| Author | Message | ||
     Iamarchangel |
Does anybody know the size torx driver I need for the sprocket cover? Got to start building up my Buell tool kit... Probably wouldn't hurt to know the common Buell sizes I would need. Thanks. | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
Not sure about the sprocket cover per se, but I do know that T-27 is the most common fastener on the XB's. Because the teeth of a T-27 are rather delicate, and there are so many of them, this is one place where buying the finest available pays off. The typical hardware store variety are just too soft,or too brittle, so a profession bit, like a Snap On is well worth it for this tool. (Message edited by Gentleman_jon on August 15, 2008) | ||
| Froggy |
The front sprocket? I belive it was T27. A few smaller ones, a few bigger ones, but 99% of them are T27 or some kind of allen key. | ||
| Hughlysses |
I don't know what size it is, but there is one in the tool kit that came with the bike. | ||
| Voofighters |
Because the teeth of a T-27 are rather delicate, and there are so many of them, this is one place where buying the finest available pays off. The typical hardware store variety are just too soft,or too brittle, so a profession bit, like a Snap On is well worth it for this tool. This is a great piece of advice. I learned this the hard way via using some dick/ball brand torx set. Stripped one of the bolts in my frame. I drilled out 90% of it, but I havnet gotten around to cleaning it out completely. It's a nice reminder of how stupid I was and how important good tools really are. Went out the next day and and bought a nice Wiha handled torx driver. Thing has yet to slip or show any signs of rounding. Btw, it is a T27. I havent had to use a different size yet. | ||
| Skinstains |
Gotta have the screwdriver handled one like the Wiha for sure, and one to go on the ratchet. Klein makes a nice handled one and Snap-on is always good, stay away from Craftsman as it's all garbage anymore, even the stuff that's not made in China is a waste of money. A T-27 will do most of the fasteners but for the rotors and pulley you will need T-40 and T-45's. If you ever have occasion to remove your ignition switch you will need a "tamper resistant" Torx. I think it's a T-40 or 45 you will have to check the manual. If you don't want to bother with the weeker tamper resistant ones you can use a dremel with a burr to grind down the pin in the bolts on the ignition switch and use a regular one. | ||
| Iamarchangel |
That would be tamper resistant before the arrival of the internet... Thanks to all, I bought a T27 socket today. I thought there was one in the set but I like to have good ones for regular work. There were no good socket sets so I guess I'll build up what I need by looking at that kit in the new catalog. | ||
| Ducbsa |
I got a socket type T27 and cut a dowel to stick in my tool kit screwdriver handle to use the bit with it. A sub-tip: make sure the dowel diameter is small enough that it doesn't get stuck in the tool kit screwdriver handle. | ||
| Packrat |
TORX are part of a plot to overthrow our country...that is to say, I do not like them..However, for about $12-$15 (don't remember exactly) I bought a set that has like seven torx bits, with 1/4 drive for ratchet all in a handy little rubber carrying thing...Has all the right sizes, and for no more than I'll use them, will probably last me forever. B U T-if I ever need either one of the 2 largest sizes, I'll probably buy a REALLY strong one, like Snap-On..like for the brake rotor, etc..like I said though, the smaller ones are holding up fine (2 years of use) | ||
| Skinstains |
I broke so many top shelf bits on the rotors and sprocket that I have replaced them with regular hex head bolts. Wish I had done it sooner. | ||
| Iamarchangel |
Got to agree that they're a bad idea. They must be a nightmare to harden so you're bound to get too soft or too hard (brittle). I figured they were part of the auto industry's efforts to eliminate back yard mechanics. | ||
| Skinstains |
They suck ! The only benefit I can see is the sprocket bolts not catching onto a thrown chain and locking up the wheel. But Buells are belt drive so WTF ? I keep mine to thread into the holes before I paint the wheels, that's it. | ||
| Walrus2004 |
borrow the tools from someone with a Harley, its a lot cheaper and they will always have what you need  |
