I'm swapping out the suspension on an '09 Street Bob and can't figue out what Torx bit to use in the lower bolts.

50 feels too small and 55 too big - is it possible that it's somewhere in between? Anyone know what it should be?

The manual is good for everything but telling you what tools you need...

Thanks a lot,
Matt

 

I can't remember which one I used, I did mine a while back. I do remember it was in a set I had... I'll check when I get home if no one responds by then.

 

Thanks a lot!

Everything I can find tells me it's a #50 but that really felt like I was going to strip them out... I'll hit them with some liquid wrench first.

If you do think to check when you get home, I'd really appreciate it.

 

Ya, if I recall it wasn't the snuggest fit. Just be firm but gentle, and you wont strip em. I've taken em off twice now and they are still in great shape.

 

I got mine out with a 50 then replaced the lower bolts with Grade-8 hex heads. I am slowly replacing all the torx with Grade-8

 

Thanks guys!

 

i just tore mine down and put it back together, and the bottom bolts do feel sloppy but im pretty sure #50 is the correct size...

 

Not to hijack the thread, but I just put a grade 5 bolt on my lower shock mount where I mounted a side mount plate. Think I'll be OK or should I replace with a grade 8?

 

grade 8 for me.........

 

Pros and cons to grade 8 vrs grade 5.
Some think grade eight is too hard.
grade 5 should work no problem though.
If the grade eight breaks off flush, then drilling is a bit tougher.
I just reuse the stock bolts with a dab a blue loctite. No problem here.