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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 10:23 PM
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To everyone who has replaced there torx with allen head chrome screws what size did you use
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the same size as the screw that i replaced.....
 
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There are specific kits availible that have the correct lengths.
 
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This is beyond my normal thinking...why do this?

Torx are stronger and look nicer right.

Spend no money...

The indy/tech is less confused...and then inturn less labor.
 
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I decided to put the security Torx on my bike, just to be original
 
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Originally Posted by Ultra61
This is beyond my normal thinking...why do this?

Torx are stronger and look nicer right.

Spend no money...

The indy/tech is less confused...and then inturn less labor.
I'm not trying to argue, I'm just giving a different perspective and I look forward to replies:

1. Looks are subjective.
2. Less tools required to work on bike and to take on trips.
3. Good quality (hardened steel) #27 bits are very hard to find. I can find decent allen tools at the next corner.
4. Torx are stronger in design, but for some reason I have stripped more torx heads than allens.

Those are my thoughts being the switch.

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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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I dump every torx i remove. so far lowes has worked for me in finding the stainless allens. the chrome ones will crack and rust over time. Take the old ones with you and match them up.
 
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Originally Posted by beary
I'm not trying to argue, I'm just giving a different perspective and I look forward to replies:

1. Looks are subjective.
2. Less tools required to work on bike and to take on trips.
3. Good quality (hardened steel) #27 bits are very hard to find. I can find decent allen tools at the next corner.
4. Torx are stronger in design, but for some reason I have stripped more torx heads than allens.

Those are my thoughts being the switch.

Beary
Snap-on.com has a good set of torx bits. They will not break or screw up torx fasterners when used properly. the t27 and all other sizes are available. No I do not work for Snap-on, I just perfer using quality tools that won't let me down in the middle of a job.
 
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Whether you use allen or torx is a personal preference. Just make sure you go with polished stainless. I used chrome the first time around on my ride and ended up going to stainless because they will rust on the inside of the head of the screw in time. I have my engine out of my bike right now and will be replacing all the bolts with polished stainless as well.

Take a look at www.depss.com
 
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Originally Posted by jackinthebox
To everyone who has replaced there torx with allen head chrome screws what size did you use
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Ace Hardware has been able to give me any screw I wanted to replace, usu available in Stainless Steel as well as plated.
 
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