12 Point sockets
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12 Point sockets
Ok I ran into this when doing my fork dampers. I didn't look ahead to see that I needed a 12 point socket to remove the front caliper. I used a ratchet wrench but I actually had to hit it with a hammer to break them loose, and that was hard on the wrench. So rather than repeat this down the road, are their any other 12 point tools I will need?
For the record, my regular 10mm wrench was 6 point, so go figure. Any others I need to purchase for, BEFORE I start on a job?
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For the record, my regular 10mm wrench was 6 point, so go figure. Any others I need to purchase for, BEFORE I start on a job?
Thanks
Ok I ran into this when doing my fork dampers. I didn't look ahead to see that I needed a 12 point socket to remove the front caliper. I used a ratchet wrench but I actually had to hit it with a hammer to break them loose, and that was hard on the wrench. So rather than repeat this down the road, are their any other 12 point tools I will need?
For the record, my regular 10mm wrench was 6 point, so go figure. Any others I need to purchase for, BEFORE I start on a job?
Thanks
For the record, my regular 10mm wrench was 6 point, so go figure. Any others I need to purchase for, BEFORE I start on a job?
Thanks
You're quite right , how did I miss that ? I've just noticed that they are actually long tubular nuts ! What a great idea . I guess that means shorter studs so that the heads can come off with the engine in situ but much more thread length to spread the load . Never seen that on a Japanese bike .
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I wouldn't recommend using 12 point sockets for conventional bolts by the way
When I was buying tools that was the norm any way. A quick look and I see sets with both 6 and 12 point sockets.
Last edited by Andy from Sandy; Jun 6, 2019 at 07:30 AM.
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Back in the late 60's and early 70's I worked at a transmission shop, before joining the Army. I remember there were a lot of 12 point sockets available then. Mostly 12 point, but it never made sense to me. If it doesn't line up, rotate it a little. A 12 point wrench makes more sense.
Ok so it is the head bolts/nuts that are also 12 point. I knew I had seen something else. Any idea what size? I hate to buy a whole set for 2 sockets.
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I would only argue as far as the rounding off part, that only applies with a 12 point wrench/socket when used on a 6 point nut or bolt. When used on a 12 point, it is actually stronger. There is usually a fair amount of slop built into sockets and wrenches to allow them to slip over a bolt, and the 12 points seem to be cut more precise, both the tool and the bolts.
Ok so it is the head bolts/nuts that are also 12 point. I knew I had seen something else. Any idea what size? I hate to buy a whole set for 2 sockets.
Midpegs
I would only argue as far as the rounding off part, that only applies with a 12 point wrench/socket when used on a 6 point nut or bolt. When used on a 12 point, it is actually stronger. There is usually a fair amount of slop built into sockets and wrenches to allow them to slip over a bolt, and the 12 points seem to be cut more precise, both the tool and the bolts.
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