Header pipe tool

[Snapey]

Ball end "T" wrench means you don't have to move the oil cooler to remove/replace those header pipe socket screws.

[Mrg]

Hi snapey
We're can you get these from 

[Snapey]

Look up 6.0 Mm Bondhus Ball End T-Handle on Ebay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-0-Mm-Bondhus-Ball-End-T-Handle-13168-Made-In-USA-/272548043229?hash=item3f752119dd:g:nZ4AAOSwjDZYmMOL

[seth]

just a word of warning 
be careful of ball end allen keys as the balls  can snap off in the socket head of the bolt and are then very difficult to get back out of the bolt head.

but that said looks a nice bit of kit .

[Mrg]

ok and thank you for the link to the tool snapey

and cheers for the heads up seth

guys thank you have a good day 

[Snapey]

just a word of warning 
be careful of ball end allen keys as the balls  can snap off in the socket head of the bolt and are then very difficult to get back out of the bolt head.

but that said looks a nice bit of kit .

You beat me to it Seth. Like all ball head Allen keys the neck is the weak point & can break but these Bondhus ones are top quality. I usually put a bit of force on the screw first but if I find a tight one then a socket or standard key is used to break the seal.

[froudy]

These are ok to wind the header bolts out once they've been loosened off..But I doubt you'd get enough leverage to actually start them off if they haven't been out for a while?

[gsxbarmy]

These are ok to wind the header bolts out once they've been loosened off..But I doubt you'd get enough leverage to actually start them off if they haven't been out for a while?

Absolutely. And if the bolts were tight, then the ball end could snap off as mentioned above.

No, the only way to loosen header bolts IMO is with the hex tool directly into the bolt. Once loose, then the ball end tool is great for swift unwinding, and for nipping the bolt up on re-assembly (but not tightening to full torque)

[Del]

be really useful if you have had them out in the past though

[VladTepes]

Doing it with a traditional allen key is a royal PITA, that's for sure.

But I have more trouble getting the springs on and off... any tips there?

[Del]

Mike if its for the Akra then I use a small hook tool - got it years ago from Snap On does the trick

[VladTepes]

Thanks Del that'd be perfect.... now to find one from somewhere affordable....

[gsxbarmy]

Thanks Del that'd be perfect.... now to find one from somewhere affordable....

search "spring puller" on eBay Mike, loads on there on the AU eBay site, just looked

[VladTepes]

Thanks barmy - purchased!!!