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 Don't use a Torx when you should use an Allen
Did the first oil change on my '22 RT today and having done about a zillion changes since 2011 figured I had my tools sorted. Dumped the engine oil with a Torx and all went well. Went to drop the transmission plug, also with a torx, and reamed it pretty good before I realized I should have been using a 6mm Allen! Tapped the 6mm in good and luckily it broke loose. Replaced both with Gold PLugs.
The old saying "never too old to learn" is, in my case, "too old to know whatcha doing"......lol
Two Wheelers from 1963-2011
Three Wheelers:
2011 RT(Red)
2014 RT(white)
2016 F3T(red)
2022 RT current ride(silver)
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2019 Slingshot
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Don't feel alone in doing this. Seems to be a common problem. Glad you were able to do an easy fix.
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ouch!! glad you got it out. better yet was you had gold plugs ready!!!!!
2015 Spyder RT Ltd- bUrp - only add the "U", 2010 Honda NT700V-red,2010 Honda NT700V-silver retired @201,111 miles, 1997 Honda PC800, 1996 Honda PC800, Honda CT500, Honda Shadow 500, 1978 Suzuki GS550, 1973 Suzuki TC125, other assorted smaller bikes, Suzuki TM400
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figured I had my tools sorted
You need to add an LED worklight to your tool collection. It's dark under there. Also a small bright LED flashlight to reinstall the battery holddown plate in the frunk.
2014 Can-Am Spyder RT-S SE6 Freeway Commuter Pod
2016 Royal Enfield Classic 500 Fair-Weather Mountain Bike
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I use a pair of ramps, about 5" high, but it doesn't make for much room underneath. The plastic cover over the transmission drain area was loose and in trying to get it reattached it fell off. Will have to leave it off until such time as I get to the dealer for some reason.
Two Wheelers from 1963-2011
Three Wheelers:
2011 RT(Red)
2014 RT(white)
2016 F3T(red)
2022 RT current ride(silver)
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2016 Slingshot
2018 Vanderhall
2019 Slingshot
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On an occasion when I've stupidly spun out an allen head I've been able to cram a torx in it with a small hammer and break it loose. You have to be 10 times as careful if you approach it that way, but it can be done.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 05-18-2023 at 01:03 PM.
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I've seen a surprising number of youtube videos that explicitly tell you to use a Torx instead of a 6 mm. 
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Fortunately, this will never be an issue for me. If my dealer uses a Torx instead of an Allen and screws it up, that is his problem to fix before he returns the Spyder to me. 
Pete
Harrington, Australia
2021 RT Limited
Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
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