Recommended Torx Wrench Set

[Newt]

I need to buy a set of Torx wrenches. What size range should I buy and what type (bits, sockets, etc?) make the most sense for my R12. I would just as soon buy the right size range to fit the bolts on the bike and the type that is most useable. I have no experience with Torx wrenches. Thanks for your help.

[MarshMan]

Go to Sears or AutoZone or someplace like that. They sell packages of "star" sockets (they don't seem to use the word "torx"). The package should have all the sizes you need, maybe 10-12 sockets total. Can't recall the sizes exactly, I want to say something like T5-T25??

[Timmer]

Take a look HERE

 

Its a previous discussion about tools for the 1200GS, but it also works for 1200RT's & 1200ST's.

[ChrisE]

Empty your wallet

Wiha Tools

 

it's been happening to me since I found this site.

[RFW]

Go to Sears or AutoZone or someplace like that. They sell packages of "star" sockets (they don't seem to use the word "torx"). The package should have all the sizes you need, maybe 10-12 sockets total. Can't recall the sizes exactly, I want to say something like T5-T25??

 

T27 sounds like an oddball, but it is commonly used (my K100 uses some T27 sizes, for example), so be sure that is in the set. Otherwise, the sizes go in increments of 5 (T20, T25, T30, T35 and so on).

 

Bob.

[dyvking]

I need to buy a set of Torx wrenches. What size range should I buy and what type (bits, sockets, etc?) make the most sense for my R12. I would just as soon buy the right size range to fit the bolts on the bike and the type that is most useable. I have no experience with Torx wrenches. Thanks for your help.

I got a set of these Bondhus Gorilla folding sets at a local hardware store for around $10.00. I have a full T-handle set in my garage tool box, but they're too big to go in the bike kit. This folding kit includes T9, T10, T15, T20, T25, T27, T30, T40

[Ken H.]

The E(xternal) torx sizes needed are E16, E14, E12 & E10.

 

E8, E7 & E6 are also often in a set.

[Jim VonBaden]

You definitely want up to a T-55 internal! Especially if you want to tighten your frame to engine bolts.

 

Jim

 

PS I got mine from Harbor Freight for $6 and they have done great for 2 years of moderate use, up to 120 foot pounds.

[dwayrider]

There is a great boxed WIHA torx set about 2/3 the way down this page:

 

http://www.wihatools.com/761serie.htm

[rideLD]

I really like the wiha system 6 torx with the Ratchet handle. I also have regular hex drivers for my system 6 Topra Gearless Ratchet Handle. The set is very light and takes up very liter space because all of the bits are reversable.

http://www.wihatools.com/282serie.htm

http://www.wihatools.com/pro_system6.htm