Hey guys & gals:

A friend thinks be broke a bolt in the housing on his bike (not a GS) about half-way down(that's cause half comes out with a jagged edge..so he's pretty sure)...is there a tool, like a reverse drill or something, to drill into the bolt and turn it out??

I told him I had "a few friends" to ask

Thank you.

http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3890&highlight=easy

Thanks, John..that was my concept...what exactly is and EASY out?

you can get them at almost any hardware store...they are specifically made for broken bolts and stripped screws..

EASY-OUT, EASYOUT, EZ OUT, EZY OUT, BOLT AND STUD EXTRACTOR:
(AKA) Bolt Extractor, Screw Extractor, Bolt Remover, Stud Extractor, Stud Remover.

Just called the hardware store in my town and lo & behold they do have this...in a few sizes and a set, range $8 to $20.00...sure is worth my taking a stab at it before I go to the stealer (er, uhm, I mean DEALER).
Thank you for the info.

you need a drill, the right sized Ti drill bit, and patience too.

You can get a stud removel tool that fits the end of a 1/2" square drive.  It has on off-set knurled wheel in it that grips the stud more tightly the harder you turn it.  Use this if there's enough of the stud left sticking out to get a grip, otherwise you will need the 'EZ Out'.

If Richard's suggestion doesn't work.

Just remember the secret to a successful "easy-out" procedure: Make sure you use the correct size easy out for your broken bolt and the correct size drill for that easy out. If the hole you drill is too small for the easy out, it won't get a good bite (only the tip will engage) if you break the easy out in the stud... You've got a bigger problem.

And very important - Use a fresh SHARP bit and drill the hole as close to the exact center of the broken stud, bolt, etc as you can. Use a center punch to get started.

Paul

Good points, and thank you all...I'm taking the bike for my buddy to a friends service garage later this morning.  The garage has an easy-out set. I am also printing and taking all the hints & tips, and I'll let ya know the outcome.  Thanks again. GStwin.com rocks!