Help... unseat a star socket
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Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Or,...you can cut a straight slot into the head by using a dremmel tool. Then using a suitable straight edge say screwdriver or ratchet with straight socket gently turn counterclockwise.
Should do the trick, remember to gently tap the head with a hammer to get it loose somewhat.
Should do the trick, remember to gently tap the head with a hammer to get it loose somewhat.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2008
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My fender set came in today and I was about to tackle it when on star bolt one of the fender struts I felt it rip the metal a little.... I stopped... went through the tool box and found a flathead that would fit.... slapped it into a vise and bent it at a 90 degree angle... then slipped a couple feet of pipe over the handle for a cheater bar.... ZIP! came right out!
I will be undertaking two tasks in the morning...
1. Locating the perfect fit star tool for these damned things
2. Locating REPLACEMENTS FOR THESE FRIGGING THINGS WITH A SAE HEAD!
I will be undertaking two tasks in the morning...
1. Locating the perfect fit star tool for these damned things
2. Locating REPLACEMENTS FOR THESE FRIGGING THINGS WITH A SAE HEAD!
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From: Mn.on a lake,well nxt to a lake.
Every tool box should have a good Torx bit set,10,15,20,25,27,30,35 then you will never have to worry...
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From: Blairsville GA
Harley chose a steel with the hardness of fine Swiss chocolate for its Torx hardware. Personally I like the "cut a notch and drive it around with a punch technique", but there are many that work as well.
Several years ago I bought bags of polished stainless hardware in the various common sizes. About $50 total and now one fo the first tasks with a new bike is to toss the Torx hardware into the weeds.
Several years ago I bought bags of polished stainless hardware in the various common sizes. About $50 total and now one fo the first tasks with a new bike is to toss the Torx hardware into the weeds.
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Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Connecticut
most times you strip a torx out you are useing the wrong size. Most times it is between a 40 and 45, a 25 and 27 . I deal with them on a daily basis. Also get quality tools, cheap tools strip bolts