Need help to remove ignition from top clamp

[crat996]

I am replacing lower triple clamp and while i had the bike apart i wanted to get the top clamp powder coated. Can anyone explain how to remove the ignition switch from the top clamp?

thanks in advance.

[DEcosse]

The bolts are shear bolts - the heads snap off (deliberately) when installed - anti-theft measure.
You'll need to drill them out most likely.
You can get similar replacements from Triumph, but probably easier to just replace with std socket cap screws.

[t955i2001]

I have been able to take a small flat chisel and hit the edge of the bolts counter clockwise and brake them loose and then turn them out with a pair of pliers.

[superduty]

I just grabbed the heads w/ a pair of pliers and was able to back them out.

[crat996]

I used a dremel and cut a slot in them and they came out like a champ.

[sss1200]

Originally Posted by crat996

I used a dremel and cut a slot in them and they came out like a champ.

Ditto