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Wheezybiker
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PostPosted: 18:27 - 28 Nov 2017    Post subject: Tool help. Sorted Reply with quote
Does anyone know what size Allen key is required for a Yamaha xj6na 2009 front engine mounting bolt or where to get the info from
I want to fit engine bars
The Haynes manual doesn't seem to list the kit required
I have tried google

Many thanks in advance

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stinkwheel
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PostPosted: 18:39 - 28 Nov 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Dunno but you can measure it with a ruler. Distance between two flats in mm.

If it's 10mm or more, you can use a hex-head bolt with that size head with two nuts on to undo them using a spanner.
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Wheezybiker
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PostPosted: 18:49 - 28 Nov 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks for that
Never thought of measuring

Just as an aside
Would a Allen key socket be better than a normal Allen key for this job
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stinkwheel
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PostPosted: 18:57 - 28 Nov 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wheezybiker wrote:

Just as an aside
Would a Allen key socket be better than a normal Allen key for this job

Almost certainly, providing there is sufficient clearance to get at the end of it.

You can also get drain plug keys that cover most of the large hex sizes.
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Courier265
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PostPosted: 17:39 - 29 Nov 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
stinkwheel wrote:
Wheezybiker wrote:

Just as an aside
Would a Allen key socket be better than a normal Allen key for this job

Almost certainly, providing there is sufficient clearance to get at the end of it.



I second that, I have a set of Allen Key sockets, makes the job so much easier...

Or grab a set of T Handled
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Draper-Metric-T-Handle-Hexagon-Hex-Allen-Key-Set-10-Pce-with-Stand-2-0-10-0mm/161973404704?epid=1039785269&hash=item25b65e0420:g:iiQAAOSw42dZAh~S
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merquis00
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PostPosted: 17:14 - 30 Nov 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Courier265 wrote:

I second that, I have a set of Allen Key sockets, makes the job so much easier...

Or grab a set of T Handled
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Draper-Metric-T-Handle-Hexagon-Hex-Allen-Key-Set-10-Pce-with-Stand-2-0-10-0mm/161973404704?epid=1039785269&hash=item25b65e0420:g:iiQAAOSw42dZAh~S


or get both, can never have enough variations of useful tools Very Happy

the sockets combined with a rattle/windy/electric impact gun or torque wrench are a godsend when you have stuck Allen bolts*




*unless they sheer or round....bar-stewards Sick
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stinkwheel
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PostPosted: 17:28 - 30 Nov 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
merquis00 wrote:


the sockets combined with a rattle/windy/electric impact gun or torque wrench are a godsend when you have stuck Allen bolts*


Windy gun and allen socket is really good for getting the bottom bolt out of fork cartridges without just spinning them all dy.

However, I think you maybe meant breaker bar rather than torque wrench? A torque wrench is a precision measuring tool and should never be used to undo stuck bolts.
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merquis00
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PostPosted: 17:41 - 01 Dec 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
stinkwheel wrote:

Windy gun and allen socket is really good for getting the bottom bolt out of fork cartridges without just spinning them all dy.

However, I think you maybe meant breaker bar rather than torque wrench? A torque wrench is a precision measuring tool and should never be used to undo stuck bolts.


yeah, i meant breaker bar, my bad Sad

or socket-wrench-with-scaff-tube if you cannot find one Very Happy
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