Very Strange.......

[sjcpanther]

I discovered that the battery on the 2014 RT is in the frunk. I find it strange that there is not a 4mm Allen wrench in the BRP tool kit. How do they expect us to access the battery compartment on the road?

Does anyone else find this strange?

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I discovered that the battery on the 2014 RT is in the frunk. I find it strange that there is not a 4mm Allen wrench in the BRP tool kit.

Because it's not an allen screw!

[sjcpanther]

OK. Well, please share. Because that's what I used to open it. Nothing in the tool bag fit it.

[Chupaca]

Not really. A 4mm allen will work but you should be using the torx driver (same one used for all the panel screws) that is in your tool kit. These should not be tightened too much....

[sjcpanther]

Thanks. That makes more sense.

[stevedfive]

Yep, it's a Torx Screw.

[Pampurrs]

I didn't even get a tool kit with my Spyder. I just use the tools in my garage.

Pam

[2 Cruysyn]

OK. Well, please share...

It's a T30 Torx. Works on most all the other screws too.

[ARtraveler]

Early on, I supplemented the tool kit with a packet of torx heads, and a couple necessary ratchet handles and adaptors. If I need to use a tool, I don't want it to break or strip out. OEM, in most cases is comparable to K-mart or toy store low end tools.

[Bob Denman]

I think that I've grabbed three Torx tools to slap in my toolkit...
T20, T25, and T30!

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I believe the only place an owner will normally encounter an allen, or more correctly hex, socket head screw on a Spyder is in relation to oil changes. On the 998 the oil filter covers and drain plugs are hex. Don't remember what has been said about the 1330.

And by the way, when you remove the right side middle cover panel you will see two Torx screws with center pins. Don't remove them. They hold the pegs, or whatever you want to call them, that slip into rubber grommets. Just pull the panel loose.

[sjcpanther]

Thanks to all for the comments. I have located my torx driver in my tool kit, and know what it is for.

Really thankful for this site!!!

[Pampurrs]

Early on, I supplemented the tool kit with a packet of torx heads, and a couple necessary ratchet handles and adaptors. If I need to use a tool, I don't want it to break or strip out. OEM, in most cases is comparable to K-mart or toy store low end tools.

I think it would be nice if someone would list the tools that we should have on our (torx sizes etc.) Since I didn't get a toolkit, and they are usually third rate anyway (as akspyderman so accuately pointed out), I would like to put together a quality kit of my own to carry along.

Pretty please

Pam

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I think it would be nice if someone would list the tools that we should have on our (torx sizes etc.) Since I didn't get a toolkit, and they are usually third rate anyway (as akspyderman so accuately pointed out), I would like to put together a quality kit of my own to carry along.

Here's a good multiple bit Torx driver http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-48-2...kee+48-22-2103

There's a couple of tight places, back tupperware screw under the seat is one and I can't right off hand remember the other, where I found a short torx bit, turned with a 1/4" open end wrench or gear wrench works best. A 10mm open end or ratchet is a commonly needed size.

At home an angle drive like this, http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIDEWINDER-S...-/391202060451, works great to get to the hinge bolts that hold the seat.

These are just a few that I've found are handy to have. I carry the torx driver in the frunk.

If you add farkles that use SAE size screws or bolts you'll want to have some tools to handle them.

[Pampurrs]

Here's a good multiple bit Torx driver http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-48-2...kee+48-22-2103

There's a couple of tight places, back tupperware screw under the seat is one and I can't right off hand remember the other, where I found a short torx bit, turned with a 1/4" open end wrench or gear wrench works best. A 10mm open end or ratchet is a commonly needed size.

At home an angle drive like this, http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIDEWINDER-S...-/391202060451, works great to get to the hinge bolts that hold the seat.

These are just a few that I've found are handy to have. I carry the torx driver in the frunk.

If you add farkles that use SAE size screws or bolts you'll want to have some tools to handle them.

I have a torx kit in my garage. I have just about every tool I need in my garage. What I was asking for is a list of the EXACT torx sizes and other tools needed for emergency roadside repairs so I can make a toolkit for my Spyder.

Pam

[coastrider]

Pam, take a good look under your seat. There should be a Velcro strap holding the toolkit in a spot you won't see unless you're under the seat.

[Pampurrs]

Pam, take a good look under your seat. There should be a Velcro strap holding the toolkit in a spot you won't see unless you're under the seat.

I had my head under the seat for a good bit of time when I installed my backrest. I should have seen it if it was there. I'm riding up to Prescott for my 3,000 mile service tomorrow, and will ask them to stick their head under there and show me where it is.

Pam