I will have to take the front wheel out at some point as it needs a new tyre, but I can't find my 24mm allen socket anywhere :angry: so cut up an old plug socket (got plenty) to do the job. ;)
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Quote from: hard road on Sunday, 28 May 2023, 01:48 AMI will have to take the front wheel out at some point as it needs a new tyre, but I can't find my 24mm allen socket anywhere :angry: so cut up an old plug socket (got plenty) to do the job. ;)
Where theres a will there's a way. I posted up in another thread some of my options. :onya:
(https://i.ibb.co/nnTWyVR/947198-B0-22-A3-40-EA-BC2-E-D62-FBCA3-E2-B6.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NmX4qk7)
(https://i.ibb.co/ZNYsBLv/C7213-BA2-69-AD-4-C88-ADE6-A3-C7-AE7-C288-A.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4JYy8mC)
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The suzuki tool is actually cheaper than most if the aftermarket ones
Quote from: seth on Sunday, 28 May 2023, 07:11 AMThe suzuki tool.is actually cheaper than most if the aftermarket ones
To be honest I didn't even know there was a proper Suzuki tool. The 4 way one is handy and fits a few other sizes and the other two were free or less than a $.
I might have to get the Suzuki one now !
Do you have the standard tool kit? From memory, I think the plug spanner fits. If its not that its one of the others.
Quote from: gsxbarmy on Sunday, 28 May 2023, 08:07 AMDo you have the standard tool kit? From memory, I think the plug spanner fits. If its not that its one of the others.
It does have the OEM tool kit but I wanted something a bit more substantial ;)
Quote from: gsxbarmy on Sunday, 28 May 2023, 08:07 AMDo you have the standard tool kit? From memory, I think the plug spanner fits. If its not that its one of the others.
Never thought of that. I'll have a look.
I normally avoid the factory tools supplies as they are pretty poor and you never know if you're going to break the tool or round off a nut or bolt first.
Quote from: gsxbarmy on Sunday, 28 May 2023, 08:07 AMDo you have the standard tool kit? From memory, I think the plug spanner fits. If its not that its one of the others.
Pulled my underseat tool kit out, haven't looked at it in years but it looks like I'd soaked it in WD or CRC as it was oily not rusty.
None of mine fitted including the 2 plug spanners, both a bit small (probably not the original tools) ... however... I have a large collection of plug spanners from bikes over the years and a couple were a fit. Not a great fit like a proper tool but certainly looked like they get you out of trouble if needed.
Interestingly the 14's kit did have a large spanner to fit the rear spindle nut and an extension for it.
hard road, I have this going spare that a mate made for me if you want it ?
VERY substantial indeed.
S
Purchased one yesterday, £5.83 posted, with multiple sizes :cheers:
Quote from: Speedy1959 on Monday, 29 May 2023, 01:31 AMhard road, I have this going spare that a mate made for me if you want it ?
VERY substantial indeed.
S
Quote from: Speedy1959 on Monday, 29 May 2023, 01:31 AMhard road, I have this going spare that a mate made for me if you want it ?
VERY substantial indeed.
S
sorted with the tool i made, but thanks mate ;)
Bought the Bunnings option today, couple of bucks. then i found one id made years ago.
Quote from: grog on Tuesday, 30 May 2023, 06:49 PMBought the Bunnings option today, couple of bucks. then i found one id made years ago.
now to complete the set you've got to buy the multi size one....
My local tool store has some nice chunky 1/2" drive allen sockets too.
(https://i.ibb.co/qmm0q1p/198-EC87-F-D3-B3-4656-81-BA-F6-F95-EB82287.webp) (https://ibb.co/WBBD8Kf)
That's a beauty. :drool:
D.D.
I'm a bit of a tool collector / hoarder. Some folk drink, some smoke, gamble, have kids etc etc. I collect stuff. Tools are my downfall. I have 2 double height roll cab tool box's and a triple height one, with multiple smaller tool box's, along with work bench tools, Ute tool box's, a 6 foot cabinet for power tools etc etc.
Im the perfect example of "all the gear - no idea" :happy1:
Quote from: Tony Nitrous on Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 12:54 PMIm the perfect example of "all the gear - no idea" :happy1:
brrffff, I've known a few of them in the music world.
Quote from: Tony Nitrous on Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 08:06 AMMy local tool store has some nice chunky 1/2" drive allen sockets too.
(https://i.ibb.co/qmm0q1p/198-EC87-F-D3-B3-4656-81-BA-F6-F95-EB82287.webp) (https://ibb.co/WBBD8Kf)
You sure you didn't wander into ann summers by mistake?
Quote from: Hooli on Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 06:04 PMQuote from: Tony Nitrous on Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 08:06 AMMy local tool store has some nice chunky 1/2" drive allen sockets too.
(https://i.ibb.co/qmm0q1p/198-EC87-F-D3-B3-4656-81-BA-F6-F95-EB82287.webp) (https://ibb.co/WBBD8Kf)
You sure you didn't wander into ann summers by mistake?
What I do when the shed doors locked is my own business... :happy1:
I had SNAP-ON franchise for 7 years so my collection of tools both metric & imperial rest in a racebox I've used most over the years however most of it still looks brand new 20+ years later.
I think home servicing is underrated by most people. Reckon I've saved literally thousands of dollars over the years.
Tony is correct what happens in the shed stays in the shed lol 😂
Ive got tools from 1973, my first work year, multiple others along the way. Must be 8 boxes plus other crap hanging on the wall etc. Some rusted, others like brand new. Still amazes me how sometimes one of them is needed. My old Fluke multimeter, 1980, favourite ive kept. Not sure, dont even think ive replaced its battery. Maybe but not sure.
Quote from: GSXKING on Thursday, 01 June 2023, 06:54 PMI had SNAP-ON franchise for 7 years so my collection of tools both metric & imperial rest in a racebox I've used most over the years however most of it still looks brand new 20+ years later.
I think home servicing is underrated by most people. Reckon I've saved literally thousands of dollars over the years.
Tony is correct what happens in the shed stays in the shed lol 😂
I bought a lot of snap-on tools way back in the 80's when i started my apprenticeship as a mechanic, still got them and still get a lot of use, great tools :onya:
I found these tools in my dad's workshop 5 years ago, I made them and more (gone missing) as a 1st year apprentice in 1977. I've cleaned them up and using them when needed.
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And hanging in my shed presently, the last pair of overalls I worn on leaving my employer back in 1983.
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Did they still fit Geoff 🤔🤔🙄🧐
Quote from: GSXKING on Monday, 19 June 2023, 06:42 AMDid they still fit Geoff 🤔🤔🙄🧐
Yes they do, I can get my arms into the legs.