Bad Information on Torx Screws
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,034
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From: Michigan
That said what about those allen screws ..
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 666
Likes: 5
From: Bay Area, CA
SOB got me too!
Put off the project waiting for a Torx Plus T27 bit which will be here Thursday that I apparently don't need???!!!
I suggest the OP offer to purchase all the Torx Plus T27 bits and full-on sets we all purchased, and then go post his misinformation on another Harley forum and re-sell them there.
If you don't know the answer, don't post!
I suggest the OP offer to purchase all the Torx Plus T27 bits and full-on sets we all purchased, and then go post his misinformation on another Harley forum and re-sell them there.
If you don't know the answer, don't post!
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: PacNW; Beacon of Conservatism in a Sea of Liberals.......AZ Snowbird; Just another Conservative
Best advice I received on dealing with Torx came from Joe on the Dyna Forum. I've used it and can vouch for its value...
Before trying to break loose any tight Torx, I place a suitable punch (small enough to fit inside of the splines) inside the head of the fastener, and give the punch a solid shot with a hammer...after a healthy blast this way, the fasteners always seem to come right out, with almost no "break-loose" feel. FWIW.
Before trying to break loose any tight Torx, I place a suitable punch (small enough to fit inside of the splines) inside the head of the fastener, and give the punch a solid shot with a hammer...after a healthy blast this way, the fasteners always seem to come right out, with almost no "break-loose" feel. FWIW.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 666
Likes: 5
From: Bay Area, CA
Best advice I received on dealing with Torx came from Joe on the Dyna Forum. I've used it and can vouch for its value...
Before trying to break loose any tight Torx, I place a suitable punch (small enough to fit inside of the splines) inside the head of the fastener, and give the punch a solid shot with a hammer...after a healthy blast this way, the fasteners always seem to come right out, with almost no "break-loose" feel. FWIW.
Before trying to break loose any tight Torx, I place a suitable punch (small enough to fit inside of the splines) inside the head of the fastener, and give the punch a solid shot with a hammer...after a healthy blast this way, the fasteners always seem to come right out, with almost no "break-loose" feel. FWIW.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Blaine, WA
The only torx + bolt Harley uses is on the fork pinch bolts on a dyna (T45+). I was in the Harley training school in Pennsylvania getting certified and our instructor (Jack) made it clear about it. It was the first time i'd ever heard of a torx +. The torx bits are rounded on the ends whereas the torx plus bits are flat.
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Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Boise Idaho
If you guys would just use a set of torq's bits with the 3/8 drive sockets on the end and a proper length ratchet you wouldn't be stripping those bolts. I've used socket torq's for 20 years and never once had a striped bolt head.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 862
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From: Henderson, Nevada
Hade my share of problems with all fasteners, just replace damaged units and be more careful in the future. Snap-On tools, expensive and money well spent. Lucky is the bastard that has nothing but.