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Review on ARES 70016 Damaged Extractor Removes by Erik Sanders

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(Posted on VTXOA) I've studied hundreds of instructions on how to remove broken bolts. And it seemed hopeless. That's what happened. I've been tracking delay pop in my new V&H exhaust for a while. I replaced the gaskets, removed the dual valve, fiddled with the A/F. Nothing worked. So while waiting for the air shutoff valve repair membrane to arrive (as suggested in another post) I decided while the bike was HOT. that it might be nice to tighten my already washed nuts on the exhaust pipe a bit. So just a little tightening here and there. and then I get to the rear exhaust screw and marvel at how easily it turns. only to realize that I clicked on it. He removed the entire exhaust and for the last 3 days he's been chiseling it, heating it, grabbing a vise, rapping, cursing, praying. then decided it was time to drill it open and use an extraction kit. Well, the thought of being boring scared the shit out of me. so I just kept looking. Well I've been looking everywhere trying to find "the one" I can get. and I came across this ARES article. I tried it for the first time. and he started spinning. I was sure it slipped on the tool. only to see the bobby pin disengage and come out clean. PTL - I can't describe how grateful I was. So I decided to post in hopes it will help someone else.

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  • Hand Tools
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  • Very Expensive