I use a bolt extractor kit from Irwin...

http://www.irwin.com/irwin/consumer/jhtml/detail.jhtml?prodId=IrwinProd1
00514

They have a LH thread cut internally that grips the socket head and
yes,the bolts need to be whacked before attempting to remove them :-)

This solution works well on the outer bolts as the units fit on a 3/8
extension to reach.

D

'86 Westy

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