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It's amazing what can get done when you have the proper tools. 
Glad it worked out ok.
Glad it worked out ok.
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Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!
80G (Green paint(PO idea))
The Green Monster
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
Got him in '04.
bald tire & borrowing parts
80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
Scarlet
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
Got her in '11
Ready for the twisties!
81H (previously CPMaynard's)
Hugo
Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
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i had the same thing happen to mine once.....i made the mistake of trying to get that off with a 12pt socket. that was the beginning of the end. mine looked a lot like yours. like most every body on this thread said....'it will have to be sacrificed' then look on ebay or see if andreas has one. that is what i had to do.testing 1-2-3
1980 1100 mnsComment
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Hasn't worked out ok yet, but I'm confident we can get the bolt out even if we damage the cup doing so, I have both the bolt and cup in excellent condition so that won't be a problem. I also see by the photo that the trick of catching the edge with a driver or such hasn't been tried, so that's something else we can try as well, maybe even before we get medieval on it. If we put a tight 6 point on it and as much pressure as it will take and then rap on it with a chisel on the edge in the direction of loosening it, that may break it free.Cy
1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
Vetter Windjammer IV
Vetter hard bags & Trunk
OEM Luggage Rack
Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
Spade Fuse Box
Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
750 FD Mod
TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
XJ1100 Front Footpegs
XJ1100 Shocks
I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.Comment
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If you want a permanent fix for this, don't throw away the old bolt. Instead, grind/file what's left of the head into a round shape, pick up a common 1/2" nut (3/4" wrench size), drill the threads out until it fits over the 'nub' of the old head, then braze/silver-solder it on. You now have a nice big bolt head that won't strip and you can use either a 3/4" or 19mm wrench on it...
Do remove the check valve before heating so you don't damage the spring, then reinstall when you're done...Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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