Hi,

I've been experiencing a very stupid, frustrating and nerve-wrecking issue. Every time I try to add/remove/mod my xt660z (2010, bought new from a Yam dealer) I am stopped by an allen bolt or more!
The first time was when I replaced my brake pedal the bolt was already messed up for some reason?! and I had my local bike alley shop to hammer a torque 30 in, so that I could unscrew the bloody thing.

Now, I took a day off to fit a PCV and MTC can, and again same problem... Two messed up allen bolts on the side crash panel, so can't remove the tank! And one under the pipes that turns ad vitam eternam.... but doesn't unscrew...

So... went back to the helpful local shop begging for assistance, but the guy wasn't there so now I feel a bit screwed I will not be able to get another day off before some time so I will have to pay for labour hours to get it done.
I am sure you can imagine my frustration!!!

I am definitely mechanically challenged, and I own only household tools (wrenches,allen keys, screw drivers etc...) but come on the task doesn't seem that difficult!!!

Anyways had anyone had similar problems, could it be a manufacturing issue? Should I ring my Yamaha dealer and get him to do something about the bolts?

Cheers,
P.