I am attempting to install a detachable backrest on my 09 FLSTF, it says to remove the two stock fender bolts. The bolts look like they have a large star head and of course I don't have one in my tool box and none of my hex sockets will fit it. What size is this torx head or will a certain hex head do the job?

 

Those bolts are a T-45 Torx head.

 

Thanks for the info.

 

T-45 torx.

Good luck.

 

i just had the detaable back rest put on at the dealer 2 and a half hour job cost me 185.00 not a easy job

 

please say your joking.

 

I just had all of that apart and back together in three beers and I don't hurry.

 

The hardest part is probably breaking those strut bolts free.

 

If you can get one get a hand impact punch. I stripped 2 of the bolts on mine since a gorilla must have put mine in. I got the impact tool tapped it a few times and it came right out no problem.

 

Holy crap!

It's actually a pretty simple job, I can't believe they charged you for 2-1/2 hours.