Removing ignition barrel

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syihabuddin
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Removing ignition barrel

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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!
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Re: Removing ignition barrel

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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.
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Re: Removing ignition barrel

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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.
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I shall destroy them then. Thanks cargo!
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Re: Removing ignition barrel

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How did you get on with drilling these bolts out? I'm planning on doing the same.
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Re: Removing ignition barrel

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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.
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