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Mar 31, 2009 | 10:35 AM

Coffeeman

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Tool needed or fluid change

I have changed my fluids in e-glide but always need to loosen and relocate the rear left foot brace to get to one screw on the primary inspection cover. It sits behind the foot peg and a ratchet is too deep to fit. Does anyone know of a short tipped torx head tool that works well and maybe where to order it or other information? Thanks for help.

Mar 31, 2009 | 10:41 AM

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Get a Torx tip for a multi-tip driver at any fastener supplier and use it in conjunction with a 5/15 wrench.

Mar 31, 2009 | 10:44 AM

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or you could put on some floorboard extenders to give yourself more room. The problem i've run into with using the Torx bit and a wrench is not being able to put much force on the bit, and usually even the bit gets tight after the screw starts to back out.

Mar 31, 2009 | 11:34 AM

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I'm just curious, what fluids do you change that require you to temporarly relocate the brake pedal.

Mar 31, 2009 | 11:38 AM

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Thanks... I guess I overlook the easy solutions. As my torx are permanently attached to the socket heads, I did not think about the single torx insert. I will check on the torx tip only and maybe see if it can be ground down a bit on the back end to better allow it to fit the wrench (since clearance may still be limited)... in any event, you have given me a starting place. I did not consider the foot rest extentions and will check that out as well... I use the Kuryakyn adjustable rear foot pegs and don't want her too comfortable to fall asleep :-) THANKS for the help!