What's the proper name for the fastener type on the R1100s?

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What's the proper name for the fastener type on the R1100s?

Postby ChasesDragons » Sat Feb 03, 2007 4:15 pm

Are these called Star? Torx? Spline?

I want to get some bits to take the bike apart, and dont know what type of bits to look for!!! I am surprised that all the bolts are rusted up. Not what I expected in a beemer :shock:

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Postby Boxadog 2000 » Sat Feb 03, 2007 5:05 pm

They are Torx .

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Torx

Postby Taz » Sat Feb 03, 2007 5:20 pm

Halfords have a reliable and cheap range that fit on a 3/8ths drive. I've had a set for 2 years without any problems.
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Postby ChasesDragons » Sat Feb 03, 2007 6:11 pm

I was thinking of treating myself to a set of Snap On bits :P, feelling a bit financially destructive tonight!!

Taz, what T numbers are used most often in your set, do you know, mate?

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Postby sandbar » Sun Feb 04, 2007 11:51 am

ChasesDragons wrote:I was thinking of treating myself to a set of Snap On bits :P, feelling a bit financially destructive tonight!!

Taz, what T numbers are used most often in your set, do you know, mate?

TIA


If you buy a set, then make sure that there is a T27 in it. Some sets do not have a 27. BMW do (very occasionally) throw a 27 into the mix.

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Postby Taz » Sun Feb 04, 2007 5:22 pm

Most common sizes are T45, T40 and T35 but as Sandbar says a T27 (which is not a common size) can appear - seem to recall that size on a previous model.
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