Torx Hatred

[RockOn]

I have them on my Harley too, terrible, worst screw/bolt head ever invented IMHO. Anyway, removing my front fender, '15 RIII Roadster to iron out several dents that former evil lying jerk I bought bike from did not tell me about, among many other problems.. I asked if there were any cosmetic or mechanical issues. "oh no, none, perfect!" Have bought several bikes online over the years and never burned like this bast*** did to me. Anyway, spilt milk, have to deal with it. I've managed with great difficulty to remove 3 of the 4 Torx bolts in the lower fork covers in order to get at fender bolts. Good grief, the first three were incredibly tight. The 4th and last is completely frozen. Have done everything I know with every kind of Torx bit I have, sockets, screwdriver, L wrenches, channel lock pliers and last few threads will still not break loose. So, with rust eating spray, WD40, lube.....nothing works to loosen. Next thought is Dremel tool to cut X in bolt head and then use impact driver to hammer out. Your ideas are much appreciated.

 

[TURBO200R4]

You can try to hit the bit with a hammer a few times to jar it loose.
You can buy an impact driver that you can turn to left while you beat it with a hammer.
You can also put some heat where the threads are and I don't mean melt it.

 

[RockOn]

You can try to hit the bit with a hammer a few times to jar it loose.
You can buy an impact driver that you can turn to left while you beat it with a hammer.
You can also put some heat where the threads are and I don't mean melt it.

Ok, will give that a go first. If no go, then Dremel an X and use my impact driver. Good grief. I'm too old and lazy for this SH*T!

 

[mo8414]

That freeze off penitrating oil actually works pretty good, key is to keep spraying it for a good bit you let it get cold so use a rag to catch all the oil. Next, a lot more expensive choice is a heat induction loop machine. I've always wanted to try the wart remover freeze can they sell at the drug store but never have. That would get the bolt extremely cold. Could even just use a can of duster and turn it upside down to freeze it.