Stripped stuck allen/hex screws Aurora/Newmarket

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SlowRider

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Need help from someone mechanically inclined in my area, these handlebar side screws are stuck pretty firmly and I stripped both sides trying to get them off to add side mirrors 😭
Just checking if someone local can help, before I go to the dealer and they charge me $100+ per hour.
 

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Drill the heads off so you can get some vise grips on the shank of the bolt.

You want a drill bit slightly smaller than the head of the stripped bolt.

Once the caps are off, I would suggest soaking the splitnut that inside the bar with penetrating oil before you use the visegrips.
 
Thx for responding so quickly ☺️
I need those round corner weights after, and the screws are set into it so can’t grab from the side.
 
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Thx for responding so quickly ☺️
I need those round corner weights after, and the screws are set into it so can’t grab from the side.
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No.... you just drill off the screw head.

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Once the head of the screw is gone, the bar end weights come off and you can grab the threaded part of the bolt.
 
I agree with SC's path. If you want to play with fire you can pound a torx in and use that to turn out the screws. If you break off the torx, you are in a world of hurt and it makes drilling much harder.
 
Ah okay, I see what you mean. I’m a little afraid to cause more damage, as I’ve scratched the weight on the right side already. 😬
 

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What if I epoxy glue the allen key to it?
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I give that almost a zero percent chance. Epoxy doesn't have much to grab onto in screw. Don't do it.

If you try the torx way, a rubber strap wrench around the weight turning at the same time as a wrench on the torx may help to break it free. Once it starts moving you should be in good shape.

I wouldn't be at all concerned with a scratch on the weight. While it's off, hit it with black spray paint and it will mostly disappear.
 
That is all definitely beyond my skill set. I covered with a rag and tried to lefty-loosey the weight, which is how we ended up with the scratches haha
 
I think I’m working from home Thursday and Friday afternoon, and back late afternoon tomorrow….which day/time were you thinking?
 
Actually, the screw is probably rusted inside. Royal Enfield doesn’t seem to have the best quality of screws etc..the mirrors I took off aren’t going back on either
 
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