bolt removal

[J. Christopher Krok]

> At 11:31 PM +0000 3/6/08, klr6502k wrote: >>is it time to buy a really big hammer or find someone with an air hammer? > > Air hammer will zap it out in about 30 seconds. > Thread the nut a third of the way onto the bolt (to help center > things and protect the bolt threads). Using the pointed air hammer > tip, press hard against the bolt (to avoid "jackhammering") and pull > the trigger. When the nut stops bolt travel, unscrew the nut and zap > the bolt the rest of the way out.

Drilling a recess into the center of the bolt end will also help keep the air hammer tip in one spot. Krokko -- J. Christopher Krok, Ph.D. Big Cee Engineering KLR650 Accessories and home of the FAQ

[mikeypep]

My "bud" is sick of listening to me brag about my KLR. He's looking for a 2002-2006 in the Wisconsin/Illinois area. They tend to get snapped up real fast. Recently had a "Ken and Barbie" for $1500 but that's too old. Any leads will be great.