frozen bolt

[Jim Hyman]

--- In DSN_klr650@egroups.com, Adam Stahnke wrote:

> With all the talk of swing lubrication, I decided to tackle the

job.

> The swingarm is off, but one bolt holding the three hole funky thing > won't come out. The nut is off. After lots of WD-40 and Liquid

wrench,

> I can rotate the bolt both directions but it won't come out. I have > hammered the hell out of it, but it won't budge. I am planning on > buying a new bolt, so damaging it is not an issue. Any ideas on

how to

> get it out? Cutting torch? Small explosive? > > -Adam

Two possible soulutions if you're patient: 1) soak the frozen parts with coca-cola (as best you can). Wait over-night and soak several more times. Don't laugh, it has worked for me (sometimes). [remember in science class how soaking teeth for an extended time would disolve the teeth?] No, I don't know if root beer or other carbonated drinks will work. 2) Wal-Mart sells a product similar to WD-40 that I have used with success. It's in a bright yellow can & cost twice as much as other lubricating/penetrating oils (sorry I don't remember the name of this product). On several occasions, I had to apply several soakings over several days. good luck, Professor