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Ok. I give up. 
Thanks for all the suggestions, nonetheless.
Thanks for all the suggestions, nonetheless.
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Why are you giving up? You are making steady progress. Probably doesn't seem that way but you are. I was going to suggest the impact wrench too; it's just a bit bigger then those Deebs suggested and the bits that acoompany it are still American standard. If it did the job though great. I acutally own one. It is just a bit bigger then the JIS ones and sometimes it's bulk can hamper things. Evapo rust works slow but sure. I would just leave it in there for a day. Don't forget to check the welds. The left control is the one that has more welds in it that need to be checked/verified and resoldered if necessary. Don't give up. Spend the time going through all the electrical connections and grounds on the entire bike. I mean all of them. One product that I have always liked to use to spritz all my connections is CAIG Deoxit D5 (I know I keep telling you to buy something) but this stuff is really good at cleaning the oxidation you can't see off of contacts. It also maintains them for longer then the contact cleaner you can pick up at Walmart etc...
I can't really see the screws condition from you pictures but if they are not stripped reuse them. I have never put any Loctite on mine. They shouldn't come loose by just torquing them. The reason they are so hard to remove to begin with is because they are mounted in aluminum. Dissimilar metals will seize over time with the oxidation that builds up on them. I actually use anti seize on some things like the middle and final drive drain and fill bolts. I don't on the control screws and cover screws.Last edited by cajun31; 12-30-2024, 11:06 PM.2 - 80 LGs bought one new
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JonnyO, however long submersed will not damage any part, so no worries
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Every time I take on a new task and am forced to challenge myself by entering the "unknown" and keep plugging away until I succeed I'm upping my game. Things get frustrating without a doubt but now I have the confidence to go anywhere I want in the country on a 45 year old motorcycle with nothing more than my wits and a minimal amount of tools to get things done with.
NOTHING will give you more confidence in life than overcoming self doubt, keep at it and you WILL succeed as long as you keep asking questions and stay away from making self deprecating statements.1980 XS1100G
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Appreciate the positivity from you guys but I've done everything suggested.
( I think ) I'll just have to say "I've shelved it for now" then. Frustrating to an old buzzard, it is.
It will continue to bug me, no doubt, as it bounced around on my trip to get Pig Spit. 
ANYWAY, Happy New Year!
to you all and I'm forever grateful for your invaluable gifts of shared wisdom and advice!
-Jonny in SCW
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