| Author | Message | ||
     Buellblastrider |
I just got my xenon bulb for my 12s and just like my luck with the heel gaurds i can't get the bolt out. i tryed to use an allen wrench but i don't want to strip it. is it a torx or what? obviously i am not mechanicly inclined and sorry for the lack of knowledge and my stupidity but i don't have much access to any tools. can somebody give me some tips and how to's? (Message edited by buellblastrider on January 07, 2006) | ||
| Cmm213 |
buy the service manuel | ||
| U4euh |
Is there a toll kit? If so it should have a torx wrench in it, that is the one you need for most of the torx nuts on your bike(ie-air lid, chin spoiler, air scoops, etc,etc....) Tool kit should be under the seat | ||
| Diablobrian |
the torx is a t-27 if the one from your tool kit is missing. | ||
| Hkwan |
A bit off subject but still related to what you are talking about - DON'T USE THOSE RICER BULBS in case those are the ones you want to put in. The blue tint will give out MUCH less useable output. There are about a million postings regarding why not to use these type of bulbs. If you are not using the blue tinted ones then ignore this post. | ||
| Buellblastrider |
its the one that is on buell.com. i have successfully stripped another bolt on my bike. i really beleive my bike was the loctite test bike. i don't see how any human hands could turn that bolt. now its a few weeks wait while i order another bolt and a bit to drill the old one out with. unless you all have a better idea. (Message edited by buellblastrider on January 08, 2006) | ||
| Perry |
Torx it is. Remove the flyscreen with an allen wrench and then you can see the torx bolts more clearly. t-27 fits, and you remove one on each side and one on the bracket on the bottom and you're golden. Don't use an allen wrench on a torx or you will definitely strip things. | ||
| Sgthigg |
Also dont touch the glass with your fingers. The oils from your skin will burn the bulb out faster. | ||
| Buellblastrider |
thanks for all the help guys. i stripped the one one on the bottom. the sad thing is i used the torx piece after i read the post yesterday. i couldn't get it to even budge. i haven't touch the top 2. (Message edited by buellblastrider on January 09, 2006) | ||
| Diablobrian |
A high quality t-27 torx driver is a worth while investment as a buell owner. The one from the tool kit is ok for emergencies, but not the highest quality of tools. a socket is ideal because the initial torque to break it loose can be greater without as much risk of stripping out the head of the fastener. Sorry it is too late for that on your headlight. | ||
| Buellblastrider |
yeah but i appreciate the info. i will be checking into that. now does anyone have any advise on how to get this bolt out? lol | ||
| Sgthigg |
I dont know how bad it is stripped. However I have in the past (not on the XB ever) removed stripped screws or threaded fasteners that have a head. By taking a dremel and with a fine cutting tip or a hack saw blade and VERY Very carefully notched a flat head slot in it. You got to be super careful not to notch it too deep but deep enough for a flat head screw driver. This has worked on several emergency occasions. After this Definetly go to lowes and buy a new fastener and check out getting a good torx head driver set. Just a suggestion. (Message edited by sgthigg on January 11, 2006) | ||
| Scoobytwo |
The professional way of going about this would be to use a easy out. You can buy them at any good tool store. This is probably the safest way to go. |
