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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 11:09 AM
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What size socket do you use to remove the 12 point front caliper bolts.Cant find it in the manuel. 2010 Deluxe.Also what size socket to remove the front and rear axle. Thanks Tom
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 11:19 AM
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If its the bolts I'm thinkin of, 10mm
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 11:22 AM
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12 point 10mm.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 11:22 AM
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If your referring to the hydrailic line it is a 3/8 12pt, not a 10mm. I just tried it. I see no other 12pt in that area on my xbones.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 11:26 AM
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It sounds like he is asking about the caliper bolts that hold the caliper to the forks.

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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN
It sounds like he is asking about the caliper bolts that hold the caliper to the forks.

Drew
Those are in fact the ones Thanks.Such a PITA stopping in the middle of a project to go and get a tool you dont have .Even more so when you just started and already there is a stop in progress.Just kills the whole positive vibe in doing something yourself and saving some $$$.
 
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Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN
12 point 10mm.
+1 spot on. Just did some work to them myself.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 06:28 AM
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i used a open end 10 mm wrench the first time to get them off. you will also need a 1/4 12 point for the pads.
 
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