Remove air filter back plate - funky bolts?
08-19-2010, 11:21 AM
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Remove air filter back plate - funky bolts?
theres a weird looking hollowed hex head bolt that looks nothing like the pic in the manual, along with the 3 normal looking bolts. No idea what this is, or how to remove it. Any suggestions?
08-19-2010, 01:05 PM
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Really, we do need more information. Year and make of Sportster would be a nice start.
08-19-2010, 01:07 PM
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Really, we do need more information. Year and make of Sportster would be a nice start.
+1 on this. My guess is that it's a TORX head bolt.
08-19-2010, 01:23 PM
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The crankcase vents through the hollow bolts on some bikes.
08-19-2010, 03:44 PM
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The crank vents the same way on all EVO Sportsters.
08-19-2010, 03:49 PM
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Use a deep well 14mm socket (or 9/16'). Thats how I take them out.
08-19-2010, 08:11 PM
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Mine used to look very close to this.
Then I made these.
Now I dont worry about rounding the head out.
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08-19-2010, 11:21 AM
Remove air filter back plate - funky bolts?
