Topic: how do you remove exhaust studs?

[xsmooth69x]

like the title says .... how do you remove the exhaust studs?

[MCRider]

like the title says .... how do you remove the exhaust studs?

On the 72 CB750? Should be flat top Allen head screws? On which I would use a hammer impact driver.

If you've got studs they may have been put it by the PO. I'd use a proper stud remover.
http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/search_10155_12602?vName=Hand+Tools&keyword=stud+remover&sLevel=0&sid=ISx20110429x00001&psid=64x5019
They are cheaper at harbor Freight.

[splitt]

I double-nutted mine, then used a punch and hammer. I put the punch on the end of the stud then smacked the punch with a hammer in quick concessions. (like a woodpecker) That should break the oxidation loose so that you can put a wrench on the double-nut to turn it loose. If it still won't come loose, remember penetrating oil is your friend.

[xsmooth69x]

this is for my honda cb550

double nut!!!!! i googled the technique and i cant believe i didnt think about it duh

[bender01]

I would heat the outside area also with a propane torch. Make it even easier.

[Freaky1]

I asked the guys at the head shop to remove the ones I couldn't get out when I dropped it off. 

[jdubb1977]

yep, heat & an impact driver.  you may mess a few up getting them out, but you can always replace them w/ new, non rusty versions

[pat english]

The threds on my 750 studs were already jacked.I planned on using screws anyways.so I just used vise grips..didn't need to heat anything up.