Torx or Torx plus

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Torx or Torx plus

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I tried removing the pinch bolts on the front forks of my f800 this morning, the bolts were very, very tight. The T40 Torx bit that I was using snapped. I went to Machine Mart for a replacement and found that there's such a thing as 'Torx plus', I deliberated for a short while, ended up 'googling' BMW Torx or Torx plus? And it didn't really resolve anything.

I ended up buying a 'Torx plus' set of bits and I must say that the fit is much snugger in the head of the bolt, so I think I got the right type, but is there a definitive answer?
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Be careful if you are using t40 because there t45
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Get some heat on it before you try again otherwise it's going to shear.
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Re: Torx or Torx plus

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Harper wrote:I......found that there's such a thing as 'Torx plus', I deliberated for a short while, ended up 'googling' BMW Torx or Torx plus? And it didn't really resolve anything.

....is there a definitive answer?
Try Googling: 'Difference between Torx and Torx plus'

The definitive answer will pop up.

One small tip when using any Torx bits: Insert one to see if it fits. Then, even if you think it does, go up a size. Keep repeating until you really cannot go any further. It's surprising how often you'll find that the one you thought fitted doesn't, meaning you've gone up a size or maybe more.

PS Never be tempted to ram an Allen key in either.
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KTMBLAG wrote:Be careful if you are using t40 because there t45
No, they're definitely T40
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Well my f800gs 2011 is definitely t45. I went to shed to check. A t40 will grab ok have you tried a t45 thou
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T45 according to the definitive tool kit thread on ADV Clicky
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More interesting than torx plus though is the similarity between Bristol screw drives and the Imperial Crest (thumbs)
Bristol screw drive
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Fordy wrote:More interesting than torx plus though is the similarity between Bristol screw drives and the Imperial Crest (thumbs)
Bristol screw drive
Like that (thumbs)
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KTMBLAG wrote:Well my f800gs 2011 is definitely t45. I went to shed to check. A t40 will grab ok have you tried a t45 thou
Been back into garage, definitely 40, tried 45, won't even think about going in

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