Torx screw.

[GTRpilot]

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

[Debs]

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

[Ant]

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.

[pross]

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

[GTRpilot]

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 

[viper]

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

[O.C.]

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

I think they are recessed

[GTRpilot]

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

[GTRpilot]

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

[keith]

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

                   

[O.C.]

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

                   

 

[GTRpilot]

Okeedoky, will give it a go, many thanks.