Indentifying bolts.

[RSavage]

Brand new 1200GSA

Does anyone know the identity of the bolts which fix the saddle clamps for the bars to the headstock? They're a sort of inverse Torx. Also the torque figure would be useful.

My bar ends need lifting by about 10-15mm to improve lower back feelings!

TIA

Richard

 

[Slowdown]

Does anyone know the identity of the bolts which fix the saddle clamps for the bars to the headstock? ...

There's a good article out there somewhere detailing what these are and how to change them etc. But can I find it?

 

[RickG]

A 'normal' 8mm socket will fit them.

torque settings here:

http://www.r1200gs.info/misc/torque.html

 

[swissrob]

They are torx bolts - halfords have all you will ever need and as mentioned an 8mm socket will fit - torque ...mmmmmmm 3 whiite knuckles i would say

 

[Demongroover]

They're E-Torx (the female version of Torx head bolts).
Again, Halfords will have a set of spanners or sockets in the standard sizes.
There are a few other dotted about the bike (gear position sensor for one, which will need a spanner, as there's no room for a socket).

 

[Kenny Rodkiss]

These will help you out,http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_176391_langId_-1_categoryId_165572, the bolts on my 08 gsa are two different sizes and are different torque settings.
Gaps at the rear of the clamps only.

 

[RSavage]

Lovely!

Thanks to one and all!

Richard