Wow- did those buggers at the factory weld those t-45 bolts to the frame? I'm trying to remove the t-45 bolt on the chrome part of the seat and can't budge them! I'm a big strong dude, too... tried all four, any hints?

 

I had a bolt snap in there when I was installing my Danny Gray seat, be carefull with them they strip easily.

Try using a breaker bar to see if it gives you more leverage.

 

That's probably my first problem... I'm use in a screwdriver-like tool for the bolt, and probably should be using a socket set?

 

Correct go with a T-45 socket and a breaker bar, that's how I originally got the off when I went with the FXCW seat.

 

Thanks, bro. And sorry to hear you snapped your bolt. That sounds like a rough deal.

 

They probably used a thread sealant like loctite. Use a pencil type soldering iron to heat the bolt first.

 

I have gone through the same process (including snapped bolt). Ended up visiting my dealer who used a tool together with a warm air gun. He told me the warm air gun did it. Never tried it myself.

 

had to use a breaker bar with mine also

 

Whenever in doubt and just short of fugging things up, heat will usually save the situation.
Ron

 

Greetings,

Like the others have stated, I used a blow dryer to heat it up some, then the T-45 and went very, very slow. Take your time as broken bolts suck!