| Author | Message | ||
     1stbuell |
No, this is not a joke. I was taking off my bars on my 2005 XB12R and had everything off until it came time to remove the ignition/key switch. There are two bolts on the bottom that look like Torx but they have a center that comes up. What kind are these and how can I get them, cause without them, I can't get the new bars on. HELP! | ||
| Tq_freak |
they are security torx, you need a torx bit with a whole up the middle to allow for pin. you should be able to pick one up at sears or i know a snap-on guy will deffently have one. | ||
| Tank_bueller |
I have a set.....very handy!  I think I got them at Lowes...years ago. | ||
| Ragnagwar |
They are called Torx Button Head Screws. Tools and info available here: http://www.wihatools.com/indexes/indxSecuritytorx.htm (Message edited by Ragnagwar on March 01, 2006) | ||
| Buellin_ri |
Also called tamper-proff torx | ||
| 1stbuell |
Thanks guys, Anyone know what size? I don't want to have to buy a whole set if possible. Thanks | ||
| Voltage_vector |
Snap On makes a 3/8 drive socket set with these tamper resistant torx. The size you need is a 45, and the Snappy p/n is FTXR45E the (R) is for the tamper resistant type. There is a hole in the center of the bit. No real need to get the hole set. IMO the FTXR's are weaker than the standard torx sockets and bits... | ||
| Percyco |
I bought a set at Advance Auto | ||
| Rubberdown |
American sport bike has the size you need. Talk to Al. | ||
| Bake |
Same bolts are used on prison grade lights | ||
| Mountainbiker90 |
of course, if you don't feel like buying a tamper-proof bit you can always use a set of needle nose vice grips- sorry don't mean to advertise for them they ought to work though. i replaced mine a standard allen screw during reassembly. i've never run across another item that i'd need the torx bit for. | ||
| Al_lighton |
See Here: http://www.americansportbike.com/shop/cgi-bin/cp-app.cgi?usr=51F745099&rnd=59589 07&rrc=N&affl=&cip=71.136.91.145&act=&aff=&pg=prod&ref=16049&cat=&catstr= | ||
| 1stbuell |
Thanks to all for helping. Got a set at Sears that did the trick. I think I have pretty much every kind of Torx, Hex wrench made  | ||
| Blazinc5 |
Hee hee hee Security torx. funny how secure it really is when ya can buy the tools almost anywhere. | ||
| Phantom5oh |
Good point Blazinc5 | ||
| Redbull |
I drilled mine out on a press. Saved a couple bucks, but you have to remove the triple t's. Guess you could probably do it by hand, too, but I didn't want to chance it. | ||
| Norrie |
I just removed mine with vice grips and replaced them with normal allen bolts. Norrie. | ||
| Jessea |
Drilled mine out. then used a regular torx on them. I just got done setting my bike up with a keyless start on it, Dont have any ignition at all. cleaned up my front end alot. | ||
| Redbull |
For Gods sake, Jesse, you already have the sweetest XB on here. END THE MADNESS!! By the way, where's those pics you were gonna post? Ditch the speedo? Or are you gonna mount a Heads-Up Display in your helmet? You have a sickness, my friend, and there is no cure. | ||
| Jessea |
LOL!! The Pics. will be here hopefully very soon. Im not taking any more till she totally done. But the end is neer. Thanks guys! | ||
| Skyguy |
When I read the title of this thread I really thought it should be under "fist visit to the Urologist"..................  | ||
| Skyguy |
When I read the title of this thread I really thought it should be under "first visit to the Urologist".................. | ||
| 1stbuell |
How bout these nuts?  |
