HELP or i think im screwed....

kzrider4life
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HELP or i think im screwed....

24 Sep 2009 17:05

Ok i bought some new intake boots so i figured i would take the old ones off of my current kz1000 while i wait for the new ones. Well the screws are stuck and i mean STUCK. Tried an impact screwdriver vise grips and not one came off. So a guy is gonna try to handle them at a dealership that works on these old kz's. Any tips for me to try again?

Current bike..1977 kz1000 1075cc kit,dyna everything,lotsa chrome,kerker pipe.

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Re: HELP or i think im screwed....

24 Sep 2009 17:13

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There are numerous things that could help, I've had good success with PB Blaster and an impact driver. Those screws can really take a set in the aluminum, I also replaced my screws with some stainless steel hex head, not like I'll ever remove them, but at least I can if I need to.

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Re: HELP or i think im screwed....

24 Sep 2009 17:35

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Oh its getting allen head bolts without question.

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Re: HELP or i think im screwed....

24 Sep 2009 17:46

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Squirt them with PB Blaster and put your carbs back on so you can run the bike. Let it warm up, while it's running hit the screws with some PB again. Once the bike gets to running temp pull the carbs back off and use the impact driver on the screws. The aluminum that the screws are set in will heat up and expand just enough more than the screws so they should come free for you. Then replace them with allen heads as suggested.

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Re: HELP or i think im screwed....

24 Sep 2009 17:51

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I cut the boot rubber down so i could get visegrips on the screws:( i might try a tourch in the part that the screws go in tomorrow.

Current bike..1977 kz1000 1075cc kit,dyna everything,lotsa chrome,kerker pipe.

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Re: HELP or i think im screwed....

24 Sep 2009 18:09

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Wet them with Kroil and apply it once or twice a day for 2 or 3 days. They will come right out. Ed

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Re: HELP or i think im screwed....

24 Sep 2009 18:20

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Where can i buy kroil?

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Re: HELP or i think im screwed....

24 Sep 2009 18:23

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heat up the motor a tad ...sounds good to me......hey at least you got screwed:woohoo:

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Re: HELP or i think im screwed....

24 Sep 2009 18:31

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I'll get a propane tourch and some pb blaster and kroil and see what happens.

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24 Sep 2009 18:37

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kzrider4life wrote:

I cut the boot rubber down so i could get visegrips on the screws:( i might try a tourch in the part that the screws go in tomorrow.

cutting boots and vice grips as tight as i could set them worked for me.....good luck....

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24 Sep 2009 18:39

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kzrider4life wrote:

I'll get a propane tourch and some pb blaster and kroil and see what happens.

if ya mix the two, make sure you have an ABC close by.....:ohmy:

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Re: HELP or i think im screwed....

24 Sep 2009 19:18

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apply anti seize to threads of any steel bolt before screwing into aluminum

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