Torx with a peg in the middle? WTF???

[waterinthefuel]

The ignition switch went out on my scooter. Now besides it being hard as hell to get to, I found out that the screws holding it on are this weird torx looking thing with a peg in the middle!!!! Can someone tell me what the hell that is and where to go for a wrench to remove it??? Any help is greatly appreciated!!! My poor bike is in pieces!!!!!

 

[dooma_Flatchy]

Re: Torx with a peg in the middle? WTF???

Those are called security torx screws. You can get the drivers and bits most anywhere.

 

[wellsc1]

Re: Torx with a peg in the middle? WTF???

Try Harbor Freight.

 

[waterinthefuel]

Re: Torx with a peg in the middle? WTF???

Thanks!!!!

This is what I found and I think exactly what I need.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=94188

 

[Bass Man Bruce]

Re: Torx with a peg in the middle? WTF???

Went through the same situation, any auto parts joint should have them.

 

[BuzzStPoint]

Re: Torx with a peg in the middle? WTF???

If they dont, Depending on how small the torx screw is, You can take a dremel and a grinding bit and grind down that security peg.

 

[SS MAYFLOAT]

Re: Torx with a peg in the middle? WTF???

Grainger has a kit that can be used on just about any security type fastener. They do sell just the torx security bits as well.

 

[BLU LUNCH]

Re: Torx with a peg in the middle? WTF???

Ever notice where you see them a lot?
Public bathrooms so you don't get bored while on DUTY and don't disassemble the stalls..............

 

[Fl_Richard]

Re: Torx with a peg in the middle? WTF???

Usually the security torx screw are hardened. MANY times I have using a small screwdriver broken off the center pin. They usually break off clean. Then use a regular torx to ge the screw out.

I've also found an appropriately sized tiny common screwdriver will often serve as a great temporary tool to remove most torx screws.

 

[gstanton]

Re: Torx with a peg in the middle? WTF???

If you are going to that much trouble to steal a scooter, wouldn't there be a much easier way?

 

[fat fanny]

Re: Torx with a peg in the middle? WTF???

If it means anything to you and it didn't to me I was told by an engineer that the reason these type of fasteners are used is because the things that are holding together are not meant to be dismantled ( per engineers point of view ) which is why it didn't mean much to me. Most all engineers are only concerned with putting things together not repairing them and or dissasembling them

 

[lowkee]

Re: Torx with a peg in the middle? WTF???

Ever notice where you see them a lot?
Public bathrooms so you don't get bored while on DUTY and don't disassemble the stalls..............

I always wonder how the janitors work on those stalls, since the screws seems one way. How do you remove a one way screw?