Hi everyone, I'm Marcel from NL, just bought a Speed Triple 2017 last week. Sold my MT-10, still have a V-max 1700. I love the smoothness of the triple, and of course the looks. I'll post some pictures in the coming days.... Looking forward for more triple experience...... Regards, Marcel
@Marcel ZL Welcome to the family. When placing the pictures don't forget the V Max. Just tap the upload a file button bottom right and you should be there
Hi, and welcome to the forum. Many knowledgeable and helpful members on here so don’t be afraid to ask.
Hi, Phil here, from Bolton, Lancashire, new here after a little help, I'm the owner of a Thunderbird trike and having difficulty removing the get screws from the clutch reservoir cover, they are stuck solid, tried WD40 but no joy, been suggested by RAC breakdown patrol to use impact driver, would this be a safe option?
I'm no expert, but I'd not be hitting the master cylinder with an impact driver, you could land up damaging the body. A better option would be to buy a kit like this These are specifically designed to remove stubborn screws. I've used it in the past with 100% success. Just drill a small hole, and insert what size you need, and before you know it the screws out. Can't think of the bloody name of them, someone else with come up with their name.
I think the first thing you need to do is make sure that the screwdriver bits that you are considering using are the correct ones. Don't confuse Pozidriv, Phillips and JIS. I would have no issues with using my Makita impact driver on my front brake reservoir with the right bit in it. Having removed the offending screws I would consider replacing them with stainless steel ones with either a Torx or Allen socket head. Then, if you have the same problem again, at least you wont have to drill the holes in order to use your stud extractors.
Forgot about that style of impact driver, the one I've got looks like this. Hence why I wouldn't use it on mine.
Yes, I had expected that type of impact driver was the one you were referring to which relies on a goodly blow from a blunt instrument. Whereas the one I was referring to is a more subtle approach delivering far smaller but far more impacts on the offending fixing. One of my favourite goto tools.
