Pillion Footpegs

[CeeJay07]

Being that I'm not the most mechanically apt person in the world, I'm having trouble removing the two socket head cap screws that hold the pillion footpegs to the subframe. When I try to loosen them, it feels like the allen key is twisting slightly and the screws won't budge. Has anyone got any tips on how to undo these buggers without me getting the shits and breaking tools etc...?

Cheers
Craig

[BLACKZOOK]

Being that I'm not the most mechanically apt person in the world, I'm having trouble removing the two socket head cap screws that hold the pillion footpegs to the subframe. When I try to loosen them, it feels like the allen key is twisting slightly and the screws won't budge. Has anyone got any tips on how to undo these buggers without me getting the shits and breaking tools etc...?

Cheers
Craig

Several methods work for loosening tight bolts.
- Make sure the allen key is a tight fit.
- Hit the bolt with a hammer to break rust bond.
- WD40 or CRC or nutbreaker
- Aerosol freeze spray.
-Heat.

Good luck

[[UNIT]]

They are just f*&^ing tight. Sounds like u break it when u actually get them to move! Putting them back together is just as hard!!!

Try a allen key with a ring spaner holding alot of weight while hitting the Allen key with a hammer

[simmo]

Correct size allen key & a bit of pipe , works for me
& make sure you are going ANTI clockwise you may have to take your tail section off to gain proper access

[CeeJay07]

Thanks for the replies guys. I will try the "tap it with a hammer" trick Unit.....I didn't want to hook right into it as I had the shits and would've ended up smashing something (I've pegged whipper snippers and mattocks across the yard in years gone by with bad results!). Yeah Simmo, I've already got the tail section off and am going ANTI-clockwise (righty tighty, lefty loosey). Thanks Blackzook, will try all of your options (might leave heat till last though...I like my steak well done so the Busa won't like it!).

Thanks guys...will let you know how I go.

[Madmax]

Thanks for the replies guys. I will try the "tap it with a hammer" trick Unit.....I didn't want to hook right into it as I had the shits and would've ended up smashing something (I've pegged whipper snippers and mattocks across the yard in years gone by with bad results!). Yeah Simmo, I've already got the tail section off and am going ANTI-clockwise (righty tighty, lefty loosey). Thanks Blackzook, will try all of your options (might leave heat till last though...I like my steak well done so the Busa won't like it!).

Thanks guys...will let you know how I go.

Know it's a tool most of us don't have but another suggestion is a rattle gun - loosens mostly anything, then you could also try an impact driver - cheap as - usually less than $40 at your local tool shop - get a decent hammer and go for it. - must have the right sized allen key - is that a 5mm or a 6mm?



Good luck. Try not to knock the bike over with your attempts!


Max

[CeeJay07]

Thanks for the replies guys. I will try the "tap it with a hammer" trick Unit.....I didn't want to hook right into it as I had the shits and would've ended up smashing something (I've pegged whipper snippers and mattocks across the yard in years gone by with bad results!). Yeah Simmo, I've already got the tail section off and am going ANTI-clockwise (righty tighty, lefty loosey). Thanks Blackzook, will try all of your options (might leave heat till last though...I like my steak well done so the Busa won't like it!).

Thanks guys...will let you know how I go.

Know it's a tool most of us don't have but another suggestion is a rattle gun - loosens mostly anything, then you could also try an impact driver - cheap as - usually less than $40 at your local tool shop - get a decent hammer and go for it. - must have the right sized allen key - is that a 5mm or a 6mm?



Good luck. Try not to knock the bike over with your attempts!


Max

Ahhh the mighty rattle gun...why didn't I think of that? Works a bloody treat Max!!!

[Madmax]

Thanks for the replies guys. I will try the "tap it with a hammer" trick Unit.....I didn't want to hook right into it as I had the shits and would've ended up smashing something (I've pegged whipper snippers and mattocks across the yard in years gone by with bad results!). Yeah Simmo, I've already got the tail section off and am going ANTI-clockwise (righty tighty, lefty loosey). Thanks Blackzook, will try all of your options (might leave heat till last though...I like my steak well done so the Busa won't like it!).

Thanks guys...will let you know how I go.

Know it's a tool most of us don't have but another suggestion is a rattle gun - loosens mostly anything, then you could also try an impact driver - cheap as - usually less than $40 at your local tool shop - get a decent hammer and go for it. - must have the right sized allen key - is that a 5mm or a 6mm?



Good luck. Try not to knock the bike over with your attempts!


Max

Ahhh the mighty rattle gun...why didn't I think of that? Works a bloody treat Max!!!

Usually the option of first resort these days. I'm done having barked knuckles trying to get nuts and bolts undone. "Go the mighty Rattle gun!"

[Camel]

You shouldn't need to use a rattle gun. That's like... taking a hammer to something...!

First, check that someone hasn't put a nut on the reverse side of the mount, i.e. as a locknut. Or, they might have stripped the threads and put a locknut on to cover their tracks. Its even been known for dealer's mechanics to do such things.

If they're just tight (and not tack-welded on the back - a cheaper alternative to the locknut method - seen that too..), a ringspanner 'extension' is the tried and true technique. More control, less likely to break anything.

Camel