It's the little things that...

[Good Times]

...can drive you crazy.

Trying to get into the Pilot Box on my 82 gs850gl. I'm going to start diagnosing my failed meter lights and replace the 5th gear bulb. Can't get the top screw to back out. It's turning, but nothing. Any one know a trick without drilling it out or braking the cover?

[Guest]

If it's just turning then it isn't attached.
Look for another fastener you may have missed.
If not pull the cover apart while turning the screw.

[Souske]

Can you fit a dental pick or small screwdriver under the lip of the screw?

If so apply little bit of pressure, and back the screw out slowly

[Good Times]

If it's just turning then it isn't attached.
Look for another fastener you may have missed.
If not pull the cover apart while turning the screw.

Yep, did that. That screw is holding strong while turning. The top of the case started to crack slightly when I was pulling on it while turning the screw. Just had to put it down and walk away....and post up.

[Good Times]

Can you fit a dental pick or small screwdriver under the lip of the screw?

If so apply little bit of pressure, and back the screw out slowly

I'll see if I can fashion something. It's pretty recessed.