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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 07:47 AM
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Does anyone know the Allen Key size of the 2 Slider Cap Screws holding the front wheel Axle in place,have around 20 Allen Keys and dont seem to have one that will fit.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 07:58 AM
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FXDC 2007
Does anyone know the Allen Key size of the 2 Slider Cap Screws holding the front wheel Axle in place,have around 20 Allen Keys and dont seem to have one that will fit.
Ride Safe
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5mm 6-point hex bit...

More metric sizes to be found over here:

***dyna models metric sizes database***
 
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by FXD2003Rider
5mm 6-point hex bit...

More metric sizes to be found over here:

***dyna models metric sizes database***
Can you add for the 2010 model that the same cap hex bolts are 5mm. I just had mine off for a swap two days ago. Didn't see it on your database but maybe I missed it, so if it isn't there please add.
 

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Originally Posted by Gringoloco13
Can you add for the 2010 model that the same cap hex bolts are 5mm. I just had mine off for a swap two days ago. Didn't see it on your database but maybe I missed it, so if it isn't there please add.
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 03:50 AM
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Many thanks for your help,also thanks for the metric link.
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 06:36 AM
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I also removed my sliders, came up with some new creative words as i went through a coffee can of allens. Had to make a trip to buy a metric cluster
 
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Went and bought a new pack of Allen Keys,5mm was to big and 4mm to small and no sizes in between these two.
So was wondering anybody got any idea on the size as ive seen a lot of threads on this matter.
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by wolfydude
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Went and bought a new pack of Allen Keys,5mm was to big and 4mm to small and no sizes in between these two.
So was wondering anybody got any idea on the size as ive seen a lot of threads on this matter.
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Your bike has the same part number for that area as mine so a 5mm is the key to use to undo the bolts. I think you are just not placing it right since it is in an weird position being upside down. I had to look underneath when I placed the 5mm into mine to line up the sides to slide it into place. So take your time a 5mm is the right one and will fit.
 
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Hi
The 5mm was just to big,so bought another set of Allen Keys with a 4.5mm in the set, the 4.5mm was just to small so thought i would try the 5mm out of the new set of Allen Keys that i just bought,by magic the 5mm Allen Key fited.
Strange one 5mm Allen Key fitting and the other 5mm Allen Key didnt.
Well job done,now for the new wheels to be fitted.
Cant thank everyone enough for their help.
 
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...Strange one 5mm Allen Key fitting and the other 5mm Allen Key didnt...
Quality deviation?
 
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