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Old Mar 23, 2015 | 04:06 PM
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Just because 19mm works doesn't make it the right size.
It is definitely 3/4" as 95% of the bike is SAE with the exception of the front fork.
You can also use a spark plug socket backwards if you don't want to go buy a big *** allan socket.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2015 | 06:48 PM
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You can also use a spark plug socket backwards if you don't want to go buy a big *** allan socket.

i would just go buy the socket myself when needed but this idea intrigues me, so i must ask how you would turn the socket once inserted? my only thought without having one in my hand at the moment is to remove the rubber insert and put the extension in it from the socket side. since i have never tried that i am not sure that would work so again i ask, how does that work?
 
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Yes, that is exactly how I did it. Some sockets will have a lip inside that prevents it from working. I have 4 of them and 2 worked and 2 didn't.
 
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Yes, that is exactly how I did it. Some sockets will have a lip inside that prevents it from working. I have 4 of them and 2 worked and 2 didn't.
awesome, that is great to know in a pinch...
 
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