Torx Screws

fiwi · 04-17-2012, 07:47 AM

Hello all. As far as im aware the small black plastic panels on both sides of the 800 are held on with 2 metal prongs plus a m5x25 torx screw. I have stripped out the housing that the screw screws into on one side. I want to drill out the housing, feed a longer torx screw through and fit a nut to the back. Im struggling to find torx screws that have the same head but are up to 50 long. If i can i would like to stick to the same looking fasteners that are on the bike. Any ideas?

WRW9751 · 04-17-2012, 08:04 AM

You might give Fastenal a try.
http://www.fastenal.com/web/Search.e...rm=torx+screws

Motorfiets · 04-17-2012, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by WRW9751

You might give Fastenal a try.
http://www.fastenal.com/web/Search.e...rm=torx+screws

+1 great company!!!!

GH41 · 04-17-2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by fiwi

Hello all. As far as im aware the small black plastic panels on both sides of the 800 are held on with 2 metal prongs plus a m5x25 torx screw. I have stripped out the housing that the screw screws into on one side. I want to drill out the housing, feed a longer torx screw through and fit a nut to the back. Im struggling to find torx screws that have the same head but are up to 50 long. If i can i would like to stick to the same looking fasteners that are on the bike. Any ideas?

How will you get the nut on if you do this? I would put a helicoil in it and retain the original screw. If I couldn't find a shop to do it and didn't want to buy a $40-50 kit to do one screw I would tap it out to the next size up. The boss on the cover is large enough to do it. I also would't go out of my way to find a torx screw. Button head allen screws are easier to find. GH

señormoto · 04-17-2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GH41

How will you get the nut on if you do this? I would put a helicoil in it and retain the original screw. If I couldn't find a shop to do it and didn't want to buy a $40-50 kit to do one screw I would tap it out to the next size up. The boss on the cover is large enough to do it. I also would't go out of my way to find a torx screw. Button head allen screws are easier to find. GH

+1 -- the other option is to get a replacement fastener like stock.

fiwi · 04-17-2012, 06:49 PM

I guess sticking to the same torx screw isnt totally neccessary, i just thought i would if i could. Its the panel on the right side, quite easy to get my hand under the back of the panel to fit a nut if need be.

Anyway, after reading the replies, I guess the nut option isnt the best. Seems like the 2 best options are to just clean up both holes, re tap them and insert a larger screw/bolt, most likely not torx, I guess that isnt a big deal OR the helicoil idea. Didnt know what a heli coil was till I just checked on youtube. That would be the best idea but costly I am assuming.

I dont want to sound as though its a big deal, its not, I just love the idea that I can get on here with little idea of how to fix something and a number of people have some great ideas. Thanks

GH41 · 04-18-2012, 03:47 AM

Here is one more thought. There is a possibility the frame boss is threaded deaper than the existing screw is long. If it is you can use a screw slightly longer the the original one. If you can get 3-4 threads engaged it will be OK. Maybe a drop of BLUE locktite for insurance. GH

04-17-2012, 07:47 AM	#1
fiwi ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: Perth, Australia Oddometer: 145	Torx Screws Hello all. As far as im aware the small black plastic panels on both sides of the 800 are held on with 2 metal prongs plus a m5x25 torx screw. I have stripped out the housing that the screw screws into on one side. I want to drill out the housing, feed a longer torx screw through and fit a nut to the back. Im struggling to find torx screws that have the same head but are up to 50 long. If i can i would like to stick to the same looking fasteners that are on the bike. Any ideas?

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04-17-2012, 08:04 AM	#2
WRW9751 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Oddometer: 186	You might give Fastenal a try. http://www.fastenal.com/web/Search.e...rm=torx+screws

04-17-2012, 06:49 PM	#6
fiwi ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: Perth, Australia Oddometer: 145	I guess sticking to the same torx screw isnt totally neccessary, i just thought i would if i could. Its the panel on the right side, quite easy to get my hand under the back of the panel to fit a nut if need be. Anyway, after reading the replies, I guess the nut option isnt the best. Seems like the 2 best options are to just clean up both holes, re tap them and insert a larger screw/bolt, most likely not torx, I guess that isnt a big deal OR the helicoil idea. Didnt know what a heli coil was till I just checked on youtube. That would be the best idea but costly I am assuming. I dont want to sound as though its a big deal, its not, I just love the idea that I can get on here with little idea of how to fix something and a number of people have some great ideas. Thanks

04-18-2012, 03:47 AM	#7
GH41 Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Oddometer: 626	Here is one more thought. There is a possibility the frame boss is threaded deaper than the existing screw is long. If it is you can use a screw slightly longer the the original one. If you can get 3-4 threads engaged it will be OK. Maybe a drop of BLUE locktite for insurance. GH