Allen Bolt Rounded Off!

[BretonM]

I dunno, but who cares? Good tools are priceless. I've forgotten the price after the first "impossible" bolt came out with a smile. You need a reversible drill though.

Yeah I have a reversible drill.

 

[BretonM]

[QUOTE 4560508, member: 45"]Cut the offending half of the handlebar off at the stem. Reverse it then sellotape it back to the stem. You can then fit your new grips on the now-clear bar end.[/QUOTE]
Really??

 

[screenman]

Will that loosen the bolt itself??

Yes.

 

[steve50]

How much are they ??

http://www.uktoolcentre.co.uk/Shop/...oduct+Search&gclid=CInghqzVsNACFQwo0wodjq0OLg
or screwfix but they are dearer
http://www.screwfix.com/p/trend-pro-grabit-screw-and-bolt-remover-2-pieces/21391

 

[Yellow Saddle]

http://www.uktoolcentre.co.uk/Shop/...oduct+Search&gclid=CInghqzVsNACFQwo0wodjq0OLg

That's the one. But beware, they come in various sizes. That one is for bolts 4mm and thicker. We don't know how thick the bolt/screw in question is, some grips use 3mm. 3mm Grabits are available and cheaper.

Absolutely fantastic product.

 

[screenman]

Bloody tool salesman, that is another few bob my bank account will be short of tomorrow.

 

[BretonM]

Yes.

I've tried drilling the bolt but it doesn't seem to be doing anything.
It's annoying how a bolt and a piec of plastic are hindering my operation.

 

[steve50]

Bloody tool salesman, that is another few bob my bank account will be short of tomorrow.

Me too, got to have a set of those in my tool box.

 

[screenman]

I've tried drilling the bolt but it doesn't seem to be doing anything.
It's annoying how a bolt and a piec of plastic are hindering my operation.

How do you mean not doing anything, once the head is gone there is nothing to keep it tight.

 

[BretonM]

Me too, got to have a set of those in my tool box.

This sounds pathetic but I was gonna take my bike to get its hydraulic brakes bled anyway so do you think my LBS will be able to do anything with it.

 

[BretonM]

How do you mean not doing anything, once the head is gone there is nothing to keep it tight.

I'm not having a very good night, I was half way through the bolt and my drill ran out

 

[BretonM]

I'm not having a very good night, I was half way through the bolt and my drill ran out

I should have worded it better.

 

[steve50]

Is the clamp holding your grip in place made of plastic?

 

[BretonM]

Is the clamp holding your grip in place made of plastic?

Certainly is

 

[steve50]

Certainly is

Can you cut the clamp with a stanley knife or similar?