Torx Screws In The Derby Cover 96 cu in
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From: The Burgh
Are tired of trying to find the right torx bit for your derby cover screws. Here's the answer. The screws are 1/4-20-1/2 Grade 8. I went to El Cajon Harley in San Diego, Ca. Polished Standard Allen Head part # GW 10206 $1.75 each. Or Chrome Button Allen part# GW 13206 $1.50 each you do need Chrome Flat Washers part# GW 23203 $0.50 each. Problem Solved!!!!!
If your HD Shop doesn't have them go to your local fastener store and buy some. DON'T Go to Home Depot!
If your HD Shop doesn't have them go to your local fastener store and buy some. DON'T Go to Home Depot!
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Are tired of trying to find the right torx bit for your derby cover screws. Here's the answer. The screws are 1/4-20-1/2 Grade 8. I went to El Cajon Harley in San Diego, Ca. Polished Standard Allen Head part # GW 10206 $1.75 each. Or Chrome Button Allen part# GW 13206 $1.50 each you do need Chrome Flat Washers part# GW 23203 $0.50 each. Problem Solved!!!!!
If your HD Shop doesn't have them go to your local fastener store and buy some. DON'T Go to Home Depot!
If your HD Shop doesn't have them go to your local fastener store and buy some. DON'T Go to Home Depot!
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Rockland County, NY
McMaster-Carr has a box of 100 of those in stainless steel allen head for a few $. It fits other places on the bike too. Also, with a few strokes of metal polish you can make them appear chrome. Great source for high quality fasteners.
I also bought a pack of o-rings for the oil plugs. 100 pieces for the price of about 4 at the dealer and I bought the higher grade rubber. This forum has McM-C conversion numbers if you know how to search for them. (Heim joints too.)
I also bought a pack of o-rings for the oil plugs. 100 pieces for the price of about 4 at the dealer and I bought the higher grade rubber. This forum has McM-C conversion numbers if you know how to search for them. (Heim joints too.)
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Denham Springs, La
So, tell me what's a good quality brand torx bit-just don't say Craftsman. I have some cheap ones and the last time I serviced the bike I stripped one and had to drill it out.
Thanks
Cecil
Thanks
Cecil
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From: Highlands, NJ
Want to spend bucks, get Snap-On. Why not say Craftsman? I've had Craftsman mechanics tool for years and they always held up. Besides, when you break them, Sears replaces them. BTW, the only things I ever broke were the ratchet drives, and I'm hard on my tools.
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From: Missouri
better actually, i use the right torxbit and i never have an issue with them.
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From: Snow Hill, NC
I buy Thorsen, Kobalt or Advance auto brand and have had ZERo ISSUES with the T27 bitz...I ain't gonna waste my time switchin em out...Those who haVE issues either over torque them or use the wrong size/ or cheap bitz...