Posts: 13
Joined: 3/3/2014
Location: GBR
Hi, im new to forums but I desperately need help, ive recently bought some bikes second hand and in the process of swapping parts between them I was changing headsets. And the allen bolt that screws into the fork has threaded and now I can't get it out or get the forks off. I know that drilling it out is an option but I dont want to damage the forks because they're haro and fairly expensive. does anyone have any advice on how I could get this allen bolt out?? thanks 
Posts: 16
Joined: 12/2/2013
Location: MA, USA
Sorry bud, having a hard time deciphering what your problem is ??
And the allen bolt that screws into the fork has threaded and now I can't get it out or get the forks off.
Is the Allen head stripped ? Is it cross threaded?
Post a pic of the problem and a little clearer write up and we may be able to help you :]
Posts: 13
Joined: 3/3/2014
Location: GBR
Edited Date/Time:
Thanks but im not quite sure, I was tightening it and it made a screech and then wont loosen or tighten at all now.
Posts: 13
Joined: 3/3/2014
Location: GBR
Posts: 16
Joined: 12/2/2013
Location: MA, USA
Not really sure...Hate to give you the wrong advice. Can you post a pic?
Is the Allen head stripped ? If not, make sure you have a good snug fitting Allen wrench and put a cheater bar on it and try unscrewing it (righty titghty,,lefty loosey). If you get it to move work the bolt out by working it back and forth.
The "screech" you heard was probably just the cap bolt against the stem...metal on metal.
Grease is your friend, use plenty of it!
Posts: 13
Joined: 3/3/2014
Location: GBR
There should be a picture already up but ill post it again, I have the correct allen wrench but what's a cheater bar? And the screech was definitaly not a metal on metal, I know what that sounds like but thanks so far
Posts: 13
Joined: 3/3/2014
Location: GBR
Posts: 1069
Joined: 6/28/2013
Location: Saint Peters, MO USA
just use a cheater bar to get it out... then post a pic of the threads and we can help you from there... spray either silicone spray or (haters gonna hate) wd40 and then use a cheater bar.
Deviant BMX store
Shirts and Iphone cases available soon! Check site for details!
Posts: 16
Joined: 12/2/2013
Location: MA, USA
Sorry, I meant a pic of YOUR stem and bolt.
Cheater bar = extension or something to give you more leverage,,, make the wrench longer where you put your hand.
Posts: 13
Joined: 3/3/2014
Location: GBR
Posts: 1298
Joined: 9/30/2013
Location: Cedar Hill, MO USA
Posts: 1298
Joined: 9/30/2013
Location: Cedar Hill, MO USA
Posts: 13
Joined: 3/3/2014
Location: GBR
This bolt spins but will not tighten or loosen, sorry its not a good image its dark in the UK. 
Posts: 13
Joined: 3/3/2014
Location: GBR
thank you @Ricked_Em I didnt know they sold these. I'll just drill the bolt out and buy a new one of these. thanks to everyone else that helped me out
Posts: 50
Joined: 1/18/2014
Location: GBR
Go to winstanleys bmx and you will get the same thing but free shipping instead of extortionate shipping since you are in the uk
Posts: 21431
Joined: 5/23/2008
Location: Royalton, MN USA
Moderator
Star nut is toast
It must not be a welded star nut.
"Hey anybody ever make that mistake like right when you wake up in the morning and you believe in yourself?" -Kyle Kinane
"BIKES!" -Tom Segura
Posts: 13
Joined: 3/3/2014
Location: GBR
I've got a star nut oredered now, and no it wasn't welded in, does this matter much if its not?
