it's done and won't come lose.

I've also got 2 screws on the mudguard (star shape) that also won't budge. Any tips???
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bikefreedom · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 04 Apr 2005 Karma :

spray WD40 on the rusted bolts and screws.. leave for few mins clean it up and give it a try

map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

Wd-40 good to start with.
There is a trick where you go to tighten first (this is supposed to crack loose any gunge/rust) before undoing.

Use good quality allen keys. Or get the bits to fit into a ratchet set (more leverage).

The star shaped ones will need a TORQ (or is that torx) set.
If you haven't got then the bits can be got from the likes of B&Q, Halfords, etc to put into a ratchet.

If WD-40 fails get an impact driver onto it.

HTH Thumbs Up

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bikefreedom · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 04 Apr 2005 Karma :

A very good idea about the impact of a driver Very Happy

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Make sure you spray some WD40 (or even better a dedicated penetrating oil) on the exposed threads around the back of the footrest hanger. Also try cleaning them up. They are likely to be fairly dirty and corroded with stuff flung up by the back wheel.

All the best

Keith
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gsxrpeak · Trackday Trickster Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Karma :

buy yourself an impact driver, best tool you will ever have! Very Happy

hit the top with a hammer! will undo the most stubborn of screws, bolts, and so on..

Mr.Everready · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2003 Karma :

Make sure its a good set of allen keys you have. When I was fitting my R&G's the engine bolts were solid. The allen key just snapped.
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swampy · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Aug 2004 Karma :

You can also try tapping the head of the bolt/screw firmly with a hammer, as this can also sometimes break the seal. Thumbs Up

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Scotsman37 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Karma :

3in1 penetrating spray can of oil and definitely get an impact driver from Halfords as it does the job extremely well. Also, you can try using a set of large pliers to grip the the edge of a screw as that will also do the job, but the impact driver is much better !

mchaggis · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 May 2004 Karma :

If you're worried about chewing up Philips head screws trying to undo them, a tip I'd give is to use a straight bladed screwdriver instead. That and squirting it with 3 in 1 penetrating oil and leaving overnight - it helps, but not always. Being able to use a ratchet to undo them is pretty useful too.
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