ncpkwyrider747
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Good to know. Thanks.
Looking for Yamaha OEM side cases
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Alphalfa
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Yes, those two brackets are still on the bike and aren’t required. I just need to take them off. I was wondering why the new bolts supplied from Givi were too short for that mounting spot. Thanks for the heads up!
AusTexS10
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I don't know about the 2023, but I recall you need a Torx tamper-proof 50 (pretty sure that's the size) for the back mounting bolt. I found mine at Home Depot. I think the bolt comes with the install kit.
Yes, they will w/o any additional. My '17 will be the exact same as the '23. Completely bolt on. He's right about the security bit(s). I was lucky and my dealer let me mount the hardware, with his tools, in the shop.
Sounds like a dealer worth knowing. Most of the time they won’t let you out the back citing “safety” or something equally stupid.
Cycledude
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When buying my new 2018 ES I was dealing with a few different dealers, one dealer wanted $400 to transfer the luggage, the dealer I wound up buying from told me I could transfer everything myself using his shop and leave my tools at home and use theirs they would even help if I needed any assistance all free of any charges. That was the first and only time I ever used any Snap-On tools and now I understand why so many mechanics are willing to pay the extra high prices for Snap-On tools.
So, you might be interested in this. Harbor Freight has started carrying a "new" ratchet. It doesn't say Snap-on, but it looks and feels like Snap-on. And it doesn't cost like Snap-on tools. It has a 72-tooth count. (the latest Snap-on has an 80 count) 3/8" - $12.99 and a lifetime guarantee. 1/2" - $14.99. 1/4" - $10.99. I've been using them for a year or two and love them.
Cycledude
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I do own a few of the 72 tooth Harbor Freight ratchets they are nice but the Snap-On ratchets are even nicer, I never really believed that until I actually used them
ncpkwyrider747
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Very true. In my experience it's becoming more and more difficult to find a good dealer.
I have an old 3/8" drive Snap-on. (I think I "borrowed" it from my brother in law) It feels like the HR version(s). I suspect that when Snap-on went to the 80-tooth count (2012), they allowed others to use their 72-tooth count version. Regardless, the HR version is my go to.
ncpkwyrider747
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So I would need special tools to install these side cases to my '23? That's not good because I have a very basic set of tools in my garage.
AusTexS10
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The only "special tool" you should need is the big security torx I mentioned earlier. Look under the Luggage subforum for a post from 9/22/2018 titled OEM Side Case Install. Number 25 redponse shows the instructions and should answer most of your questions. Almost everything can be found with a Forum search.
Just the security Torx bits. Most of them are smaller, but there's a big one that I think someone said is a #50. Yeah, it's "special" tool, but it's available in a bunch of places and they're not very expensive.
ncpkwyrider747
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Thanks but unfortunately I can't find the post you're referring to. Probably because I'm new to this forum and still learning how to navigate through.
ncpkwyrider747
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Thanks again. You have been so helpful.
"I" don't get good results from the Forum search box. I use Google. Ironically, Google provides the correct Forum thread to find what I'm looking for.
ncpkwyrider747
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That's good to know. I tried and tried and couldn't find the thread he was talking about. I'll use Google next time.
jbrown
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If you can't locate the security torx bits, you can always substitute Allen head hardware.
SpudBob
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OR.......
At $4.37 probably cheaper than the hardware these days!!!
Husky T50 Torx 3/8 in. Drive Bit Socket H3DHBST50 - The Home Depot
Husky 3/8 in. drive bits sockets are manufactured from Chrome Alloy steel and heat treated for added strength and wear protection; providing durability for a lifetime of hard use. Each bit has been heat
www.homedepot.com
At $4.37 probably cheaper than the hardware these days!!!