Help! 2 Bros Bolt Stripped

[leclairk]

I put on a set of 2 bros slip ons today. I went to remove the rear cover to install one of the P1X tips and one of the torx screw heads stripped out! It is totally stripped out. Any ideas? Is there a shop I could take it to that might be able to get it out? Do I dare try to use a drill bit and drill it out. I called 2 bros and they said send them one of the cans and they will get it out. Problem with that is I would be without my bike for 2-3 weeks! Color me FRUSTRATED!!!

 

[BackintheSaddle]

I have had some success using an Allen wrench that is slightly larger and tapping it into the bolt head, You may only get one shot at it so go slow and careful.

Worst case, drill the head off the bolt and once you get the rest of the cap clear you should be able to get a hold of the remaining screw with vise-grips or similar to unscrew it.

Good Luck!

 

[leclairk]

It worked! It worked! I started with a small drill bit and worked my way up. I thought I would be able to break the head off the screw and go from there, but after I drilled out the center, I grabbed it with a pair of needle nose and the screw came loose. Thank God. The last thing I wanted to do was ship the pipe back to 2 Bros. I have to buy a new screw but who cares. The pipes sound awesome BTW!! Too loud without the inserts.