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Title: Torx screw.
Post by: GTRpilot on March 16, 2016, 03:36:16 PM

Fitting running lights under the mirrors, tried to get one of the screws out (nearest the fairing and stripped it :censored:), ideas on best way to remove it?
I am a :censored:

Title: Re: Torx screw.
Post by: Debs on March 16, 2016, 04:34:05 PM

I would remove the complete mirror, turn it upside down and drill the head of the screw off, and replace it.

Title: Re: Torx screw.
Post by: Ant on March 16, 2016, 06:27:22 PM

Are you saying a screw you were removing has a kn'ackered head, or a screw you were putting in has stripped the thread due to overtightening ?

A pic might help.

Deb is trying to be helpful there and may understand what you mean as I believe shes had mirrors to bits before, but be careful drilling heads off small screws ! its usually the only means of getting them out without specialist tools.

Title: Re: Torx screw.
Post by: pross on March 16, 2016, 06:36:32 PM

If it's big enough for a pilot hole screw extractors will remove it easily a decent set around for screws and bolts £ 12.
A cheaper one that will still do the job with screws around £4

https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/111878971110

Title: Re: Torx screw.
Post by: GTRpilot on March 16, 2016, 06:41:39 PM

3 Torx screws under the mirror in a sort of triangle. The one closest to the fairing was the one I was trying to remove to install a running light bracket. The head is not completely stripped but the T20 Torx driver won't bite enough to grip. Was trying to replicate snowrO's install.
http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=5066.0

The good news is the one on the other side came out ok :sweatdrop:

Title: Re: Torx screw.
Post by: viper on March 16, 2016, 06:54:11 PM

are you able to cut a slot in the head and then use a blade screwdriver?

Title: Re: Torx screw.
Post by: O.C. on March 16, 2016, 06:59:10 PM

Quote from: viper on March 16, 2016, 06:54:11 PM
are you able to cut a slot in the head and then use a blade screwdriver?

I think they are recessed

Title: Re: Torx screw.
Post by: GTRpilot on March 16, 2016, 07:48:46 PM

Yes, they are recessed, this is the perfect example why I don't do DIY 😨

Title: Re: Torx screw.
Post by: GTRpilot on March 16, 2016, 07:50:32 PM

Thinking of tapping a blade screwdriver gently into it to see if some purchase is possible.

Title: Re: Torx screw.
Post by: keith on March 16, 2016, 08:54:32 PM

before anymore damge to the screw head is done i would try an extractor generally work ok......

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4PCS-Speed-Out-Screw-Extractor-Drill-Bits-Broken-Damaged-Remover-Bolt-Stud-Screw-/322039832919?hash=item4afb11e157:g:WH0AAOSwWTRWvUW5

Title: Re: Torx screw.
Post by: O.C. on March 16, 2016, 09:07:04 PM

Quote from: keith on March 16, 2016, 08:54:32 PM
before anymore damge to the screw head is done i would try an extractor generally work ok......

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4PCS-Speed-Out-Screw-Extractor-Drill-Bits-Broken-Damaged-Remover-Bolt-Stud-Screw-/322039832919?hash=item4afb11e157:g:WH0AAOSwWTRWvUW5

:agree:

Title: Re: Torx screw.
Post by: GTRpilot on March 16, 2016, 10:26:18 PM

Okeedoky, will give it a go, many thanks.

Kawasaki 1400 GTR

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