What size TORX?

[rchrdn2916]

I have a 2003 R1200 CL and wanting to service my transmission but need to know what size TORX socket I need to fit the drain plug? The largest I have is a 50 and it's too small.

 

[20774]

I was just poking around RealOEM and found this picture:

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=0496-USA-02-2003-K30-BMW-R_1200_CL_0442,0496_&diagId=23_0760

Is #13 the plug you're looking at? I wonder why you have a Torx but the fiche suggests a standard head bolt.

 

[pauls1150]

In the MAX parts fiche, they show a standard hex...

 

[cajunrider]

If I remember correctly, the transmission drain plug is a 14mm hex (Allen) key.

 

[kbasa]

If I remember correctly, the transmission drain plug is a 14mm hex (Allen) key.

I was gonna say that 2003 is pretty early for Torx. My 05 RT uses an allen key.

 

[rchrdn2916]

I jacked up the front wheel and laid on my back to get a look at it. Tried a 60 TORX and found it too small, it does look like a big hex key. Looks like I'll have to loosen up an exhaust flange clamp to get a straight shot. Now the search for a big hex key wrench. Thanks guys for the information!

 

[cajunrider]

Found it... 14mm Allen.

 

[rchrdn2916]

Found one as I was going through one of my tool boxes and it's a 14 mm Snap-On!

 

[20774]

And the size was?? Might help someone else in the future.

 

[PGlaves]

And the size was?? Might help someone else in the future.

I think it is 14mm as shown in post #7.

 

[rchrdn2916]

Got it figured out with a dry run, an exhaust clamp and shield clamp have to be loosened and moved out of the way. I then have a straight shot to the drain plug. The fill plug came loose rather easily but the drain plug took some effort. Now waiting for the correct mileage and have to order some gear lube. Thanks for the information from everyone, things are a lot easier being a member of this forum and the savings compared to paying shop prices.

 

[rchrdn2916]

And the size was?? Might help someone else in the future.

14 mm Snap-on.