Guess I could just stop changing the front tire...

Started by tigerblade, June 15, 2004, 10:02:26 AM

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tigerblade

I've looked everywhere for a 12mm hex socket.  I've been borrowing one from a friend.  Need for the SV's front axle.  Any ideas on where to find one?  I've been all over town and they seem to only have up to 10mm.   :-/
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Zac

I've gotten all my very large hex driver sockets from McMaster-Carr: www.mcmaster.com

I've also heard of people finding the large hex drivers at auto parts stores such as autozone.


H-man

12mm sockets are available ar Sears.  Order on-line http://www.sears.com/sr/search/results/searchresults.jsp if you local Sears store doesn't have one.
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tigerblade

Have been to Sears, O'Reilley's and Home Depot with no luck.  May have to get 'em online.  Thanks for the suggestions.   ;)
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MadXX

I have the craftsman metric 1/2 6 point socket kit from sears and it takes every bolt off my bike except the rear axle.  Best investment in tools I ever made.

If you are in the midwest and have one around a local fleet farm would also have one.  You could also look at a set of impact sockets.  1/2 inch and you'll never break it with a wrench  ;)

zoner

I know you can get one from snap-on.  It is probably a little bit more expensive,  but that's another source.  Let me know if you can't find one and don't have access to your local snap-on rep,  our's stops by the shop every Wednesday and I could get you one.

tzracer

You can buy Snap-On online. Yes they do have a socket that fits the front axle on the 2003 and later SV.
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dsb

What about a bolt with a 12mm head, put a couple nuts on it, tighten and ... ta da!

Rich

I had the same trouble finding a 19MM for my R6, a 14mm for my ZX6 and a 17mm for the ZX.  I ended up calling around to some local tool specialty stores and found a few that carry them. Just have to look in the yellow pages for specialty tool stores.
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tigerblade

Just borrowing my buddy's for this weekend again.  I know people have used the 12mm bolt head before, but I'd like to have "the right tool for the job".   ;)
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dsb

Quote I know people have used the 12mm bolt head before, but I'd like to have "the right tool for the job".   ;)

 Be careful, thinking like that you'll wind up with $35K in Snap-on sitting in your garage... hypothetically speaking  of course   ;)

tigerblade

QuoteBe careful, thinking like that you'll wind up with $35K in Snap-on sitting in your garage... hypothetically speaking  of course   ;)

The only way I'm getting $35K of tools in my garage is if the truck driver loses his brakes and crashes into it.   ;) ;D
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