GordonB Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I am humbled to ask.... Is there a difference between the two? And while we are at it; T20 thru T50 in 5 T increments, is that all I'll need (in torx sizes) for working on the RT? Link to comment
Ken H. Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I'm not sure if there is officially such thing as a "Star." But at any rate BMW bikes definitely use the "Torx" sizes. My set has T-10 through T-50 in 5 increments. On the R1200GS there is also E (as in "External") Torx in a couple of places. Not sure about the R1200RT though. Link to comment
wsearl Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 On the R1200GS there is also E (as in "External") Torx in a couple of places. Not sure about the R1200RT though. An external torx is required to remove the gearshift lever on the R12RT - probably other places as well. Link to comment
Jim VonBaden Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 And one oddball, the T-27, which is used in various places on the bike. Remember one important rule with Torx: If it is too big to fit go one size down. If it fits, try one size up. It is easy to use a size too small and strip the screw head. Jim Link to comment
motoguy128 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I think the "star" term is just for marketing. I think some consumers confuse "torx" with "torque". They are the same thing. I needed a tiny like a T6 to remove the power cable on my garmin cradle. I finally found a mini set at Lowe's. My local hardware didn't have anything under a T10. Overall it's definitely a superior fastener compared to a "hex" or "allen" fastener which are still genrally better than a phillips head. Link to comment
Joe Frickin' Friday Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I am humbled to ask.... Is there a difference between the two? Wiki on Torx They show a bunch of different screw drive types; don't see a "star" type. Link to comment
ESokoloff Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I am humbled to ask.... Is there a difference between the two? Wiki on Torx They show a bunch of different screw drive types; don't see a "star" type. From the link above........ People unfamiliar with the trademark generally use the term star, as in "star screwdriver" or "star bits". The generic name is hexalobular internal driving feature Link to comment
drharveys Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 "Hexalobular internal driving feature" -- will that work with "cruiserline ventiports"??? Link to comment
L Rider Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 On an 07 GS, the handle/grip bolt (ie. for installing a throttle lock for example) requires a T-55 Torx. Cheers.....Rod Link to comment
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