Handlebar bolts

[cmar157]

I need to remove the GPS bracket from my 2012 RT but am not sure what size the bolts are. I have tried both a torx and hex bit but neither seems to fit well and the bolts are really tight. Can anyone confirm whether it is a Torx or hex (or even a star bit) and what size it takes, I believe it is a 6MM but not sure. Also any tips to get it moving, as I said it is real tight.


Thanks for your help.

 

[Boilermaker]

Handlebar Bolts

I have a 2015 RTS and mine are 7mm standard hex. Turned really hard due to loctite, but my 7 mm wrench was for a socket wrench and eventually broke loose with extra leverage.

 

[Peteoz]

Double check your hex sizes

Most hex kits jump from a 6mm to an 8mm, cmar. I had the same initial issue, coz I assumed my kits had fully sequential hex drivers.....wrong.....None of my 3 hex driver kits had a 7mm included. I had to buy another larger kit that included a 7mm.
Pete

 

[Cruzr Joe]

7 Hex

 

[finless]

7mm Hex and get a LARGE one as you will need the leverage.
Or get a driver that fits on a socket wrench.
Harbor Freight has them.

Bob