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rounded caliper bolts

Started by ELIMINATOR, February 19, 2012, 04:41:18 PM

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ELIMINATOR

February 19, 2012, 04:41:18 PM
Today I hammered an imperial socket onto my front right caliper, after some previous owner couldn't be bothered to buy / use the correct size tool in the first place and rendered the bolt heads useless.

Came off quite easily in the end, much to my surprise.
BMW 1150GS
Moto Guzzi California 3

fj11.5

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February 19, 2012, 05:00:09 PM
I had a similar problem with disc bolts , welded old sockets to them and out they came,  (popcorn)
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne
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