rounded bolt head - valk junkyards?

[bruce harle]

working to change the rear drive oil ('98 Tourer), I've got the filler bolt rounded off.  Hard to imagine it was put in this hard.  Still not out, looking like I'm going to have to remove the exhaust!  @#$^@@%!.  Hoping to find one of those reverse socket type of things that will fit over this 17 mm head first.

Anyway, once I do get it out, any suggestions on where to get a new one?  Dealer is always an option of course but seems that this item should be available in a salvage yard.

thanks in advance
bruce

[Chrisj CMA]

This item is not one you want from salvage.  Its very soft metal.....just order one from HDL.  These covers have been used on cases and engines by Honda since the 70's and will almost always tear up if you try using a crescent or open end wrench on them.  You must use a tight fitting 6point socket for best results, and BTW snug (not even as tight as a spark plug) will do

[Gunslinger]

I agree that this is an Item you should get from HDL, but for used parts I would suggest Pinwall Cycle (http://www.pinwallcycle.com)

If you can't find what you are looking for in their online store give them a call. They have been very easy to work with for me in rebuilding two wrecked bikes.