Need Help...today if possible.

Started by MotoMike, May 14, 2005, 09:52:48 AM

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MotoMike

I live in Apopka, I have an 03 Z400 and last night I bought 2005 Z400 shocks, the ones that come with rezzies.  Anyway, I don't have the right tools or maybe I ain't doing something right.  The tightest fitting socket I have is a 14mm, the 13mm is too small.  But when I try to turn the bolt to take off the shock.  It feels like it is about to strip.  Does anyone have any suggestions, or does anyone live close enough that they could swing by and give me a hand?

TIA,
Mike

redrider

#1
Then your bolt must be stripped

MotoMike


Chuck_Norris

CALL MIKE AT THE SHOP (ATP) HE IS IN YOUR AREA

Ida_Mann

odd as it might sound,,,maybe it's a standard-sized socket?

dunno the sizes very well, but something close to a 14mm but in standard sizing,,,,,1/2 3/8

Id@
Id@ M@nn

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'99 Honda 400EX ATP'd (quietly making noise)
'02 Honda Foreman Rubicon
'00 Honda TRX90
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MotoMike

#5
Nevermind...I got it!!!!

I used two sockets and a bar on one of them to give me some leverage and they came right off.  I will get pictures of the new shocks!!!

Mike

Chuck_Norris

Quote.  The tightest fitting socket I have is a 14mm, the 13mm is too small.  But when I try to turn the bolt to take off the shock.  It feels like it is about to strip.  Does anyone have any suggestions,
TIA,
Mike
LOOK CLOSE AT THE 14MM SOCKET AND SEE IF IT MIGHT BE CRACKED

MotoMike

No, it was fine.  I was just trying to do it with one socket but once I stuck two on it, the bolts came right off.

Mike

Ida_Mann

Id@ M@nn

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'99 Honda 400EX ATP'd (quietly making noise)
'02 Honda Foreman Rubicon
'00 Honda TRX90
8 X 20 Enclosed hauler/camper
"Show me a smooth operation and I'll show you someone who is hiding mistakes, real boats rock."

MotoMike

Thats a good way to get your posts up!!! [smiley=banghead.gif]

LOL...just kidding.

Mike

o4250

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OMFG Ida you didn't do the "Id@" at the end of your post :o

Ida_Mann

I am so confused,,,how is using two sockets work better than one?

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Id@ M@nn

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'99 Honda 400EX ATP'd (quietly making noise)
'02 Honda Foreman Rubicon
'00 Honda TRX90
8 X 20 Enclosed hauler/camper
"Show me a smooth operation and I'll show you someone who is hiding mistakes, real boats rock."

Ida_Mann

QuoteOMFG Ida you didn't do the "Id@" at the end of your post :o

thats what happens when you are typing on such a small keyboard that it's almost an insult to call it a keyboard,,,,,Nightbreed knows what I mean.

Id@
Id@ M@nn

www.facebook.com/IdaShotMe
'99 Honda 400EX ATP'd (quietly making noise)
'02 Honda Foreman Rubicon
'00 Honda TRX90
8 X 20 Enclosed hauler/camper
"Show me a smooth operation and I'll show you someone who is hiding mistakes, real boats rock."

tampaboy813

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lol I was thinking the same thing....you might need Blinker fluid [smiley=abduct2.gif]

MotoMike

Paul, maybe you shouldn't reply to my threads if you don't want me to talk to you ever again.

Anyway, I got it all situated so I no longer need help.  Dreth is going to help me with adjusting.

Thanks,
Mike

tampaboy813

it was just to funny to pass up I dont mean any disrespect.

Yamaha72

hope the shocks work out for you ;)
2003 Yamaha Raptor 660

2005 Ford F-150

TRX350_On_The_Rack

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dirtydeeds

2005 300ex

TRX350_On_The_Rack

I have found that some sockets are off in size like chinese made ones. Also you can try a 6 point instead of a 12 point, tape the outside of the bolt to compensate for the gap or watch MacGyver for more tips :)
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MotoMike

lol

I guess I wasn't clear above...the shocks are on the bike and I no longer need help...lol

Mike

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