2007 ST1300 fork oil lock piece bolt (help!)

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Nov 3, 2008
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Location
san diego, ca
Bike
'07 ST1300
I've seen the threads. I tried an impact driver, then a 1/2 breaker bar, which I discontinued use immediately when the corners of the bolt started to dimple. Then a 1500W heat gun, more and more heat until it maxed out at 250f at the bolt and still wouldn't budge. It's not spinning at all. I have a 2 gal compressor that goes to 125, maybe good for a shot or two with a cheap gun. Good idea or bad idea? Options? Thanks!
Many, many years ago I had a local dealer install Racetech gold valves. They handed it off to a rookie, I assume, because the forks were assembled without a washer between the spring and spacer on each fork. That and a personal phone call asking how I would rate the service tech. I said no comment. So there's that.
 
Oooo... I feel your pain.

Should it come to it, do you have the means of holding the tube and drilling the heads off the bolt?

Could do it handheld, but I'd personally be happier if I could hild it in a vise and use a machine tool like a mill, lathe or last resort, a drill press.

Detach the bolt head, pull the internals and show the stub who's boss.
 
Thank you STRider. I'm going to try an air gun and if it strips that's what I'll do. I've ordered 2 new oil lock pieces and bolts in preparation.
 
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