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dano1946
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« on: January 15, 2013, 10:26:00 AM »
I know this is a "dumb as hell" question, but I'm kind of a Valk newbe and am having trouble finding the size of socket to purchase to remove plugs - I think it's a 17mm but not sure?  Didn't get any tools with the bike.

Thanks.
Dan
 
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2013, 10:53:59 AM »
18mm.  Sears sells one.
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dano1946
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« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2013, 11:06:11 AM »
Thanks GR
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R J
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« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2013, 11:10:24 AM »
Make damn sure it is a thin wall socket.
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« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2013, 12:37:15 PM »
Quote from: Gryphon Rider on January 15, 2013, 10:53:59 AM
18mm.  Sears sells one.

+1 make sure it's the spark plug socket, they have other 18mm sockets.
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« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2013, 04:07:07 PM »
Your tool kit should have one in it. But like you, I bought a Craftsman.
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Tailgate Tommy
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« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2013, 05:54:40 PM »
Here's a link:
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-18mm-easy-to-read-spark-plug-socket/p-00950728000P?prdNo=10&blockNo=10&blockType=G10
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dano1946
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« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2013, 06:39:47 AM »
I bought one from sears - works perfect.  thanks everyone foe the advise - especially on making sure I got the thin walled one (probably would have screwed that one up).

dan
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« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2013, 09:43:28 AM »
I used a craftsman 11/16 6 pt deep socket for years until I got an 18mm socket.  The 11/16 actually fit better, but I've heard that not all brands will work.  It depends on the mfg tolerances.
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