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XS1100 Topics => Workshop => Topic started by: benno1296 on September 10, 2015, 10:59:07 AM
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I want to remove the ignition switch/barrel from my RH. There are two bolts securing it from below, but you can't get a socket or spanner on them. Apart from grinding down the walls of a socket, does anyone know how to get at these bolts?
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Hi Benno,
I'm Pretty sure that the bolt heads (if original) have a Torx socket sunk in them, a T28 from memory, and can be reached by turning the bars to full lock each way and using a 3/8 socket set with a long extension & universal joint up from behind the lower clamp from each side
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^ like this
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I have the fairing and headlight off the bike, so access to the bolts is not a problem. I tried a socket, but it wouldn't fit as the bolts seem recessed and there is only a slight gap between the head of the bolt and the casing of the barrel.
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So your saying there is no torx recess in the bolt heads ?
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Not sure...but is the ign sw mounted to the top yoke ? If it is....unclamp and remove the yoke so you can better get at the bolts. If they are non torx head bolts....you may have to drill a small hole down the centre of the head and use an " easy out" tool.
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Sorry if I sound dumb, but I am, what is a TORX bolt?
I have no problems with access to the bolts as the photos will show. They also show the bolt heads are recessed and cannot get a socket or spanner on them.
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socket's too fat, get a skinnier one
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nice pic
torx bolts for those who haven t seen them theres a multiude of variations one is the feared in side star standard kit on bmw and fords lol they look like a square star bit they can be coherced out with a thick phillips head but usually need replacing afterwards
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There are small socket kits at places like "supercheap auto" that are fairly cheap.
They normally range in half a dozen sockets from 4mm to 12 mm. They have a thinner and straight wall and should do the job.
I f your trying to use a standard socket set like a Stanley or sidchrome I can see why your having issues.
That's only a hex head bolt..............no torx head bolt there in your pic.