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« 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,
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« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2005, 10:07:02 AM »
Then your bolt must be stripped
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« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2005, 10:29:17 AM »
there not...
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« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2005, 10:58:23 AM »
CALL MIKE AT THE SHOP (ATP) HE IS IN YOUR AREA
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« Reply #4 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

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« Reply #5 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
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« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2005, 01:08:05 PM »
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.  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
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« Reply #7 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.

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« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2005, 07:27:14 PM »
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« Reply #9 on: May 14, 2005, 07:29:37 PM »
Thats a good way to get your posts up!!! [smiley=banghead.gif]

LOL...just kidding.

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« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2005, 07:45:28 PM »
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OMFG Ida you didn't do the "Id@" at the end of your post Shocked
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« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2005, 08:18:01 PM »
I am so confused,,,how is using two sockets work better than one?

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« Reply #12 on: May 14, 2005, 08:21:23 PM »
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OMFG Ida you didn't do the "Id@" at the end of your post Shocked


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.

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« Reply #13 on: May 14, 2005, 08:57:28 PM »
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lol I was thinking the same thing....you might need Blinker fluid [smiley=abduct2.gif]
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« Reply #14 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
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« Reply #15 on: May 16, 2005, 04:51:11 AM »
it was just to funny to pass up I dont mean any disrespect.
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« Reply #16 on: May 16, 2005, 09:13:14 AM »
hope the shocks work out for you Wink
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« Reply #17 on: May 16, 2005, 09:45:13 AM »
13.5mm Smiley
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« Reply #18 on: May 16, 2005, 10:07:50 PM »
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« Reply #19 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 Smiley
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« Reply #20 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
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