| Author | Message | ||
     Monorad |
Can anyone tell me what size it is, what its called, and where I can get the torx wrench needed to take this off? Why does Buell use these infuriating things? ARGH. As much as I love the crossroads bars, I still want to get lower, so I think I'm going to try to mount an XBR top triple in the near future and I want to pull everything apart in advance to get a sense of what I'm dealing with in there. Thanks. | ||
| Spatten1 |
Odie did the conversion you want to try, he may have some good advice for you. | ||
| Glitch |
Why does Buell use these infuriating things? I wish they hadn't as well. It a #27 security torx I think. Since you're thinking of using the XB*R upper triple clamp, this will help with what you're dealing with there. Good luck! | ||
| Monorad |
Thanks Glitch. Somehow I hadn't seen that post. Very very helpful. | ||
| Odie |
Monorad- if you need any help drop me a line. Later, Odie | ||
| Spatten1 |
Odie, you should sell Special Ops triple clamp conversion kits. There seems to be plenty of demand. | ||
| Johnparts |
They call them tamper proof torx bits they are for security reasons like not being able to steal the bike by just pulling it off | ||
| Davefla |
Seconding what Johnparts said- the Firebolts have these fastening the ignition switch. I think they're used so that the professional thieves will have to steal extra stuff from the Snap-On truck when they break into it...  | ||
| Cataract2 |
The bolts size is a T45 tamper proof. You need to find the tool for that. | ||
| Mountainrider |
Tamper proof torx is common on almost any type vehicle made anymore. Just pick up a small set at any auto parts store. It is a stupid ideal because it is only tamper proof until you have the right bits. | ||
| Blake |
Thread will be moved to KV - Ergonomics... topic. 172689 | ||
| Bikertrash05 |
Are you a tool junky or do you just want to get the job done? http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=697 0&productId=200317931&R=200317931 http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=0 0973645000&subcat=Screwdrivers | ||
| Cataract2 |
Bikertrash, problem with the Tork bolts on the Buell is they used an uncommon size. T45. Believe me, I looked all over town to find one store out of many that had it. | ||
| Odie |
Cataract2- a Snap-On truck is where I found mine..... | ||
| Lovematt |
A buddy of mine had redone his bike and what he did was drill a hole in the end. He got a socket bit and was able to clamp it down to drill the hole. I had already gotten mine from Al at American Sport Bike and didn't know my buddy did this...oh well. (Message edited by lovematt on October 22, 2005) | ||
| Lightningbolt |
Psht... special tools my •••... LOL go ghetto... drill out the center then use a regular torx... Not really recommended but effective... Thanks JohnParts. |
