method1106 Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 he guys whats up? i just got a 98 banshee fro a pretty good deal it has a little work done to it mostly bolt ons. ther whole engine was just rebuilt and the tranny also. now i want to send it out to get powder coated and i was removing all of the parts. turns out that i get everythin off and now im stuck with a frame that has the stearing bearings stuck inside of it. that nut/screw(not sure forgot the name) that u need to remove to get to the rest of them is really rusted in there i have a tool but its not workin does anyone have any suggestions????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssanddemon Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 I haven't been into a steering head yet, so I can only give the general stuck bolt litany: heat, penetrant, repeat. Heating with a torch (even propane if it's all you got) will make the metal expand. Put a wrench to it while it's still hot, and you may bust it loose. Keep in mind that you don't want the bolt to expand, but rather the nut, frame, whatever is holding it; don't heat up both parts. Soaking in penetrant is nicer for the bike, but takes a long time, since that penetrant needs to soak in, often a day or 2 if it's real stuck. Combining heat (not too hot) and penetrant is a good thing to try as well. Heat helps the oil to get into where it's needed. Sometimes a judicious smack with a hammer will shock stuck stuck fastners into compliance, but be careful not to get too crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nightmare Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 Try some PB Blaster that is the best penitrating oil I have ever used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallynut Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 PB Blaster or Kroil Plan on buying a couple new parts, guess they where due for replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixitrod Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 YOu can soak it down. Your best bet is probably to fab a tool out of a big nut that will fit in there. Weld a socket extension to it and use an impact to back it out. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
method1106 Posted April 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2005 hey guys , yeah i have tried everythin in the book im guun hit it with the torch tomorrow thanks ne ways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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