Anyone have a tip on how to remove a stubborn torx screw on Derby cover without tearin stuff up. a bit rounded out on the head. no access to a dremel right now, was finally able to get ahold of a good torx socket set though, at least may be able to prevent from happenin again. Kickin myself in the ***, need to change that primary fluid, adjust clutch basket, then cable, cooler weather comin on!! Many Thanks!

 

Don't forget the torx bit is a #27 for the Derby cover. The 27 doesn't come with the standard set. I had to get mine from the Snap-On truck that visits the shop.

 

I slightly rounded the torx bit on my sportster derby cover using one of those swiss army type torx tools. I got the appropriate bit and used my 18V dewalt impact driver and it came right out. The impact gun lets you really push into the fastener to keep the bit engaged fully. Worked like a charm.

 

Yea, just got the new derby cover screws from drag specialties, hav to find a 27,it aint in here! Was ridin an old shovel hardtail before this 02 Dyna was not prepared tool wise! It was stock but its comin along.

 

Do yourself a favor and take one of the bolts down to Ace Hardware and replace them with some allen head bolts. Never have to worry about those torx again.......

 

You can get stainless and chrome there. If you use stainless use a little Anti-Seize. Stainless and Aluminum will cause a reaction.

 

Use a manual impact driver. The most useful tool I had when working on my 1973 Honda. All the screws were Phillips. I'd like to beat the **** outta that guy Phillip! Anyhow, I eventually changed them all out for Allens. That guy Allen, knew screws!!

 

Put the T27 in there and give it a few gentle taps with a hammer...Nothing wrong with Torx, just the users.don't overtighten... Allens have a many issues if you over tighten.

 

Been there too! Those Jap bikes didn't use Phillips screws, that was the real problem. They used a similar Jap cross-head screw which a Phillips screw driver didn't fit properly. Rather like trying to use a T25 in a T27 Torx screw.....

 

This.