mello dude
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« on: October 13, 2024, 09:46:37 PM » |
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Just wondering if anyone uses something special to get at the inboard header nuts.
I'm sure everyone knows they are a PIA....I use between a long box end and open end to get it off.
Getting back on is the same, but really would like a socket, so I could sneak in a torque wrench.
Of course, the outboard are easy....
What do you use?
Thxz
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« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2024, 06:55:28 AM » |
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I am no help. Like you, I use an open end/box end wrench then switch to a socket if I can't get the wrench on it. 7 ft lb is not much, so I just snug them after several rides until they are as tight as I dare go. Hay  Jimmyt |
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2024, 09:13:38 AM » |
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Ratcheting box wrench. Don’t need a torque wrench for these
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2024, 11:53:45 AM » |
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I do not know for this application, but sometimes a quarter inch drive ratchet, socket and extension (if necessary) will fit into tight places the usual 3/8" socket tools won't. I also have full sets of SAE and metric ratcheting box wrenches. Avoid channel-locks at all costs.  |
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mello dude
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« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2024, 04:08:04 PM » |
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Ratcheting box wrench. Don’t need a torque wrench for these
I have some gearwrenches that work in spots..... Channel locks? --- I'm a surgeon, not a butcher.. I hear ya Chris.... .. thing is, I have noticed my "mechanix feel" isnt so spot on as I get older....  |
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« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2024, 09:30:16 AM » |
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Wobble 1/4" extensions, or universal joint and 10mm shallow socket work pretty well. Harbor Freight wobble extensions are only a couple of bucks.
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« Reply #6 on: October 15, 2024, 05:12:21 PM » |
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Wobble 1/4" extensions, or universal joint and 10mm shallow socket work pretty well. Harbor Freight wobble extensions are only a couple of bucks.
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« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2024, 09:11:48 PM » |
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Flex sockets are hard to beat. 1/4" drive for 8mm (5/16") and 10mm, and 3/8" drive for 12mm and 14mm are pretty much indispensible for Valk work.
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« Reply #8 on: October 29, 2024, 09:45:48 AM » |
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I use a combination of wobble extensions, thin profile 6pt box wrenches and standard depth 1/4dr, 6pt sockets for these.
Three inboard ones on the right are the most difficult. The others are easy-peasy.
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mello dude
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« Reply #9 on: October 29, 2024, 05:59:19 PM » |
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I use a combination of wobble extensions, thin profile 6pt box wrenches and standard depth 1/4dr, 6pt sockets for these.
Three inboard ones on the right are the most difficult. The others are easy-peasy.
Agree the left ones arent all that bad, but the right side deserves plenty of colorfull language to get em done. |
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« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2024, 03:19:54 PM » |
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The 1/4" drive and the skinny extensions seem to work OK.
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mello dude
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« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2024, 04:09:29 PM » |
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* Mr. Murphy was an optimist....
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« Reply #12 on: January 07, 2025, 12:22:13 PM » |
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I use a 6 inch flex extension on my 1/4 inch drive socket. The kind that looks like a spring. Then snug best I can with a wrench.
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« Reply #13 on: January 08, 2025, 05:18:10 AM » |
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Just lube the nuts with a penetrant and patiently apply pressure both directions and lube again to facilitate easy removal. I would replace the OEM nuts with SS hardware. And no Loctite isn't heat resistant. I always use a shorter 10mm box end wrench for years. Too much leverage you loose your feel while applying torque either way.
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mello dude
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« Reply #14 on: January 08, 2025, 11:20:22 AM » |
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* There's someone in my head, but it's not me.......
* Mr. Murphy was an optimist....
* There's a very fine line between Insanity and Genius.....
* My get up and go, must have got up and went.....
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« Reply #15 on: January 23, 2025, 06:59:08 AM » |
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The Tools I use - 1/4" ratchet with a 6-8" wobble extension, and a 6 point shallow socket, a good 6 point combo wrench.
The socket works on all six nuts on the left side and four on the right side.
Only have to use the wrench on two nuts on the right.
Easy peezy.
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« Reply #16 on: January 24, 2025, 01:12:30 PM » |
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little cuttin some bendin bit of weldin and you've made one yerself. RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #17 on: January 24, 2025, 07:07:16 PM » |
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little cuttin some bendin bit of weldin and you've made one yerself. RIDE SAFE. I think I bought the thing long ago for a valve adjustment on a Sabre700. Glad I found the thing again. |
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* There's a very fine line between Insanity and Genius.....
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« Reply #18 on: January 25, 2025, 03:42:51 AM » |
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The OEM wrench from the tool set under the seat works, too. I wonder why ....  -mike- |
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« Reply #19 on: January 27, 2025, 03:46:17 PM » |
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For the hard to reach nuts, I use a harbor freight "S" shaped wrench that I've ground down on the outside for more clearance.
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