Deek Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 I have a stock BMW Motorrad Nav III GPS. It's retained in its cradle with a small hex head (or star or torx?) screw/bolt that has sort of as hollow head. It takes a special tool to secure that bolt. I have one, but need another as I recently aquired a second GPS mounting cradle for another motorcycle.....unfortunately without the special tool. I suspect these things are both rare and expensive.....anyone got an idea where to get another? Hopefully someone other than BMW sells them......... Oh, Merry Christmas ya'll! Link to comment
LPOL Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 How about swapping out the screw/bolt for something with a standard hex or torx head...eliminating the need for the special tool. The manual calls it a "security screwdriver". If the special tool is for security reasons to prevent somebody from removing your GPS...I never leave my GPS unattended. Picture of the end of the special tool would help to visualize need. Link to comment
Dick Rothermel Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 Here's an easy remedy. Buy a small cheap screwdriver, take a dremel tool and cut a small notch in the middle of it and now you have another GPS screw removal tool! Dick Link to comment
John Bentall Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 I have a stock BMW Motorrad Nav III GPS. It's retained in its cradle with a small hex head (or star or torx?) screw/bolt that has sort of as hollow head. It takes a special tool to secure that bolt. I have one, but need another as I recently aquired a second GPS mounting cradle for another motorcycle.....unfortunately without the special tool. I suspect these things are both rare and expensive.....anyone got an idea where to get another? Hopefully someone other than BMW sells them......... Oh, Merry Christmas ya'll! You need the T10 Star-Tip on this page http://www.bondhus.com/products/l-wrenches/body38.htm part #31810 Regards, John Link to comment
Deek Posted December 26, 2011 Author Share Posted December 26, 2011 Wow, thanks for the quick replies and solutions! I like the added security of requiring that "special tool" I described, which does look just like the one in the link John B supplied above. I tried to find a retail store for those Bondus tools, and the closest is in Arkansas, a lengthy drive from home (near Memphis). So I suppose the next fairly sunny day I'll ride over there after calling to verify he has what I need in stock. Thanks again for the help guys. Link to comment
Deek Posted December 26, 2011 Author Share Posted December 26, 2011 Actually now I've studied what's at the link it looks like this product on that link is what I need: "Tamper Resistant Hex Key Long Arm Style" set 32432, and looks like maybe I can get a set including my size (I think T10?) HERE. . Also found THIS ONE ....only $30! Link to comment
TEWKS Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Seems like you are talking about two different tools here. The second link has the strait tip screwdriver with a slot cut in the center. Is this what you need? Pat Link to comment
Deek Posted December 26, 2011 Author Share Posted December 26, 2011 I should have waited to post anything.....I keep doing research and finding better solutions.... I measure the Torx, it is indeed a T10 (0.107 inches at widest) with the "anti-tampering" or "security" feature. Found the set of Bondhus Torq wrenches that include that size for about $15, found another source in Canada for about $7 Canadian, then found one at GPSCITY.COM for about $5. They web says that are in stock, so I ordered two now I will have one for each bike and a spare. Whew. If you don't hear from me again consider the problem solved. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Ah, I can see in that pic that the tip is different than what I was talking about. Pat Link to comment
John Bentall Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 I have a stock BMW Motorrad Nav III GPS. It's retained in its cradle with a small hex head (or star or torx?) screw/bolt that has sort of as hollow head. It takes a special tool to secure that bolt. I have one, but need another as I recently aquired a second GPS mounting cradle for another motorcycle.....unfortunately without the special tool. I suspect these things are both rare and expensive.....anyone got an idea where to get another? Hopefully someone other than BMW sells them......... Oh, Merry Christmas ya'll! You need the T10 Star-Tip on this page http://www.bondhus.com/products/l-wrenches/body38.htm part #31810 Regards, John I did not scroll down far enough on the Bondhus page. It is part #32410 that is required as I can now see from the item that I holding in my hand. Apologies. Link to comment
lkraus Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Here's five options. All less than $10.00, all more than adequate for occasional use. Link to comment
Deek Posted December 26, 2011 Author Share Posted December 26, 2011 No apologies are required, sir! You were very helpful, you got my long search started this morning. Nothin like playing detective on a cold winter morning huddled near a warm PM..... What part are you holding in your hand? A Bondhus tool, or the original BMW Motorrand "Security Screwdriver". Sure was glad I found the later for my bike at GPS CIty.com. Link to comment
Deek Posted December 26, 2011 Author Share Posted December 26, 2011 Thanks Ikraus, I got one of those foldable-multi sized kits. Good to have something in the tool kit. Link to comment
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