Couldn't get a part off my CL350. Tried pliers, tapping, pulling etc. Grabbed a long bolt from another part of bike stuck it in, turned it and magic, it threads in and I can pull part off.
I'm still amazed at the stars that lined up for that bit of success

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P.S. I realise I said "air filter" by accident
