Replacing ALL Torx Screws?
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Replacing ALL Torx Screws?
I've seen several recommendations to "throw away the crappy Torx screws" and replance them all with stainess steel Allen (hex) head screws.
Is there a compiled reference list somewhere that lists all the Torx screw sizes used on my FLSTN, or will I have to just do this one screw at a time? I've like to just get a whole set of replacements at once.
Is there a compiled reference list somewhere that lists all the Torx screw sizes used on my FLSTN, or will I have to just do this one screw at a time? I've like to just get a whole set of replacements at once.
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These forum sponsors may have what you're looking for. I recall there are some problems you can run into with stainless screws interacting with aluminum. I think it calls for using anti-seize with them.
http://www.shopv-twincycles.com/shop...catalogId=1137
If not these folks should:
http://www.gardner-westcott.com/motor_pdf.html
http://www.shopv-twincycles.com/shop...catalogId=1137
If not these folks should:
http://www.gardner-westcott.com/motor_pdf.html
Tourer
Joined: May 2008
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From: West central Illinois in the Mississippi river bottoms
Thats weird, I myself like the torx head screws way better than allen head. Jost go to sears and buy a good set of torx head bits and you'll have no problems at least I have'nt. I've actually had more problems out of allen headed screws. Go on Ebay they sell complete replacement screw and bolt sets for all bikes. Stainless and chrome I personally go with the stainless torx heads.
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From: SE Louisiana
These forum sponsors may have what you're looking for. I recall there are some problems you can run into with stainless screws interacting with aluminum. I think it calls for using anti-seize with them.
http://www.shopv-twincycles.com/shop...catalogId=1137
If not these folks should:
http://www.gardner-westcott.com/motor_pdf.html
http://www.shopv-twincycles.com/shop...catalogId=1137
If not these folks should:
http://www.gardner-westcott.com/motor_pdf.html
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I replaced many of them with 12 point. Real nice looking... Look at
http://www.gardner-westcott.com/motorcycle_bolts.htm. I believe local HD has them also...
http://www.gardner-westcott.com/motorcycle_bolts.htm. I believe local HD has them also...
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From: Punta Gorda,FL
You should be thankful that Harleys are not like old Triumphs. They used Phillip heads on everything. I replaced all of them with socket head cap screws, so I could use Allen wrenches.
I don't have any complaints with the Torx.
Tom
I don't have any complaints with the Torx.
Tom
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I agree with some of the larger torx, but the smaller screws are not to bad. As suggested, get yourself a good set of bits and you will be ok.
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I tried looking up the threads to get Allen bolts to replace the torx bolts. Does anyone know the torx size for the brackets connecting the footboards to the Fatboy Lo? I have tried a T-45 but it feels a bit loose.....just a bit. :-)