Torx Screw replacement

  • markwoumla
    markwoumla
    11 years ago

    Can anyone tell me a place they bought Allen key headed screws to replace the Torx screws for Derby  Primary Cover on a late model tourer .  I live in the bush and the local shops dont have right thread and length screws.    I think you can work out why I want to replace them with Allen head type screws !!!  Cheers Mark

     

  • FLSTC
    FLSTC
    11 years ago
    I always go to a marine shop for my stainless steel bolts
  • Sparra
    Sparra
    11 years ago

    I have replaced a few of mine at Industrial Replacements in Batemans Bay if you ever get up this way...

  • markwoumla
    markwoumla
    11 years ago

    Thanks Sparra.

  • Tim S.G.
    Tim S.G.
    11 years ago

    We use Coventry Fasteners . If you go stainless , specify 316 grade , 304 will rust . Coat bolt thread with neverseize or similar before inserting .

  • Hound_Dog
    Hound_Dog
    11 years ago
    Just check clearances before doing it mate
  • markwoumla
    markwoumla
    11 years ago

    Thanks Guys for your advice.  Its a simple thing but I thought i'd respond.  A shop in the next town had the correct Allen headed  screws, but longer than original.  Cut them to right length. Make sure if you have to cut them shorter, you cut them the same length, or a touch shorter than the originals , as their is a clearance issue when you screw them in, ie,  if they are to long they wont tighten the derby cover, ie,  an oil leak.     One other thing,  when changing the Primary oil, dont drain the oil before you loosen  the derby screws. If you do, and you strip one of the torx srews your fucked if you were planing a ride,  or a major delay !!!   Do it the other way round and you can still ride , or take to a shop and let them fix the stripped screws.   Dont ask me which way I did the Primary oil change this time !!!!   Cheers .