This is a massive KTM design flaw. The bolts that hold on the tank spoilers screw into captured nuts moulded into the surface of the tank. After a few years when you try to undo the spoiler the captured nut starts to turn. It's one of those lurching stomach moments because once they spin there is absolutely no way to get out the bolt except to drill. It's a tank write off and KTM have stopped honouring the warranty claims now. I've tried for a week now soaking in penetrating oil, AC50, WD40 the works. I've tried injecting liquid superglue to see if I can trap the nut again. I've tried swearing quite a lot too but it makes no difference. The fooker is stuck and the nut is spinning.
But this afternoon time my 6 year old son made magic happen! He got a good way with a 3mm drill bit - enough to get the bolt really hot and on a whim I stopped him and had a go with an allen key - one last try before going up a 2mm and "off with the head". And LO - the heat had done what no amount of AC50 or penetrating oil had managed. The fooker just unscrewed.


