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the only one other screw will strip if I try to take it off, I tried the impact a couple times but I promise it didn't do anything except strip more. I don't know why the bolts are like this but the one I got off had no evidence of anything being used, not even thread lock, it was completely new looking. But it's good that I could only have to grind off / re-tap one bolt hole instead of all 4 since I got one bolt off.
If you’re really dead set on pulling them (I’m with you, I’d want to pull them and go full-Monty) maybe you could try fitting a small rotary tool or even a jeweler saw in there and making them into deep flatheads and try one more time with the impact driver. Seems It’d be ideal to be able to replace the factory hardware and thread sizes without the old tap and die dance
 
Thanks everyone, I really appreciate it. If I can get at all jets and gaskets without taking that off then I'm a much happier person. I'll let you know how it goes once I'm able to get it running lol
 
If you’re really dead set on pulling them (I’m with you, I’d want to pull them and go full-Monty) maybe you could try fitting a small rotary tool or even a jeweler saw in there and making them into deep flatheads and try one more time with the impact driver. Seems It’d be ideal to be able to replace the factory hardware and thread sizes without the old tap and die dance


Never thought of that man, great idea. I'll try replacing gaskets and re-checking jets first but will definitely remember that if I ever want to at least replace the screws so I don't sell a bike to a person and say, oh hey yeah these bolts are stuck lol :lmao:
 
Never thought of that man, great idea. I'll try replacing gaskets and re-checking jets first but will definitely remember that if I ever want to at least replace the screws so I don't sell a bike to a person and say, oh hey yeah these bolts are stuck lol :lmao:
Exactly! At least you can maintain the value of the carbs that way. I’ve had to do it before on non-bike applications, and actually did the same on my stripped out handlebar controls hardware. Good luck man :cheers:
 
If i had to guess, if the bolt are not stock someone most likely replaced them with stainless. Stainless and aluminum will gall and seize in place. Almost impossible to remove if the galvanic corrosion is bad enough. Impact screw driver is a good start but may take some time to break it up. Can try soaking in vinegar over night to try and reverse the corrosion and then heat the aluminum up and try again. Between the vinegar and the heat to expand the aluminum a bit it will hopefully break loose. Worth a try.
 
I agree, the one bolt I got out was pretty shiny.....dumbass person switching out parts before even doing research...ugh...but for you guys to know I got it running ish, I'm thinking that the Tee still needs replaced because with too much pressure from gas in the tank makes it barely drip but still does. A couple jets were loose almost no dripping now but when I start it with or without choke the RPMs skyrocket like no other. Any ideas as to why? with my old bike it was because some jets were too loose...but I went through it all....at least I know it starts and runs a bit lol
 
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