used a bolt extractor today

[quads14589]

yeah i broke a bolt today that was in my case by my oil filter cover, it took me and my dad about 10 min to get it out and ordered the new bolt and should be ready to go next week.:)

[EXevan91]

hooray ! well GL that u dont do it again :) have fun wit 'er

Wrenching your own bike is awesome.

Good job.

try puting a little oil on the new bolt b4 you but it back in

[jason43050]

Originally posted by quads14589
yeah i broke a bolt today that was in my case by my oil filter cover, it took me and my dad about 10 min to get it out and ordered the new bolt and should be ready to go next week.:) lol io did the same thing to my 05 400 ex. was it the small bolt? on the right?

[johnsls]

If & when possible USE A TORQUE WRENCH.
:cool:

Also if I'm not mistaken that cover has a o-ring gasket on it right? If it does also keep that in mind and just snug the bolt in.

Realistically the only time a little bolt like that will leak is if you hand tighten the bolt..:huh

[brian-250]

Sometimes it happens to the best of us, i was puttin mine back on and talking to a friend and i was using a snap-on 11IN 3/8 ratchet. I normally use a 1/4In drive but i was thinking and just got it to tight and snap! Mine wouldent come out so i just tapped the hole and put in a bigger bolt, works good for now.:p