What Size of Torx Bit for Rear Wheel Bolts?

[BCVBeck]

Good Afternoon,

Can one of you verify what size Torx bit I need to remove the rear wheel fasteners on my '08 RT. (Yes, I know, the one that fits... very funny) Just asking to make sure I don't screw up any hardware when I go to remove the rear wheel from my bike.

Thanks.

[WINDMAN]

I just changed mine with a 50.

[BCVBeck]

I just changed mine with a 50.

:wave Thanks Windman. :wave Appreciate the response.

Ride Safe.

[dandiver]

My tool kit came with a tool for removing the bolts. Not sure of your year or if your bike came with the tool. Might check.

[BMWphreak]

It would be a T-50, here is the RepROM page for you.

[BCVBeck]

Thanks for the assist! Appreciate the RepROM page. The T50 I have. The apparently special tool for removing the front axle, I do not. Any work arounds? Thanks again for helping.

Cheers.

[BMWphreak]

Look here:

http://www.marcparnes.com/BMW_Axle_Tool.htm

[BCVBeck]

Sure hope the mobile tire guy has one of those! Otherwise, he's wasting his time. Thanks.

[hopz]

Front wheel removal tool workaround... sure.

Get down there and take a careful measurement across the flats of the opening. Write it down.

Go to a good hardware store (this is the toughest part of the job- finding a good hardware store) find a large nut that is very close to the size of the opening in the front axle. Obviously just smaller is better than just larger unless you have a bench grinder... it does not have to be a perfect fit.

When the time comes insert the nut part way and hold the part not inserted with a wrench. There you go...

[grahamw]

Did messenger13 not have some good fortune with a spark plug box wrench?

You can use the spark plug thingy from the LT toolkit to remove the LT's axle and they are probably the same size.

[MarkG]

Thanks for the assist! Appreciate the RepROM page. The T50 I have. The apparently special tool for removing the front axle, I do not. Any work arounds? Thanks again for helping.

Cheers.

A standard spark plug socket, inserted "backwards", and a pair of Channel Lock or similar pliers, will do the trick for the front axle, no cost, no fancy tool needed. Don't forget to loosen the pinch bolts first.

[BMWphreak]

"The right tool for the job..." comes to mind. I have seen some pretty messed up bolt heads as a result of using something "good enough" to do the job. You know you could remove those bothersome Torx screws with an Allen wrench too!

The Marc Parnes multi-tool I recommended is elegantly simple, very light weight, and performs as the name implies, more than one function. It seems to be a simplification, in terms of tools required, to use it. But... YMMV! :)

[BCVBeck]

I'm with BMWphreak on this. I'm a believer in having the right tool for the job, though, I'd never even begun to think about trying a spark plug socket. Actually, what REALLY amazes me (and what I truly love about this forum) is the great discussion coming out of this relatively simple question. Thanks again all.

Cheers!

[WINDMAN]

BCVBeak:

I bought my torque wrench at Sears. Be sure to follow all torque specs.

[BCVBeck]

BCVBeak:

I bought my torque wrench at Sears. Be sure to follow all torque specs.

Windman,

I got rid of the "beak" when I traded in my '05 R1150R! BCVBeck.