I'm not tired of trying to find my 27 Torx bit. I find it very quickly, it works well and I also use it for changing my windshield.

 

you have a few differant sizes of each torx and allen change out to one or the other so you dont have to carrie both packs on your bike either one work fine i just dont like having to deal with both

 

The correct size is 1/4-20X5/8 Torx Head. If you use the correct T-27 tool and torque in sequence to specs in manual, you will not have any problems with Torx Head bolts. I've never stripped one yet. JMO

 

+ Right around the corner and you can pick one at a time.

 

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.)

 

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

 

I'll stick with the torx screws. My personal experience is that small screws with hex heads actually strip easier than torx head screws of the same size.

 

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.

 

better actually, i use the right torxbit and i never have an issue with them.

 

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...