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Title: Need Help...today if possible. Post by: MotoMike on May 14, 2005, 09:52:48 AM I live in Apopka, I have an 03 Z400 and last night I bought 2005 Z400 shocks, the ones that come with rezzies. Anyway, I don't have the right tools or maybe I ain't doing something right. The tightest fitting socket I have is a 14mm, the 13mm is too small. But when I try to turn the bolt to take off the shock. It feels like it is about to strip. Does anyone have any suggestions, or does anyone live close enough that they could swing by and give me a hand?
TIA, Mike Title: Re: Need Help...today if possible. Post by: redrider on May 14, 2005, 10:07:02 AM Then your bolt must be stripped
Title: Re: Need Help...today if possible. Post by: MotoMike on May 14, 2005, 10:29:17 AM there not...
Title: Re: Need Help...today if possible. Post by: Chuck_Norris on May 14, 2005, 10:58:23 AM CALL MIKE AT THE SHOP (ATP) HE IS IN YOUR AREA
Title: Re: Need Help...today if possible. Post by: Ida_Mann on May 14, 2005, 12:01:08 PM odd as it might sound,,,maybe it's a standard-sized socket?
dunno the sizes very well, but something close to a 14mm but in standard sizing,,,,,1/2 3/8 Id@ Title: Re: Need Help...today if possible. Post by: MotoMike on May 14, 2005, 12:02:00 PM Nevermind...I got it!!!!
I used two sockets and a bar on one of them to give me some leverage and they came right off. I will get pictures of the new shocks!!! Mike Title: Re: Need Help...today if possible. Post by: Chuck_Norris on May 14, 2005, 01:08:05 PM Quote . The tightest fitting socket I have is a 14mm, the 13mm is too small. But when I try to turn the bolt to take off the shock. It feels like it is about to strip. Does anyone have any suggestions, TIA, Mike LOOK CLOSE AT THE 14MM SOCKET AND SEE IF IT MIGHT BE CRACKED Title: Re: Need Help...today if possible. Post by: MotoMike on May 14, 2005, 01:09:57 PM No, it was fine. I was just trying to do it with one socket but once I stuck two on it, the bolts came right off.
Mike Title: Re: Need Help...today if possible. Post by: Ida_Mann on May 14, 2005, 07:27:14 PM [smiley=dunno.gif]
Title: Re: Need Help...today if possible. Post by: MotoMike on May 14, 2005, 07:29:37 PM Thats a good way to get your posts up!!! [smiley=banghead.gif]
LOL...just kidding. Mike Title: Re: Need Help...today if possible. Post by: o4250 on May 14, 2005, 07:45:28 PM Quote [smiley=dunno.gif] OMFG Ida you didn't do the "Id@" at the end of your post :o Title: Re: Need Help...today if possible. Post by: Ida_Mann on May 14, 2005, 08:18:01 PM I am so confused,,,how is using two sockets work better than one?
Id@ C@nfused Title: Re: Need Help...today if possible. Post by: Ida_Mann on May 14, 2005, 08:21:23 PM Quote OMFG Ida you didn't do the "Id@" at the end of your post :o thats what happens when you are typing on such a small keyboard that it's almost an insult to call it a keyboard,,,,,Nightbreed knows what I mean. Id@ Title: Re: Need Help...today if possible. Post by: tampaboy813 on May 14, 2005, 08:57:28 PM Quote [smiley=dunno.gif] lol I was thinking the same thing....you might need Blinker fluid [smiley=abduct2.gif] Title: Re: Need Help...today if possible. Post by: MotoMike on May 15, 2005, 07:27:19 PM Paul, maybe you shouldn't reply to my threads if you don't want me to talk to you ever again.
Anyway, I got it all situated so I no longer need help. Dreth is going to help me with adjusting. Thanks, Mike Title: Re: Need Help...today if possible. Post by: tampaboy813 on May 16, 2005, 04:51:11 AM it was just to funny to pass up I dont mean any disrespect.
Title: Re: Need Help...today if possible. Post by: Yamaha72 on May 16, 2005, 09:13:14 AM hope the shocks work out for you ;)
Title: Re: Need Help...today if possible. Post by: TRX350_On_The_Rack on May 16, 2005, 09:45:13 AM 13.5mm :)
Title: Re: Need Help...today if possible. Post by: dirtydeeds on May 16, 2005, 10:07:50 PM Quote 13.5mm :) thats funny Title: Re: Need Help...today if possible. Post by: TRX350_On_The_Rack on May 17, 2005, 09:09:02 AM I have found that some sockets are off in size like chinese made ones. Also you can try a 6 point instead of a 12 point, tape the outside of the bolt to compensate for the gap or watch MacGyver for more tips :)
Title: Re: Need Help...today if possible. Post by: MotoMike on May 17, 2005, 09:52:24 AM lol
I guess I wasn't clear above...the shocks are on the bike and I no longer need help...lol Mike |