09-30-2018, 09:05 PM
(09-30-2018, 12:21 PM)misterprofessionality_imp Wrote: far be it for me to complain about Honda bolting things together with extreme care, but I just tried to install my new frame sliders only to discover that i am physically incapable of moving the bolts, even a tiny fraction of an inch. These are the same mounting points used for a lot of engine guards, so I'm sure some of you have encountered this before.
Any tips out there on how to get these bolts to move? i mean it, my ratchet just disintegrated in my hand trying to turn this bolt. there must be a trick to this.
first step is penetrating oil--I give the nut and bolt a good soaking with PB Blaster and let sit for awhile (ideally overnight) and that usually does the trick. breaker bar or rubber mallet only if needed, but I prefer to use as little brute force (and new tools) as necessary