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Post by scootertrash88 on Jan 12, 2013 18:23:17 GMT -5
Any suggestions on loosening the screws on the cover? I was able to loosen 1, but the other wont budge! I hit it with some wd-40, and tried a couple different screwdrivers including a drill! Nothing moves it, and I don't want it to strip!
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Post by Fox on Jan 12, 2013 20:16:09 GMT -5
Use a manual impact screwdriver. You push down on it and apply pressure to loosen and then hit it kind hard with a rubber hammer on the back. Don't kill but don't baby it either.  |
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Post by larrball on Jan 12, 2013 20:29:00 GMT -5
Use a manual impact screwdriver. You push down on it and apply pressure to loosen and then hit it with a rubber hammer on the back. Harber-Fright $4.99 www.harborfreight.com/7-piece-reversible-impact-driver-set-93481.htmlDo this in a warm (50F or better) environment, too cold and it's going to crack the top. No matter what one you use.. be nice.. or you will be replacing a master Cyc. cover (if you'r lucky) at best.  Like Dave said, rubber hammer. |
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Post by qwertydude on Jan 12, 2013 20:41:04 GMT -5
When you do get them off be sure to replace those screws with nice stainless ones. Those screws in particular seem to made of peanut butter.
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Post by rockynv on Jan 12, 2013 21:25:45 GMT -5
Replacing those screws should probably be made part of the PDI process. If you don't replace them they should be coated with a little silicone or possibly some brake grease. Don't use brake fluid as it absorbes water and could cause the screws to corrode into place.
If you flush out the original brake fluid the moment you get the bike and keep on flushing it out and replacing it at least every two years minimum like you are supposed to a lot of these types of problems will be eliminated. Problem is most seem to be unaware that brake fluid absorbes moisture and only has a two year service life and needs to be totally flushed out and replaced after that to prolong the life of your braking systems. Even a bottle of brake fluid should be tossed if not all used within 6 months to a year of first opening it.
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Post by scootertrash88 on Jan 12, 2013 22:06:34 GMT -5
Thanks for the info! I'll be hitting harbor freight in the morning, and Home Depot right after for. Screws
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Post by Fox on Jan 12, 2013 22:10:14 GMT -5
You probably don't need to replace the screws. Just hit them with WD40 and a rag and install them and just tighten them regular tight, not super tight and a couple times a year remove and replace them with a WD40 shot.
The impact is spring loaded. Read the instructions.
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Post by qwertydude on Jan 13, 2013 2:01:43 GMT -5
Also what really helps is a drop of copper anti seize compound on the screws when reinserting them. But new stainless ones are the best choice as they won't strip when removing them again.
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Post by jarlaxle on Jan 13, 2013 9:06:41 GMT -5
Yes, Never-Seize is your friend!
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Post by rockynv on Jan 13, 2013 15:26:34 GMT -5
Also what really helps is a drop of copper anti seize compound on the screws when reinserting them. But new stainless ones are the best choice as they won't strip when removing them again. Use the copper if you have a nickle/chrome plated resevoir but if it is anodized aluminum use the silver anti seize. Copper/chrome/nickle and aluminum don't mix well and will eat away at each other. |
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