im trying to remove the starter solinoid on my 81 plate xv1000
theres a bolt that goes upwards in the manual its called a pivet screw
its rounded off and im struggling to get it out so im thinking of drilling it out
my problem is i cant find a replacement screw. can anyone send me a link  preferably a uk one or advise me on what to google to find one
thanks.

Hi Alfie,

in order to get it out, weld a nut onto the end of the old screw.

For the new screw, I got myself a suitably long stainless M8-bolt and turned the end down to accept an M6-thread. Use plenty of copperpaste on the thread in the cases and plenty of grease on the pivot and you should be set.

Cheers,
Greg

Hello Alfie

I had the same problem. I took the side cover off and cut the bolt in two places with a hacksaw. When I removed the mech I had enough purchase on the remaining bolt to remove it.

I went to my local Yamaha dealers to get a replacement bolt thinking I had had no chance. Believe it or not but they had one on the shelf.

Regards
Kevin