fastbob Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Top Tip . If you are stripping your bike and you come across a 10mm bolt that's rounded off don't despair . Just reach for a 3/8" socket from your Harley tool box or pop out and buy one . A quick bash with a hammer to get it on and a few taps with an Impact Driver attached and , hey presto ! The project marches onwards . ( 3/8 " is 9.525 mm ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Or a 1/2" for a 13mm bolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 I have full set of Imperial for this reason, hammering in next nearest is normal I thought... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 I have a set of sockets with sliding bits on the flats which grip rounded nuts. They work quite well so long as the nut isn't totally seized. Also handy on Japanese cars which sometimes use weird sized fastenings. Much of the time I end up using imperial sockets on them anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Good tip I usually use these bolt-grip sockets on rounded nuts. Though sometimes I find I don't quite have the right size one to grip onto the nut properly. I might need to expand my collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Good tip I usually use these bolt-grip sockets on rounded nuts.unnamed.jpgThough sometimes I find I don't quite have the right size one to grip onto the nut properly. I might need to expand my collection Do you have a 10mm one though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Grumpy Old Git Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 I have full set of Imperial for this reason, hammering in next nearest is normal I thought... I also have a full set of Whitworth's as well as Metric, AF, Imperial and BAWhitworth's usually need a larger hammer though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 I have full set of Imperial for this reason, hammering in next nearest is normal I thought... I also have a full set of Whitworth's as well as Metric, AF, Imperial and BAWhitworth's usually need a larger hammer though! Can you do the taps and dies to match?Cannot claim full set but I have some.. I have inherited from several generations of hoarders.Sadly I had no space for lathe that could of produced any size... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 I have full set of Imperial for this reason, hammering in next nearest is normal I thought... I also have a full set of Whitworth's as well as Metric, AF, Imperial and BAWhitworth's usually need a larger hammer though! Can you do the taps and dies to match?Cannot claim full set but I have some.. I have inherited from several generations of hoarders.Sadly I had no space for lathe that could of produced any size...AF and Metric Taps & Dies. Full set of stud extractors, clutch compressor, two sizes of gear puller, strap wrench and a chain wrench, etc, etc. Hardest part of any job is remembering where the correct tool is stored! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 I also have a full set of Whitworth's as well as Metric, AF, Imperial and BAWhitworth's usually need a larger hammer though! Can you do the taps and dies to match?Cannot claim full set but I have some.. I have inherited from several generations of hoarders.Sadly I had no space for lathe that could of produced any size...AF and Metric Taps & Dies. Full set of stud extractors, clutch compressor, two sizes of gear puller, strap wrench and a chain wrench, etc, etc. Hardest part of any job is remembering where the correct tool is stored! That does sound like a typical Harley Davidson tool collection . I've already had to replace the " Grenade Plate " in my clutch as a precaution so I've acquired a clutch tool . One thing I have done is replace as many Torx Bolts as possible , can't stand the things . Stud extractor I've just bought for the project ER5 but my Harley exhaust studs are in remarkably good health . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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