The house is now full of bike bits. Some still FILTHY. Have revitalised my friendship with Mr. Paraffin but am still
overwhelmed by krap.
Two undoes remaining, every other bolt removed. Blasted swing arm. Need 2 'special tools' at a vast amount of petrol tokens. Time-out. Decisions to make. Any advice peeps ??
Ashes to Ashes
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MellowYellow
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What tools?
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don't forget we are onX and Instagrambelieve it or not !!!
southwestbikers@southwestbikers (original, I know.
KTM 1290 SDR
KTM 690 supermoto smc R,
Zx10r trackbike,
ktm 350 excf muddy
Suspension and bike work undertaken.
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Re: Ashes to Ashes
Need 2 castelatted sockets, one for the lock-nut and another for the DSSA main bolt itself.billinom8s wrote:What tools?
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Re: Ashes to Ashes
It's a bugger when you need "special tools" when the factory could have used a standard fastener 
When it comes to cleaning parts, after the initial de-crudding use the dishwasher for that sparkling finish
When it comes to cleaning parts, after the initial de-crudding use the dishwasher for that sparkling finish
old and disgraceful so doing what I can while I can before I can't
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Would I could - she left several years agoptolemyx wrote:When it comes to cleaning parts, after the initial de-crudding use the dishwasher for that sparkling finish
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OK folks, stand down, it's sorted.
The lock nut came off with tact, diplomacy and a 16 oz hammer special tool.
Then I found the secret nut under a filth-coloured dust cover. That came off via a rusty 21mm allen key (got it yonks ago for some plumbing job) plus a torque wrench in undo-mode (yeah I know) and .762 mellow metres of torque.
Then an engine-mounting bolt became a drift, with help from the above-mentioned special tool.
I have awarded myself a second cup of coffee.
The lock nut came off with tact, diplomacy and a 16 oz hammer special tool.
Then I found the secret nut under a filth-coloured dust cover. That came off via a rusty 21mm allen key (got it yonks ago for some plumbing job) plus a torque wrench in undo-mode (yeah I know) and .762 mellow metres of torque.
Then an engine-mounting bolt became a drift, with help from the above-mentioned special tool.
I have awarded myself a second cup of coffee.
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Re: Ashes to Ashes
For those "special tools" ...... a socket the same diameter as the 'nut' and some time with an angle grinder or dremel will give you the same thing at a fraction of the cost .....
The TL's swingarm is a similar arrangement.
The TL's swingarm is a similar arrangement.
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Or alternatively I made up a tool using old bits of metal and lots of welding 
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