Originally Posted by
Bike tinker man
I fully agree use a punch but remember its not a center punch (that will spread it) its a drift punch see attached, which come in different sizes to suite the pin being removed, most likely you will not have one: you can try a SS bolt about +1." long, file the end so its flat it should work.
Thanks - using the punch worked perfectly. That plus a pair of pliers and I got it off.