I had the same problem when I tried to modify a new airbox on my 900. I tried to drill the screw heads off but they tended to spin, overheat and melt the airbox! I eventually drilled all of the heads off and filled the holes with black silicone, but what a job!
Welshkev
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TriumphTrophy@..., Robert <apsllp@...> wrote:
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> If the brass inserts just sit and spin, your just screwed.
>
> Cut the screws or buy a new airbox (which is why most of the dealers
> just sold new air boxes instead of replacing filters).
>
> Bob Clark
> 01 Sunset Red Trophy 1200
> Jacksonville, FL
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> ldwolfe wrote:
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> > what is the trick to removing the screws when the internal brass
> > inserts just spin? I should have addressed this issue when I last
> > changed my air filter< but, hind sight is 20/20. :-))
> > LDW
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