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Old Jun 7, 2015 | 03:54 PM
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Can anybody tell me what size 12 point socket is used for the front caliper mounting bolts on a 2012 Fatboy?
The service manual indicates that these bolts are metric but it doesn't give a size.
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Old Jun 7, 2015 | 03:58 PM
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A 1/4" 12 point works well.
 
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10mm 12 pt
 
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+1 on the 10mm
 
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+2 on the 10 mm. The 1/4" 12 point is for the pad pins.
 
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And remember, most 1/4 are not 12 point. I use a offset box wrench for that
 
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The brake caliper has both 1/4 inch 12 point, and 10 mm 12 point bolts. Your set of combination wrenches should have 12 point ends. If not, just run to Sears and pick up one of each.
 
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