Absolutely
I woke in the middle of the night and thought ‘I can’t cut it out’ because if I do then, great, the shock is out, but how the hell do I get the head and the threaded bit out for there’s only about an inch wide gap there that the shock fits snugly into. Bad idea.
. 7 years and 40,000km of galling to overcome.
When i remove fixings on any bike it's always a good idea to apply copperslip as you are probably aware of. It's a habit i have but long term it works a treat.Absolutely
also, yes, it very probably is the bolt head that’s seized, I doubt very much that bolt was greased when out in st the factory
For bolts into Aluminium use this instead.When i remove fixings on any bike it's always a good idea to apply copperslip as you are probably aware of. It's a habit i have but long term it works a treat.
www.molyslip.co.uk
I have a tube of that and Copperslip, i've had them forever, they don't seem to end unlike toothpaste!!For bolts into Aluminium use this instead.
Alumslip – Molyslip
Have you tried them on your teethI have a tube of that and Copperslip, i've had them forever, they don't seem to end unlike toothpaste!!
No that would be silly!!Have you tried them on your teeth
Oh, I love this stuffNow I’ve got to remove the rear shock absorber and guess what ?
This little fecker is seized solid.
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I’m off to buy a multi-tool and some carbide tipped metal cutting blades, I think I’m going to have to end up cutting through the bolt
, . Loads yesterday, more this morning, more before lunch, more after lunch. It’s 4.30, just about to pack up for the day and thought I’ll just give it one more try. 1 metre breaker bar, apply all my strength and CRACK. Thought I’d broken something at first but no, the only thing that broke was the galling twixt bolt head and swing arm. In out, more lube, in out, more loud cracks and 5mins later it’s turning fully and can now be fully extracted - yayyy . 
now.
Thank you, just ordered some. I usually use Molyb grease unless the fastening is in an area of relatively high heat then I use copperslip, but now my shelf shall shortly have some alum slip on it tooFor bolts into Aluminium use this instead.
Alumslip – Molyslip
All shiny and chrome...I have a tube of that and Copperslip, i've had them forever, they don't seem to end unlike toothpaste!!
www.permatex.com
You need to put that out of reach and get some fannyslip.When i remove fixings on any bike it's always a good idea to apply copperslip as you are probably aware of. It's a habit i have but long term it works a treat.
That deserves a triple wanker you Guinness!!You need to put that out of reach and get some fannyslip.
It’s a lot more expensive but it gives your hands a rest.
