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Started by Thermite, November 17, 2012, 06:50:00 PM

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Thermite

November 17, 2012, 06:50:00 PM
Seems like the technical posts on the local board are scattered everywhere in the other threads but it seems like there's enough to float a new topic.

I'm trying to change the windscreen on the Matrix but I'm totally stumped on the fasteners.  There seems to be a tiny hex in there when I look through the GF's super reading glasses but none of my Allen set fits it and nothing in my precision screw set fits.

Anybody know exactly WTF these things are?  And where I can get a driver locally that fits?
'07 S4RS and '04 998 Matrix.  Because sometimes I feel like a monster, and sometimes I don't.

MadDuck

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November 17, 2012, 07:55:13 PM
They are Torx head screws. T5 or T6?? I don't recall exactly but I have a set of those at work. The really small ones like you need are commonly part of electrical fastener tool kits. You might be able to buy one separately but I bought mine as part of a set. Almost like jeweler screw drivers with the pivot handle. There are threads in the super bike forums that talk about the exact size.
No modification goes unpunished. Memento mori.  Good people drink good beer.  Things happen pretty fast at high speeds.

It's all up to your will level, your thrill level and your skill level.  Everything else is just fluff.

Thermite

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November 17, 2012, 08:18:33 PM
Thanks.  I tried the little torx in my precision screw set earlier but nothing grabbed a purchase.

I'll try them again on a couple other fasteners.
'07 S4RS and '04 998 Matrix.  Because sometimes I feel like a monster, and sometimes I don't.

Thermite

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November 18, 2012, 09:10:33 PM
That would be a T7.  Not a common size in a precision screw set but the sears man had em on the shelf individually. Thanks for the point in the right direction Mac.

Putting a dark smoke wind screen on the dark green matrix looks waaaay better than I ever hoped for.  A nice touch of bling on an otherwise un-blingy machine!
'07 S4RS and '04 998 Matrix.  Because sometimes I feel like a monster, and sometimes I don't.

Speed 3 Pilot

#4
November 18, 2012, 09:50:01 PM
Cool!...
Life is tough, it's tougher if you're stupid...

Gettin' old ain't for wimps...

You only live once and I feel like I'm running out of time...

MadDuck

#5
November 18, 2012, 11:22:52 PM
No modification goes unpunished. Memento mori.  Good people drink good beer.  Things happen pretty fast at high speeds.

It's all up to your will level, your thrill level and your skill level.  Everything else is just fluff.

rz3r0

#6
November 24, 2012, 06:34:26 PM
I'm debating wether I should pick up a Termi kit on my 696... It's expensive, but theres a Black Friday sale so I can save about $230... but it costs sooo much x_x It's sweet, but is it worth it?  ???

MadDuck

#7
November 24, 2012, 09:12:55 PM
Quote from: rz3r0 on November 24, 2012, 06:34:26 PM
I'm debating wether I should pick up a Termi kit on my 696... It's expensive, but theres a Black Friday sale so I can save about $230... but it costs sooo much x_x It's sweet, but is it worth it?  ???

Only you can answer that.
No modification goes unpunished. Memento mori.  Good people drink good beer.  Things happen pretty fast at high speeds.

It's all up to your will level, your thrill level and your skill level.  Everything else is just fluff.

rz3r0

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November 25, 2012, 01:01:53 AM Last Edit: November 25, 2012, 02:58:19 AM by rz3r0
Quote from: MacDuck on November 24, 2012, 09:12:55 PM
Only you can answer that.

True. That is why I decided to pull the trigger. [thumbsup]

freeflydive

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November 25, 2012, 06:01:17 PM Last Edit: November 25, 2012, 09:27:18 PM by freeflydive
Termis makes Ducatis mmmmmmmbetter!
"Always remember to pillage BEFORE you burn" -unk

rz3r0

#10
January 15, 2013, 07:05:18 PM
Oh yeah forgot to update, the Termis? Definitely worth it! Glad I went with it...  [thumbsup]

devilduc

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January 19, 2013, 03:10:24 PM Last Edit: January 19, 2013, 03:25:10 PM by devilduc
Shiny!
Is that a slip-on or full system?
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