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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 10:20 AM
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what socket are you guys using when you take off your head bolts. To get the heads off I used a 12 point 13mm socket. I didnt like the fit and am a bit worried when I torque the heads back down the socket may skip. Is there a special socket required for these bolts. the head on the bolts look like they taper a bit from top to the bottom. 2009 ultra, going 103 kit and 255 cams.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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what socket are you guys using when you take off your head bolts. To get the heads off I used a 12 point 13mm socket. I didnt like the fit and am a bit worried when I torque the heads back down the socket may skip. Is there a special socket required for these bolts. the head on the bolts look like they taper a bit from top to the bottom. 2009 ultra, going 103 kit and 255 cams.
1/2" 12 point worked for me.
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I'll try the 1/2 12 point again, If I recall the socket wouldnt go over the bolt but I'll try before I re-assemble it.
 
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