Plastic allen bolts holding fans on S4R

[bigredduke]

Not sure which section to post this but....
How do you remove the plastic allen bolts that go through the radiator on the S4R without damaging them?

Simply turning them anti-clockwise doesn't work, they just turn & stay in the same position. I don't want to damage them & I want to put them back after I've had a fiddle! :confused:

[slob]

Is part 14(red) turning? You probably have to hold that.

[Paranoid Dave]

loads of wd40 over it first should help things slip better too.

[Sparky]

Be a little carefull with wd40 on plastic as it can make it swell.

[Paranoid Dave]

really? does it work on other things, i'll order a couple of cases :D

[Sparky]

I'll let you try it first as it might smart a bit :eek:

[bigredduke]

Got them off! Needed different size allen keys on each side and had to remove radiator mounting bolts to get at the third inner screw & sleeve. (there's always one which is awkward to get to). I got the bike out today in daylight & it was much easier to see. Memo to self: don't do any work on the bike after dark & a few glasses of wine, the results will always be of dubious quality.