Frustration with wellnuts

[Blackmoon181 19]

Looking for some opinions/guidance on Honda's use of wellnuts on the NC. Have had a few spin out now which make them a PITA to remove. 

 

For those who don't know they are a rubber bung with a brass nut ( probably a better name) .

 

Honda has used them on a number of the side panels and top bodywork. 

 

Lesson learned is put antiseize on the bolts beforehand! My NC is 4 years old and has only seen 1 winter.

 

Bar the obvious gripping with pliers / drilling out, any ideas?

 

Cheers Nick

 

 

[Spindizzy 7,109]

Used a lot on planes as well. When they seize we usually end up using a drill and screw extractor. It either comes out normally or the rubber pulls through or shears off. Depends how sturdy the material is it passes through. 

[outrunner 4,457]

Can not help I'm afraid, my NC750X is heading for it's 5th winter and I have never had a problem probably because soon after I got it I took the panels off, just to see how hard it would be and when refitting I used wee bit of grease on them all. Also removed the front mudguard (there's a misnomer if ever I heard one) and greased all the fittings on that as well.

 

 

Andy.

Edited November 25, 2020 by outrunner