92 fj rotor bolts

[Tapartacus]

Trying to remove the rotors from my 92. Allen heads starting to strip! Anyone have any suggestions? Can I use an impact driver? I'm afraid to whack the bolts in fear of damaging the hub or anything else.
Thanks
Andrew

[fj11.5]

impact driver should be fine, try heating the bolts as they would have thread lock on them,  if your not going to re,use the bolts , a last resort is one that i have done, carefully welded old sockets to the bolt head and undone them with a ratchet wrench , 

[ribbert]

Trying to remove the rotors from my 92. Allen heads starting to strip! Anyone have any suggestions? Can I use an impact driver? I'm afraid to whack the bolts in fear of damaging the hub or anything else.
Thanks
Andrew

I'd try a good solid whack on the bolt heads with a hammer ( try and keep it flat) first.  It will break the seal between the threads and close over the burred allen heads a bit.  Then use a socket type allen key if you have one, normal ones are too springy. Also, seat the tool in the head of the bolt with a tap of  the hammer. Report back if this doesn't work or the holes are too wrecked and I'm sure there'll be plenty of advice forthcoming.
Noel

[FJmonkey]

I recently put new rotors on and used an air powered impact gun to drive them out. Now worries using this method,. You can also use the hammer driven tool to break them loose as well. Like this one: Hammer driven Impact Driver

[WestOzXJR]

 

[1tinindian]

Heat is your friend. They come right out. Try a same butane torch right on the bolt heads for a few seconds. No beating will be required.

Leon

[andyb]

By a few seconds, try a solid minute and a half.  Half-hearting it just makes it more difficult to deal with.

http://www.mototuneusa.com/power_news_--_damaged_allen_bolt_removal.htm  May also prove interesting.

[1tinindian]

By a few seconds, try a solid minute and a half.  Half-hearting it just makes it more difficult to deal with.

http://www.mototuneusa.com/power_news_--_damaged_allen_bolt_removal.htm  May also prove interesting.

Of course you're right, what the hell was I thinking?!!

[coreyoreo]

I used this #10 bolt/nut remover on mine. It just barely grips the outside edges of the bolt, so you have to make sure you tap the remover as far onto the bolt as possible. Worked like a charm for me.

[Tapartacus]

Corey where can I get one of those?
Andrew

[FJmonkey]

Corey where can I get one of those?
Andrew

You can also cut a slot into the head and with heat get it out. So if you have a thin blade cutting tool like you can get on many air tools or even a Dremal this bolt will come out....

[coreyoreo]

Corey where can I get one of those?
Andrew

Andrew, I got mine at sears in a small kit, but Harbor Freight has them too, as well as flea-bay.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/craftsman-bolt-out-5-pc-damaged-bolt-nut-remover/p-00952061000P?sLevel=0&redirectType=SKIP_LEVEL

[Tapartacus]

Thanks for all the replies everyone. I've chickened out and am going to bring my bike into my local dealer and have them put the rotors on for me. I have an issue with the front tire not spinning freely. I know the brakes drag a bit but this is a bit too much for my liking. I have done a full rebuild on the calipers and have replaced the lines with braided $140, so I have to suspect bearings or something else. I just want to ride the darn thing! So far I have rebuilt the carbs $200, spent $300 to coat the tank(it was rusted) rebuilt calipers $120, replaced worn grips both sides $60, flushed brake and clutch lines $100 on brake fluid, new valve cover gasket and bolt grommets $100, new Chinese wave rotors $200, paid $3500 for the bike, then $500 to bring it into Canada from the US..... having it all working perfectly and riding off into the sunset... PRICELESS!
Andrew

[Tapartacus]

The FJ's in my arsenal.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/95019607@N00/7307738634/#in/photostream

[yamaha fj rider]

Tapartacus very nice both are sweet. Have fun riding off in to the sun set.