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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 05:13 AM
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I recently bought a simple shifter chrome peg for my 2008 Sporty. The old one was rubber and was removed with an allen wrench. The new one has a recessed screw with a head that I have never seen before. Any ideas??
 
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 05:15 AM
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A Picture would help ... Can try taking it to your local hardware store as well ...
 
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 05:20 AM
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Looks like a star, but all my hex drivers, allen wrenches wont fit.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 05:31 AM
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If it looks like this you need a torx bit.

 
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 05:33 AM
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Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!
 
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