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Old 10-17-2005, 02:44 PM   #89 (permalink)
TimMullen
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Originally Posted by Surferjer
quit using the horrible inset hex bolts, and switch to a metric standard head bolt. The bolt heads might be better in tight places, but they strip easily.
I just bought a supply of extra bolts when I discovered that the dealer had "stripped" the bolts that hold on the front cover and and the vents. I have no problem using my tools on them, but if you don't fulling insert the Allen head wrench, it does tend to strip...
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