I was using wrong torx
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RE: Derby cover bolts SUCK!!
So the tech who told you to use a T25 gave you wrong informationpersonally, I'd have stopped after the first one or two screws and figured I was having a bad daysorry to hear of your trouble.
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Also, you might want to familiarize yourself with the edit function key in your original postthe screws don't suck\\; you just had the wrong tool for the job.
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Also, you might want to familiarize yourself with the edit function key in your original postthe screws don't suck\\; you just had the wrong tool for the job.
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RE: Derby cover bolts SUCK!!
I would have stopped as well, but the first three snapped loose no problem, and I am familiar with editing. I personally still think the screws suck cause there too soft, but I changed the title anyway.
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RE: Derby cover bolts SUCK!!
ORIGINAL: Lincoln33
Check the Direct Link square.
ORIGINAL: ultranut
What am I doing wrong here?
What am I doing wrong here?
Where is this Direct Link \\;square? Under profile? I can't seem to locate it?
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RE: I was using wrong torx
Ultranut, I assume this is your first oil change for the bike. If so, it isn't uncommon for factory bolts to be too tight. Mine was but I had no trouble getting them out. When you reinstalled the derby-cover bolts you should not have had problems with stripping if you use proper torque. Spec on these bolts (screws) is 84-104 in/lb., not ft./lbs., which is very low torque. They are Torx 27, not 25, and if you're using the smaller size that is probably your stripping problem. BTW, there's nothing wrong with Harbor Freight tools, as I have quit a few here including all of my Torx bits. I don't think I've had to return one of these for warranty replacement yet, and they do have a lifetime warranty.
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RE: Derby cover bolts SUCK!!
ORIGINAL: G wizz
Use a little BLUE locktite on the screws and DON'T torque them too tight. You will never have this problem again.
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Use a little BLUE locktite on the screws and DON'T torque them too tight. You will never have this problem again.
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ORIGINAL: iclick
BTW, there's nothing wrong with Harbor Freight tools, as I have quit a few here including all of my Torx bits. I don't think I've had to return one of these for warranty replacement yet, and they do have a lifetime warranty.
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BTW, there's nothing wrong with Harbor Freight tools, as I have quit a few here including all of my Torx bits. I don't think I've had to return one of these for warranty replacement yet, and they do have a lifetime warranty.
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