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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Anakin57
Just my opinion, but TORX SUCK, allen heads all the way.
Sounds like your one of those who always tries to use the wrong size.
The correct size will fit and operate every bit as good as Allen head.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 10:57 AM
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T27 isn't included in all bit sets, but it's easy enough to find one-even the cheapo HF sets--that has it if you remember to look for it. And if you still have problem getting the screw loose, one good smack using a hand impact tool will take care of it.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 11:14 AM
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Buying the cheap torx bits is usually the problem, get some good one's.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by skratch
me too....
Me three
 
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 11:34 AM
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T27 is the most commonly used size on your bike... so you going to change out all the fairing and windshield screws from T27 to allen head also?
 
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 11:37 AM
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The T27 is the one i haven't skimped on...bought several good quality bits...almost 60k miles and i've done most of all my own services...Haven't stripped one yet...
 
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 12:37 PM
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I was one of those who used a T25 the first time. Swore up and down, threw things around the garage, the dog ran for her life.
Finally got a T27 and life got easier.
Most Torx sets don't come with a T27, so I can see where a mistake can be made.
+1 on the don't go cheap. I had a set of Lisle's that I chucked and bought a set of Craftsman.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 12:46 PM
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So now you can try to find the right size allen wrench!

Makes no sense to me. Regardless of the type of fastener, you still need the correct size wrench.
 
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Originally Posted by Wally
I agree. Save yourself a lot of time and money by using the right Torx bit. If after doing so the first time, you are unable to remember that it is infact a T27 bit, write it down on the wall beside where you park you bike.

Where do they put the note reminding them where they parked their bike?
 
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by KCFLHTC
Buying the cheap torx bits is usually the problem, get some good one's.
Cheap tools are like chubby girls. Nice to have one handy if you're in a bind, but you'd never recommend one to a buddy.
 
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