Oil filter valve/ bolt head stripped!!

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15 Aug 2012 02:53 #542710 by Demon650
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Hello, I've recently picked up a kz650 sr, and whilst doing an oil change realized that the bolt head of part #31 in the manual (oil filter valve) is completely stripped and I can not remove it to get at the filter...
I've already ordered a replacement from the local dealership, but was looking for advice/suggestions on removing the damaged one without further I jury to my bike ...
PEASE HELP!!!
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15 Aug 2012 09:31 - 15 Aug 2012 09:32 #542740 by wireman
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Buy a set of these from sears B)

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15 Aug 2012 10:19 #542752 by Motor Head
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You might be able to fit a smaller socket, like 16mm or 5/8" on it after using a file to sharpen up the Hex. A Dremel tool might speed that up some.
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15 Aug 2012 10:35 #542756 by Street Fighter LTD
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If totally F--k uped. In the past I have TIG welded a bolt or piece of steel to a ruined bolt so I have fresh meat to grab on to to remove it.

Just a thought if all else fails
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15 Aug 2012 10:52 #542761 by StreetfighterKz
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A pipe wrench may be handy if the bolt is already ruined. I think I had to use one on my 1000 when I first got it and the PO cranked the main drain plug.

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15 Aug 2012 11:18 #542766 by Demon650
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Street Fighter LTD wrote: If totally F--k uped. In the past I have TIG welded a bolt or piece of steel to a ruined bolt so I have fresh meat to grab on to to remove it.

Just a thought if all else fails
Dave

Haha!!! I was about to sink two tapcon screws Into said piece for same "fresh meat" theory....
Think I'll give the interesting looking sears-socket set, or my new vice-grip pipe wrench a try first
though, BUT, it is nice to hear I'm not the only one to jump to such extremes in similar situations!!

Thanks guys for all suggestions!!
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15 Aug 2012 11:22 #542768 by Demon650
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wireman wrote: Buy a set of these from sears B)

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...and what, pray tell, are these interesting looking sockets?
Are the made specifically for such occasions?!?
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15 Aug 2012 11:32 #542771 by Tomolu5
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They are basicly the inverse of an easy out, made to grab anything around when turned counterclockwise. Also, I have had success with taping the head of the bolt with a hammer, not very hard, just enough to "shock" it, then it is easier to break free
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15 Aug 2012 23:48 - 15 Aug 2012 23:54 #542860 by Demon650
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so< I finally got the valve bolt free, I "only" had to remove exhaust system, whack it with a hammer and use a fancy new VICE-GRIP monkeywrench I'd bought just for the occasion...
and as always it becomes a give-n-take situation as I've discovered a VERY rusted section of the exhaust pipe at the bridge between the two sides where I proceeded to create an aproximate 1" crack as I was jiggling it free from the head.

I"ve decided I'm simply going to use some JB-WELD to patch this until I get a little more time on my hands to cut it free and weld in a new piece....
but for now it's beginning to feel like there is more of the bike in the house than there is ON THE ACTUAL BIKE!!
(lemme tell you how happy this makes the wife)...
more pic's to come, but both my phone AND internet are acting screwy...
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