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Removing ignition barrel
Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 10:54 pm
by syihabuddin
Hi,
My bike has been stripped and due for a rebuild. I'm getting the yokes along with the other bits and pieces powder coated.
My question is how can I remove the ignition barrel from the top yoke without destroying it. I understand it has a security bolt/fastener.
Thanks!
Re: Removing ignition barrel
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:20 am
by Tirpitz
You need to drop the steering stem out of the headstock first, then you can remove the top yoke. Once removed you can remove the barrel from the yoke - although the bolts used have unconventional heads.
If you look at this thread here
viewtopic.php?f=123&t=13194 it shows you how to get the top yoke off for greasing headstock bearings. So that will do for your purposes.
Re: Removing ignition barrel
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 1:31 pm
by syihabuddin
Hi Tirpitz,
Thanks for your reply. The yoke has already been removed. I see the bolt and yes they look pretty weird to me, much like rivets.
I can't seem to find a way to remove the barrel without essentially using brute force and destroying it. How did you manage to undo that bolt?
Thanks.
Re: Removing ignition barrel
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 2:30 pm
by cargo
Re: Removing ignition barrel
Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 4:35 am
by syihabuddin
I shall destroy them then. Thanks cargo!
Re: Removing ignition barrel
Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2013 11:33 pm
by Spjallen
How did you get on with drilling these bolts out? I'm planning on doing the same.
Re: Removing ignition barrel
Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 12:06 am
by syihabuddin
It's a little tricky to get it on a bench thanks to the shape.
But once you get the drill bit centered, just drill away the head of the rivet/screw. Get both sides out and replace with an allen caphead screw.