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Pcmodeler
| Posted on Monday, May 15, 2006 - 07:24 pm: |
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I can't find any spec in the manual. However, I have a T-40 and T-45. The T-40 seems a little loose and given the amount of torque needed to break the bolts loose, it wants to start stripping out the hole. A T-45 is too big. I've never had a problem with my driver set before as far as fit. Both the rotor and sprocket are doing this. Do I maybe just need a new T-40? |
Diablobrian
| Posted on Monday, May 15, 2006 - 07:38 pm: |
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I used a t-40 on my rear rotor. |
Cmm213
| Posted on Monday, May 15, 2006 - 09:00 pm: |
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I hear ya guys , this is one of my dislikes about some of the hardware on my bike. I have all the right tools and some of my allen hardware has almost been stripped out because the proper size isn't a perfect fit?? Like the three allen bolts that hold the foot peg section on, I have had trouble with those. |
Xb12burner
| Posted on Monday, May 15, 2006 - 09:32 pm: |
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I've completely stripped out two T-27's just trying to remove the airbox cover and lower chin spoiler. I think that I'm going to try some new hardware. |
Mr_cuell
| Posted on Monday, May 15, 2006 - 09:36 pm: |
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I just used a t40 yesterday and I thought it would strip but it it made it . . sort of. Halfway through the job the brand new Kobalt t40 attached to my 3/8 driver broke. The t40 just sheared. Luckily its unconditionally guaranteed, but it still caught me off the guard. I thought the bolt had gone, not the the torx . . . |
Mr_cuell
| Posted on Monday, May 15, 2006 - 09:37 pm: |
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Those mothers are tight - |
Mr_cuell
| Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 06:33 am: |
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Just broke new t40 this morning after using it on only two more rear pulley bolts. I am having to use a 24 inch breaker bar to get these things loose. Everyone else's that tight? Back to Lowes . . . |
Odinbueller
| Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 08:48 am: |
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Hardware on the rear wheel uses lockpatch to keep them torqued to spec. You may need to upgrade your tool to an impact socket, or perhaps a different brand. |
Pcmodeler
| Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 08:57 am: |
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I'm going to head to Sears during lunch and pick up another one. |
Rich
| Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 10:32 am: |
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Heat. |
Pcmodeler
| Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 10:43 am: |
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Good point. |
Pcmodeler
| Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 12:28 pm: |
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Well, one twist and I've already destroyed one of the new t-40's. Guess I'm taking those (I bought two) back. |
Firebolteric_ma
| Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 12:31 pm: |
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are the bolts the same on the front rotor as they are on the rear rotor? |
Pcmodeler
| Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 12:39 pm: |
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Yeah. I took the rotor off a front rim with no problem....it's the bolts on the rear rotor and sprocket that are torqued on tighter than a witches...... |
Jpxb9
| Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 01:14 pm: |
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Try hammer knock on the T-40 to break loctite |
Rocketman
| Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 07:37 pm: |
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Using a longer breaker bar is usually not the answer. For example, Snap-on's 1/2" standard length breaker offers a lot more torque than the slightly longer length 1/2" breaker. Too much flex in the long bar. I agree, to get tight studs undone strike the stud, or the tool you're using in situ, with a heavy hammer. Rocket |
Pcmodeler
| Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 07:43 pm: |
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Finally manged to get them off. Check this thread for my experience: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/32777/198198.html?1147822920 |
Odinbueller
| Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 07:55 pm: |
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Another good (but sometimes expensive) tool to have in these situations is an impact driver, That along with the appropriate impact socket are ideal. You don't really want to overheat the rotor to break the lockpatch, as you may warp the rotor. Just something to keep in mind. Chris |
Pcmodeler
| Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 08:05 pm: |
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Not a huge deal in this case (although I don't really want to warp the rotor if I don't need to) but I have a wave rotor on it's way and the rear sprocket is also being replaced. |
Odinbueller
| Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 08:49 pm: |
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If you use a moderate amount of heat from a blow dryer or heat gun, you shouldn't have any problems. DO NOT use a propane torch or the like Chris |