I looked this up like "no one's going to have a video on this", lo and behold, Rocky Mountain has the best oem part prices and tutorials so I could replace these without stress
I literally stripped my magnetic oil fastener, then broke a screw off inside the frame for my skid plate requiring a drill and tap, then turned around a day later and stripped my brake master cylinder fastener. oh and in between all that, both my bumper carrier titanium bolts stripped. What a week. Thanks for the video!
10 mins into servicing my quad for the first time I spend 15 mins looking for my reverse bits as both screws are seized second one I had to break as bit just couldnt bite 25 mins later im off to the store for new screws :P Pretty fun so far.... 2 hours later and I have 1 wheel and brake caliper off
Another method is drill a hole in the center the size of the shank of the screw. Don't drill deep, just deep enough so that you go to the bottom of the taper. Then the head of the screw will pop off with the master cylinder cover. Done carefully you can prevent damage to the cap as well. Plenty of good methods here though.
I always use a slightly worn Dremel cut-off wheel as the smaller diameter gets a deeper cleaner cut into the head of the screw without damaging the cap too much. More screw and less cap get's a deeper cut for that screw driver, and most times I use the 1/4 breaker bar with the 1/4" socket fitting the 1/4" Allen 'standard' screw driver attachment into it. It's best to let WD-40 settle around the screw head first for a while if you have the time. Take your time and don't be in a rush and you'll be successful.
I was really worried I'd have to drill out the screws on the reservoir for my '88 KZ1000, but some penetrating oil and a screw driver with the proper size made it a lot easier... Always use the right sized screwdriver to minimize the chances of stripping the head.
I have a honda shadow where there are allen bolts (hex) which have a round head and I need to remove by allen (hex) turns inside the hex slot. No way of heating it. Cant get any tool in there - any idea please?
i know its 3 years late but i used a flat head smacked it a few times to get a good grip on the screw and was able to turn the driver with channel locks or vice grips
I'd try to drill it enough to remove the pan head first. Then the cap can slide off the screw and it can be removed with vice grips. At least that's what I'd do before dremeling a slot and messing up the cap.
"Perfect time" for me as well. I was given a little Honda Rebel; whatever idiot owned this previously, cranked EVERYTHING down King-Kong tight. Ladies an' gents, there is NO EXCUSE for having a master cylinder cap that needs an impact driver to remove it.
This is the EXACT video I've been needing!! Stripped on my kx400. Thats why you guys have almost all my business. Thank you RM!
I looked this up like "no one's going to have a video on this", lo and behold, Rocky Mountain has the best oem part prices and tutorials so I could replace these without stress
This could not have come at a better time...
I literally stripped my magnetic oil fastener, then broke a screw off inside the frame for my skid plate requiring a drill and tap, then turned around a day later and stripped my brake master cylinder fastener. oh and in between all that, both my bumper carrier titanium bolts stripped. What a week. Thanks for the video!
Speedout, always works. Under $20 no fuss, no muss. Easier than all of other methods with no damage to the cap or housing.
Great! The impact screwdriver did the job. Thank you very much!
Buying a set of JIS bits for your impact, massively reduces the risk of mangling the screwheads as they're not designed to cam out like Phillips are.
10 mins into servicing my quad for the first time I spend 15 mins looking for my reverse bits as both screws are seized
second one I had to break as bit just couldnt bite
25 mins later im off to the store for new screws :P
Pretty fun so far.... 2 hours later and I have 1 wheel and brake caliper off
What about a “how to bleed the air out of or burp the cooling system” video? Could be a good one, 5 million views guaranteed! Haha
This video has 21k views, I doubt the one you suggested would get 5M
You can chisel a new slot in it and its very easy and relatively risk free
Good job bro.
How do I get one out that’s the back break that snapped in half inside
Another method is drill a hole in the center the size of the shank of the screw. Don't drill deep, just deep enough so that you go to the bottom of the taper. Then the head of the screw will pop off with the master cylinder cover. Done carefully you can prevent damage to the cap as well. Plenty of good methods here though.
Omg thank you so much, YOU ROCK!!! Success!!!
these videos are so specific
I always use a slightly worn Dremel cut-off wheel as the smaller diameter gets a deeper cleaner cut into the head of the screw without damaging the cap too much. More screw and less cap get's a deeper cut for that screw driver, and most times I use the 1/4 breaker bar with the 1/4" socket fitting the 1/4" Allen 'standard' screw driver attachment into it. It's best to let WD-40 settle around the screw head first for a while if you have the time. Take your time and don't be in a rush and you'll be successful.
What is the tap & die wrench used at 3:20?
Would a battery operated impact driver work as opposed to a hand driver? Not a full on impact gun, but the lighter style.
life saver!! thanks!
thanks, that's exact situation I've.
I was really worried I'd have to drill out the screws on the reservoir for my '88 KZ1000, but some penetrating oil and a screw driver with the proper size made it a lot easier...
Always use the right sized screwdriver to minimize the chances of stripping the head.
I have a honda shadow where there are allen bolts (hex) which have a round head and I need to remove by allen (hex) turns inside the hex slot. No way of heating it. Cant get any tool in there - any idea please?
Use anti seize on reinstall, and softly tighten, they don’t need to be tight!
Where can i get replacement reservoir cap screws
The screw that holds the seat down is stripped, its in an awkward position, is there any good options to remove it?
My Allen screw was previously stripped.I have no impact wrench or Dremel tool.Any suggestions.Thanks
i know its 3 years late but i used a flat head smacked it a few times to get a good grip on the screw and was able to turn the driver with channel locks or vice grips
do you have to bleed your brakes if you change the cover?
Good question. No you do not.
No unless you pump the brakes and get air in the system...
Any other choices then the stupid Phillips head screws?
I'd try to drill it enough to remove the pan head first. Then the cap can slide off the screw and it can be removed with vice grips. At least that's what I'd do before dremeling a slot and messing up the cap.
"Perfect time" for me as well. I was given a little Honda Rebel; whatever idiot owned this previously, cranked EVERYTHING down King-Kong tight. Ladies an' gents, there is NO EXCUSE for having a master cylinder cap that needs an impact driver to remove it.
I got 2 bikes same issue like WTF whats so hard about using the right tools especially screw driver
I wish I found this earlier before further ruining mine.
Tnx
Reverse drill bits.
Oh boy here we go…
Man if those screws are stripped that sht won’t work
JIS.
cool^)
We ended up having to drill it out