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Old 05-14-2019, 08:31 AM
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Default Gas tank bolts

Just picked up a new to me 09 SG. I am going to be running some amp wires under the tank. It appears that the previous owner may have done some slight stripping of the front tank bolts when they ran wires for auxiliary lights. Given that I don't want to make this any worse, can someone tell me what size torx is supposed to be used on those front bolts for the gas tank? I want to make sure I get it right on the first shot.

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Old 05-14-2019, 09:17 AM
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If those bolts are stock, they should be dual torx and standard 1/2” socket. If you want a cleaner look, try these.

https://colonyusa.com/products/harle...-chrome-2106-4
 
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Old 05-14-2019, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by skydude426
If those bolts are stock, they should be dual torx and standard 1/2” socket. If you want a cleaner look, try these.

https://colonyusa.com/products/harle...-chrome-2106-4
Dual torx? Is it like a t40 or something?
 
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Originally Posted by rysonn
Dual torx? Is it like a t40 or something?

That means they can take a T40 or a 1/2" SAE socket.... you can use two different drives, dual use...

OEM bolt is part #3634, and uses either T40 torx drive or 1/2" SAE socket

If your torx portion has been messed up, use the 1/2" socket.... that is, if they are still OEM bolts...
 

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Originally Posted by hattitude
That means they can take a T40 or a 1/2" SAE socket.... you can use two different drives, dual use...

If your torx portion has been messed up, use the 1/2" socket.... that is, if they are still OEM bolts...
Ohhhhhhhh I gotcha. Ok that makes sense. I will look again. On the surface I want to say that they were rounded heads and not socket but I will check again when I get home.
 
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