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With my 2018 Fat Bob being delivered soon, I'm trying to sort a few "maintenance" things out. While I have a wealth of standard and metric tools I have little to no Torx bits, which I believe are pretty common on most of the allen head fasteners.
Can anyone chime in with the common sizes required. I figure I best buy a few good one over a cheap set where 80% don't get used. If there are any other "special" tools that are useful for general maintenance, repair and upgrading, feel free to let me know.

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The derby cover screws are T-27. A lot of folks mistakenly use a T-25, then they post here asking how to get a stripped Torx screw out...
 
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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC
The derby cover screws are T-27. A lot of folks mistakenly use a T-25, then they post here asking how to get a stripped Torx screw out...

yes. And the 27 typically does not come in a set. I have two five piece sets one metric and one standard. Had to buy the 27 separate
 
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Thanks Gents!

I think I'll find a service manual as well to ensure I have the right torx and torque!
 
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I have this. It includes all I need.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have this one as well, worked great so far.
 
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Thanks for the info and the link.
I'll see if amazon.ca offer the same thing and get it ordered. will be the cheapest thing I buy for this HD I think..
 
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The service manual will be the best tool you ever buy after T27 bits and drivers.
 
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You may consider getting a small set of the ones with the security hole. You will at times come across a Torx with a nipple in the bolt head. There is a Torx bit that has a hole in the center to allow you to remove them. They also work on normal Torx bolts
 
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Originally Posted by Notgrownup
The service manual will be the best tool you ever buy after T27 bits and drivers.
I 100% agree, dealer wants close to $200 Canadian for one, so I'll be looking online. Is there one for the Fat Bob or just the 2018+ Soft Tail line up?
 
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