Where can I get the ignition switch tool?

[chuck c]

I know it's a 6x16 Torx but it takes a socket rather than a bit. Where can I get one?

 

[madmanncr500]

Snap-on,Matco tool trucks...see one in a shop just pull and ask for one,they will hook you up...gonna cost ya a little...or you might try sears!

 

[golddrakul]

Should be available at any of the auto parts stores, may end up buying a set but usually fairly cheap. Also Harbor Freight.

 

[madmanncr500]

: NEVER go cheap on the TOOLS brother!!! I learned that a LONG time ago"you really do get what ya pay for" when it comes to tools!!!

 

[golddrakul]

: NEVER go cheap on the TOOLS brother!!! I learned that a LONG time ago"you really do get what ya pay for" when it comes to tools!!!

Depends on how often you need/use them. You can buy a cheap set of sockets at Harbor Freight for $20, and for the occasional weekend mechanic they'll be fine. If you're using them to make a living, then go with Snap-on [my preferred], Mac, Cornwell, or Matco. When I worked in the auto business for my living, I bought tools that reflected their intended use [and my Snap-On guy loved me for it!]. Now that my status is weekend warrior, I go for value based on how often I'll use it. If it turns out something stronger is needed, buy that 1 socket.

One of my kids just graduated from the parts department to the mechanics shop at a local Honda dealer, he and the Mac guy are now buddies for life [basically because he'll owe the guy money until he dies! ]. He had quite a few tools for working on his own car at home, but found out some of them [including Craftsman stuff] wouldn't hold up under daily shop usage.

Yes, you do get what you pay for, but don't pay for more than you need.

 

[WillyD]

Depends on how often you need/use them. You can buy a cheap set of sockets at Harbor Freight for $20, and for the occasional weekend mechanic they'll be fine. If you're using them to make a living, then go with Snap-on [my preferred], Mac, Cornwell, or Matco. When I worked in the auto business for my living, I bought tools that reflected their intended use [and my Snap-On guy loved me for it!]. Now that my status is weekend warrior, I go for value based on how often I'll use it. If it turns out something stronger is needed, buy that 1 socket.

100% agree....let me tell ya...In some areas snap-on is slipping..10 yrs ago the prices between mac/snap-on were not that far apart...Now snap-on is way out of hand. I turn wrenches for a living and buy from tool guys outta convenience. They show up at the shop and I go shoot the bull and look at tools...Certain things I like from Snap-on and certain things I like from Mac...Just depends...The inverted torx (especially used sparingly) you can get away inexpensively...regular torx I beg to differ...As long as the sockets are pretty well made they should last ya...I bought some swivel impact 3/8" drive metrics in snap-on and thy are damn hard to read sizes on...anyway...back to our regularily scheduled topic...

 

[madmanncr500]

I buy the best when it comes to tools...not just because im a tec..but they are a better tool and i dont like busted knuckles or stripped bolts or what have you.....Craftsman are ok for weekend worrier stuff but nothing less! They do have a PRO brand thats better than there standard brand!

 

[chuck c]

I need one NOW. I lost my keys and I need to take the lockset off to get one made. I will use it precisely once, I don't give a crap about quality. I need to know what size is is, the parts list says 6x16 but the inverted torx sockets have "E" numbers. Please tell me the size/type of tool I need to order overnight!

 

[Scoobys_piece]

Google torx sizes and I bet you find it. I don't think I've ever seen a thread about getting the ignition out....maybe wrong, but hopefully, you'll get it all sorted out.

 

[R. J.]

If you need to or are able to take the whole bike to a Lock Smith. I did it with a old Honda years ago.

 

[eggmanZL1000]

I need one NOW. I lost my keys and I need to take the lockset off to get one made. I will use it precisely once, I don't give a crap about quality. I need to know what size is is, the parts list says 6x16 but the inverted torx sockets have "E" numbers. Please tell me the size/type of tool I need to order overnight!

GO TO NAPA!!! Probably an E-4 or E-5. They might have a plastic "gauge" that you can take home and try so you get the right one.

 

[golddrakul]

What year is your bike?

Here's how to measure your bolt:

http://www.wihatools.com/Marketing/torxspec.htm

Check here if you want to be sure of size, I'd just go to Sears, AutoZone, Advance Auto, etc. and buy a set.

Here's a set at Advance Auto parts, there from Lisle Tools, which most auto parts stores carry:

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/we...t-set-lisle_22981337-p?searchTerm=torx+socket

Here's a set from Grainger:

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/PROTO-Impact-Socket-Set-4JW97?Pid=search

Here's a set from Amazon, with a Prime account you can have it Weds:

http://www.amazon.com/Anytime-Tools...id=1375753435&sr=8-6&keywords=torx+socket+set

And last and least, here's a set from Harbor Freight for $9.39:

http://www.harborfreight.com/7-piece-14-in-38-in-drive-external-impact-star-socket-set-67898.html

 

[chuck c]

FOUND THE KEYS! Emergency is over! But I am still curious what kind of tool is need there for future ref. I did some online poking and at least some time Kawasaki used screws that the break off after installation.

 

[madmanncr500]

I will look in my box and see what size it is for ya...glad you found your keys.................