Spools Snapped Off...

[Sushii]

My Left spools snapped off so i can't put it on a rear stand. How do i get the snapped off bolt out so i can replace it with new spools? The bolt has been glued in with some blue locktite. The bolt doesn't seem to have enough sticking out to use a wrench and just pull and twist it out.

How much would it cost if i were to go to the dealer and have them do it?

Thanks

P.S If i can't take the spool out, can i just put a piece of wood under it with a front stand?

[Rob]

Use a small center punch and hammer, tap it at right angles in the counterclockwise direction to get it out.

I can do it if you need help, I'm in Aurora

[frekeyguy]

You will be looking at around $100-or so to get that bolt out.It would depend if it comes out easily with a bolt extractor or not.If its a high grade bolt, its a pain to drill out.its not rocket science, it just takes some time and patience to get out.

[Rob]

I usually don't disagree with other techs as we all have our own way but $100....really??? Maybe if it's torque extremely tight with gobs of loc-tite but even if you have to drill and extract it's not that much work.

I've been unfortunate enough to have been removing broken/snaped/grinded bolts for over 20 yrs. I have a few ideas on how to approach.

[frekeyguy]

I usually don't disagree with other techs as we all have our own way but $100....really??? Maybe if it's torque extremely tight with gobs of loc-tite but even if you have to drill and extract it's not that much work.

I've been unfortunate enough to have been removing broken/snaped/grinded bolts for over 20 yrs. I have a few ideas on how to approach.

around $100 if it needs to be drilled out. Free hand drilling isn't too fun.if it just needs to be extracted out and comes out easy with a bolt extractor and heat...just a couple of bucks.i'll agree with you, my approach wouldn't work for you, yours wouldn't work for me

[Rob MacLennan]

If you can get at it with a small Dremmel cutting wheel, without damaging the swingarm, cut a notch in the broken end, put a big flat-head screwdriver in the notch, whack it a couple of times with a hammer to break the seized threads, then back the bolt out. Fastest way that I know.

[Sushii]

If you can get at it with a small Dremmel cutting wheel, without damaging the swingarm, cut a notch in the broken end, put a big flat-head screwdriver in the notch, whack it a couple of times with a hammer to break the seized threads, then back the bolt out. Fastest way that I know.

Thats seems like the best option for me but i dont have a dremmel cutting wheel. I'll try to find someone that does. and Thanks for everyones input.

I will post some pictures after i get back from school to see the best approach.

Thanks again.

[Rob MacLennan]

Don't forget to apply some heat, if threadlock has been used on the bolt.

[JohnnyP636]

I usually don't disagree with other techs as we all have our own way but $100....really??? Maybe if it's torque extremely tight with gobs of loc-tite but even if you have to drill and extract it's not that much work.

I've been unfortunate enough to have been removing broken/snaped/grinded bolts for over 20 yrs. I have a few ideas on how to approach.

Most shops charge $80 an hour + tax, and as simple as this job seems, it does usually take alot of time...Maybe not a full hour, but I canr see any local shop doing this for anything under 1/2hrs of labor, unless its more of a favor for a good customer...

I wouldnt pay that much, but I can see shops charging it...

Personally I would drill a hole in the middle of the bolt, and use the biggest extractor I could to thread it out...

[mike100]

Personally I would drill a hole in the middle of the bolt, and use the biggest extractor I could to thread it out...

+1
I just did this for a M8 SHCS that had the head broken off. Just get a good drill bit, take you time drilling and then use an extractor.Works good and only costs just a few bucks for materials.

[Rob]

Most shops charge $80 an hour + tax, and as simple as this job seems, it does usually take alot of time...Maybe not a full hour, but I canr see any local shop doing this for anything under 1/2hrs of labor, unless its more of a favor for a good customer...

I wouldnt pay that much, but I can see shops charging it...

Personally I would drill a hole in the middle of the bolt, and use the biggest extractor I could to thread it out...

I guess I should have clarified that I wasn't talking shop rates but DIY rates. You're right most shops have at least 1/2 hour charge just to get in the door.

I popped one out of my GSXR two weeks ago, took about 4 minutes. It wasn't seized or crossed, just broken off flush. but those are the easy ones I guess....

[JohnnyP636]

I guess I should have clarified that I wasn't talking shop rates but DIY rates. You're right most shops have at least 1/2 hour charge just to get in the door.

I popped one out of my GSXR two weeks ago, took about 4 minutes. It wasn't seized or crossed, just broken off flush. but those are the easy ones I guess....

I was under the impression Frekeguy was talking shop/dealer rates because of her initial post

"How much would it cost if i were to go to the dealer and have them do it?"

[Sushii]

Here are the pictures

http://barwo.com/images/photo1.jpg

http://barwo.com/images/photo2.jpg

It seems theres not enough sticking out so i guess i'll have to use a bolt extractor.

[Rob]

I was under the impression Frekeguy was talking shop/dealer rates because of her initial post

"How much would it cost if i were to go to the dealer and have them do it?"

Correct, my bad. carry on

[drawmatic]

how did it snap off?

[Sushii]

how did it snap off?

Lowside.

[monkeydonkey]

Or you could use those wide pads that go under swing arm instead forks that go on spools.
My rear stand came with both...

[omnivore]

Cut it off and the other side too. STock ones suck anyways. Pitbull has nice strong ones you can weld on for steel and alum swingarms for $18 each.

[Sushii]

Cut it off and the other side too. STock ones suck anyways. Pitbull has nice strong ones you can weld on for steel and alum swingarms for $18 each.

Cut what off? The stands i have have interchangeable arms but no matter what i still want to remove the bolt and put new spools or rear sliders.

[frekeyguy]

Here are the pictures

http://barwo.com/images/photo1.jpg

http://barwo.com/images/photo2.jpg

It seems theres not enough sticking out so i guess i'll have to use a bolt extractor.

is it just me or does the bolt look twisted/pulled out at an angle?