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Post by ploddit on Sept 18, 2013 0:43:57 GMT 1
Hello, I need to remove my front fork top bolt/plug and I can't measure if I need a 17mm or 18mm Allen key does any one know, as I have a 400 mile round trip to buy it?
1989 Euro Revere NTV600/650
Thank you people.
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slug
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Post by slug on Sept 18, 2013 6:53:24 GMT 1
 hi sure you need 17mm allen key,, changed my forks seals a couple of months ago.these fork nuts can be very tight .. undo bolts on top yolk first before you try and undo.try and get a good quality key,, or allen socket.. one dodge some of lads have done is weld a 17mm nut on strong bolt. may save you that long drive to collect. with regards parts you need seems quite a few parts you need, other members may be able to help you if you list as you need, because you had a long list. cheers the slug.
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deedee
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Post by deedee on Sept 18, 2013 7:24:43 GMT 1
Nice one Slug...
I can confirm Slug's; "sure" as, 17mm (5/8)
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numpty
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Post by numpty on Sept 18, 2013 9:33:18 GMT 1
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Post by ploddit on Sept 18, 2013 11:56:31 GMT 1
We're going there in a few weeks so I'll pick up a facom either Allen key or bit for a half inch ratchet, I.'ve got to wait two months for honda parts anyway.
I've ordered urgent non honda stuff from wemoto, the honda bits are non vital to running.
Looks like I've found an original honda or rather H&B rack for €50 so should be able to go camping with the lad.
Thanks for your help chaps, I'm not convinced the seals need changing but it pays to think ahead down here.
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slug
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Post by slug on Sept 18, 2013 12:18:35 GMT 1
hi if you change seals worth getting correct Honda oem seals , they sell for around 10 pounds a set in uk. dust seals can be any type.made mistake of buying after market seals and had to do job twice.. cheers mate. martin.
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ben
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Post by ben on Sept 20, 2013 15:44:30 GMT 1
if you near a tool shop look for sump drain keys as a lot of cars have a 17mm allen key sump plug thats wot i uses as i woz a macanic for quite a few years
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Post by ploddit on Sept 20, 2013 20:45:04 GMT 1
Good to know, should be at the tool shops then. Thanks.
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Post by dublinntv on Sept 20, 2013 22:56:30 GMT 1
Used a 17mm sump plug socket when I did mine last week.
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hi sure you need 17mm allen key,, changed my forks seals a couple
