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21 Posts | Latest reply on 03/08/2017 22:19:32 by dennyboo | Go to original / last post

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dennyboo

In: Huddersfield
Posts: 590

So bloody annoyed need a new tyre went to get front wheel off and carnt must have a 22mm hex drive socket fgs who the hell has one of them ?
just another scam to make you spend money sick of it

Message posted by dennyboo on 02 August 2017 at 18:18

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dennyboo @ 02/08/2017 18:18:14

jinx57

In: Leonard Stanley
Posts: 28149

At least Ebay is a good source of 'non-genuine' special tools...rear hub socket (46mm) for my Speed Triple from Triumph around £65....Ebay high tensile £18...you can get 4 way adapters for front wheel from M&P as well as Ebay

Message posted by jinx57 on 02 August 2017 at 18:25

jinx57 @ 02/08/2017 18:25:23

nickscafe

In: Milton Keynes
Posts: 246

Denny...you can get hex drives / sockets much larger than that Smile

If you hunt around, you'll find sets that carry larger sizes, which will probably save you money if you're interested in buying your own.

Not sure what your budget is....top end Snap-on or mid range Kohn...
Here's a link to one supplier for a single hex drive..
http://www.uktools.com/22mm-1234drive-hex-bike-spindles-p-11518.html

But...if you look around, there are some excellent german kits that come in a case too.

Message posted by nickscafe on 02 August 2017 at 18:29

nickscafe @ 02/08/2017 18:29:01

dennyboo

In: Huddersfield
Posts: 590

yes Ive orderd one today Jinx, but its so annoying whats wrong with a nut theyve managed for over a hundred years with a bloody nut lol

Message posted by dennyboo on 02 August 2017 at 18:31

dennyboo @ 02/08/2017 18:31:17

dennyboo

In: Huddersfield
Posts: 590

Thanks nickscafe but ordered on e from ebay this morning its one in four four sizes and £13.00 so not bad but why ?????

Message posted by dennyboo on 02 August 2017 at 18:32

dennyboo @ 02/08/2017 18:32:50

dennyboo

In: Huddersfield
Posts: 590

looked at those items nick they look quality gear .
Just when you need a tyre change last thing is waiting for delivery of socket to take your wheel off . YOU ALL KNOW WHAT I MEAN

Message posted by dennyboo on 02 August 2017 at 18:35

dennyboo @ 02/08/2017 18:35:21

nickscafe

In: Milton Keynes
Posts: 246

I do know what you mean.
Try keeping sets for diesel and petrol cars, bikes in metric and British bikes in imperial.

And then add impact tools for air compressor.

And then...add tools for electric / hybrids...

Wonder why some service Tecs don't have the tools, or it costs a lot for the work to be done?

The list goes on Confused

Message posted by nickscafe on 02 August 2017 at 18:41

nickscafe @ 02/08/2017 18:41:25

dennyboo

In: Huddersfield
Posts: 590

Nick I have more tools than toolstation but find one now that's another story lol

Message posted by dennyboo on 02 August 2017 at 18:42

dennyboo @ 02/08/2017 18:42:44

dennyboo

In: Huddersfield
Posts: 590

waahey what a find the other end of a spark plug socket fits lol just poke your bar through the other end hey presto

Message posted by dennyboo on 02 August 2017 at 18:44

dennyboo @ 02/08/2017 18:44:50

Deleted Member

In: NA
Posts: 0

Think I bought mine from Machine Mart as part of a set.

Message posted by Deleted Member on 02 August 2017 at 18:45

Deleted Member @ 02/08/2017 18:45:00

dennyboo

In: Huddersfield
Posts: 590

sounds like everbodys got one except me Cry

Message posted by dennyboo on 02 August 2017 at 18:47

dennyboo @ 02/08/2017 18:47:55

Lindsay

In: Leeds
Posts: 15126

Should have given me a shout, I imagine Stuie will have one ... He has a well stocked tool chest... Oo-err missus Embarrassed

Message posted by Lindsay on 02 August 2017 at 21:18

Lindsay @ 02/08/2017 21:18:32

feistygirl

In: Rochdale
Posts: 1228

I've got one Thumbs Up

Message posted by feistygirl on 02 August 2017 at 21:24

feistygirl @ 02/08/2017 21:24:38

dennyboo

In: Huddersfield
Posts: 590

well Ill have one on Saturday lol . never thought to ask Lindsay and you know how it is when you want something you want it NOW lol

Message posted by dennyboo on 02 August 2017 at 21:44

dennyboo @ 02/08/2017 21:44:37

dennyboo

In: Huddersfield
Posts: 590

the correct tool description is " Front wheel spindle Allen key socket " ffs if I went to a shop fand asked for that god knows what I would come out with lmao

Message posted by dennyboo on 02 August 2017 at 21:46

dennyboo @ 02/08/2017 21:46:26

Lindsay

In: Leeds
Posts: 15126

I WANT never gets, that's what I was allus told when I was a nipper!
Shocked

Message posted by Lindsay on 02 August 2017 at 21:47

Lindsay @ 02/08/2017 21:47:16

dennyboo

In: Huddersfield
Posts: 590

Ha ha me too but times have moved on he he

Message posted by dennyboo on 02 August 2017 at 21:47

dennyboo @ 02/08/2017 21:47:54

Ragnar

In: London
Posts: 34812

I thought every biker had one

Message posted by Ragnar on 02 August 2017 at 21:49

Ragnar @ 02/08/2017 21:49:46

dennyboo

In: Huddersfield
Posts: 590

They will have on sat Ragnar lol astepped one with four sizes for £5.60 lol

Message posted by dennyboo on 02 August 2017 at 21:53

dennyboo @ 02/08/2017 21:53:06

jinx57

In: Leonard Stanley
Posts: 28149

Hope it's shiny rather than black......but that could be said of so many things in life... Approve

Message posted by jinx57 on 03 August 2017 at 21:40

jinx57 @ 03/08/2017 21:40:08

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