Allen key size for swingarm removal

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Alfminator
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Allen key size for swingarm removal

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Can anyone remember the allen key size required to undo the main swingarm bolt that goes through the frame?

I have removed the nut on the LHS and the castellated nut on the RHS, but the bolt head seems to have two allen sizes and the smaller one (which I assume is the one used for removal) seems to be 11mm which is quite an odd size.

Any ideas welcome!

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Re: Allen key size for swingarm removal

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think it might be 14mm off the top of my head :?:
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Re: Allen key size for swingarm removal

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Can't remember the size but as 'allen' keys that size are rare I got one from halfords, look for the drain plug adapters.

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after you know the size go to http://www.toolshopdirect.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; type it in the search and find the cheapest or the bargain one and job done......


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Re: Allen key size for swingarm removal

Post by viper_biker »

I can confirm that it IS a 14mm allen head as I swapped swingarms a few days ago.
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Re: Allen key size for swingarm removal

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Thanks guys,

I will be getting one tomorrow.

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