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Broken Exhaust Bolt Removal Help!

  • Thread starter Thread starter TinkersCustom
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The bits I bought did not work, nor has the torch. I'll pick up some double cut burrs and try that. If not, welder.
 
A shop with a good welder would have that bolt out in under 15 mins.

That looks like the only choice from the look of what you have there.

David
 
Kiwi Canuck said:
A shop with a good welder would have that bolt out in under 15 mins.

That looks like the only choice from the look of what you have there.

David
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I did buy a wired fed flux welder. I have not had time to drop any beads or practice (I've never welded in my entire life), so I am hoping I might have some time in the future to get some practice in. Im thinking I can weld a nut on the side sticking out so that I can try and get it off with a wrench. If it breaks, I can just reweld it. My fear is welding directly to the head on "accident".
 
TinkersCustom said:
I removed my exhaust a while back to replace my chain and sprockets. Had to be pulled off to get the back axle out. Anyways, I broke the lower bolts right off on both sides. I have about 1/4 of inch of bolt still sticking out, but cant get it all the way out.

Ive tried spraying it and soaking it in penetrating fluid (free-all). Tried to use easy outs (drilled a small hole to get it started) and broke them trying to get it out. Short of welding a nut on the end (which i do not have welder or the skill required), or short of drilling it out, I am not sure what else to do. Im worried if i try to drill it out, Ill drill to far and in to the motor =\ I also realize the bolts go in at a very slight angle.

Do you guys have any suggestions?
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That's the only way I got mine out. No welder, no skills, bought welder, made it up as I went along.
 
TinkersCustom said:
I removed my exhaust a while back to replace my chain and sprockets. Had to be pulled off to get the back axle out. ...........
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And next time, maybe, try this, what work on stock configuration anyway: Remove shocks so can lower rear wheel so axle lower than the exhaust. (or may something particular on your bike that this not an option.)
 
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