[dragonrider]

Alright guys, not that I am without mechanical ability, but I purchased the Skyking (front) sliders and want to remove the original factory torx bolt & nut. They say T55 but I couldn't find one locally, but can loosen anyway with my T50. But the inner nut is kinda hard to get to. Is there any shortcut that you know of without removing the radiator to put a wrench on it? Thanks.

 

[Dobieman]

I used a long extension on a socket and reached across from the other side of the motor.

 

[ruscook]

Yes it was very simple. A 1/2 inch drive socket with the short and long extension coupled together and you put the socket on the right side nut FROM the left (i.e. thread it through behind the rad, above the fan and onto the nut). You then put another socket with the T55 on from the outside. Stand in front of the bike, lean over the wheel and undo said torx bolts and nuts. Reverse tools and repeat for the left side. Did both in 15mins the other Friday after work. These bolts do hold the engine in and should be torqued to about 60ft/lb (it's on the sky king instruction sheet). Considering this, I'd buy the right size torx socket before attempting this.

Here's a pic, and a link to the fullsize pic with the Skyking sliders fitted below.

LARGE Pice with view of Right Slider

Good luck, Russ.
I think the white sliders liook great on the white speedy.


[ This message was edited by: ruscook on 2007-02-09 15:47 ]

 

[Limey]

As above. :-D

 

[dragonrider]

Thanks guys, must of had a HUGE brain fart not to think of that solution.

 

[ruscook]

No probs. What colour Speedy and sliders have you?

Russ

 

[Triple_Rider]

I didn't think of that either, didn't have too hard of a time though. I'm happy with the sky kings, hope i'll never use them.

 

[dragonrider]

Thanks all installed and looks great. Yeah I hope they stay nice and purty with no scratches on them. My speedy is Fusion White and black sliders.

 

[BillT]

BTW Dragon,

T-55 torx sockets are available at Discount/Advance auto parts - $4.99. (Just bought one the other day) :-D

 

[dragonrider]

I checked Sears, Home Depot, Northern and Harbor Freight and Auto Zone. No Luck. Thanks I will go by Advance and pick one up for the tool box.

 

[StuckInKansas]

napa auto parts, if they don't have one, they will get it that day for you.