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Post by General Gman on Apr 4, 2012 9:02:13 GMT
So... project Helga is now back on (I need the space in the garage) - I need to remove the swingarm, and seem to recall it's a 24mm socket .I don't have one - access looks a bit tight, any recommendations ? Will an impact socket fit ?
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Post by m40man on Apr 4, 2012 9:29:50 GMT
Access is tight, your right. Regular sockets, many won't get in. I know I have a suitable 'slim-Jim' socket somewhere. I can root it out if you want  . |
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Post by General Gman on Apr 4, 2012 9:44:51 GMT
Access is tight, your right. Regular sockets, many won't get in. I know I have a suitable 'slim-Jim' socket somewhere. I can root it out if you want . That would indeed be extremely useful.... |
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Post by teejayexc on Apr 4, 2012 9:55:44 GMT
Access is tight, your right. Regular sockets, many won't get in. I know I have a suitable 'slim-Jim' socket somewhere. I can root it out if you want . Wot he said, I think I ground down an old socket to fit. You sure it's a 24, thought it was a tad smaller than that? When it stops pi55ing it down I'll have a shuftie. |
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Post by General Gman on Apr 4, 2012 10:24:21 GMT
I'm not sure it's a 24mm at all - that's my estimation from having a quick glance at it the other night...
Want to get the swingarm off / painted this weekend, I can fit the chain at the same time and the other little bits and pieces.Paint front wheel to match the rear and then get the bugger started.Then just need to get it MOT'd and taxed and shift it on
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2012 10:38:21 GMT
I'm not sure it's a 24mm at all - that's my estimation from having a quick glance at it the other night... Want to get the swingarm off / painted this weekend, I can fit the chain at the same time and the other little bits and pieces.Paint front wheel to match the rear and then get the burger started.Then just need to get it MOT'd and taxed and shift it on Is it worth it ? They seem to make more broken. |
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Post by General Gman on Apr 4, 2012 10:58:35 GMT
It is worth it, a colleague of Jools' is after a cheapy, and she'' let him pay in instalments.
She wouldn't be happy seeing Helga hacked apart, and I can't be arsed to do it
If I can get it back on the road and give someone a cheap bike, then I'll be happy
And I need the space next year when I buy a Tuono / Fazer thou / ZRX1200 or whatever else takes my fancy
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Post by m40man on Apr 4, 2012 11:13:34 GMT
Is it worth it ? They seem to make more broken. In what Universe  ? There's little on a D6 worth more than few quid, surely? No one wants wheels, shock, forks, etc & the plastics are usually not great for the age. Maybe occasionally an exhaust is worth summat, but only if it's solid. But then you have to shift all the crap that can't be shifted, that's left behind after a break. .... and anyway it's a sin  . |
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Post by bigbuck on Apr 4, 2012 11:47:44 GMT
Hiya Generalgman, if you can find an "old" 15/16 af socket, the shoulder should be slimmer and it is equivalent to a 24mm mate.
Rich
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2012 11:54:06 GMT
It is worth it, a colleague of Jools' is after a cheapy, and she'' let him pay in instalments. She wouldn't be happy seeing Helga hacked apart, and I can't be arsed to do it If I can get it back on the road and give someone a cheap bike, then I'll be happy And I need the space next year when I buy a Tuono / Fazer thou / ZRX1200 or whatever else takes my fancy Been looking for a decent Fazer 1000 or ZRX1200 myself. Fairly expensive for older bikes and mostly way down South, though that would probably suit you. |
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Post by bigbuck on Apr 4, 2012 16:31:58 GMT
Aye Bev, I was looking at a few Fazers and found them to be a tad dear, Needless to say "I'll keep saving "
Rich
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Post by newell on May 23, 2012 18:48:52 GMT
GM has no doubt done this work now but......... Just for the record the nut size of the D6 swing arm bolt is 22mm.   |
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Post by teejayexc on May 23, 2012 19:23:00 GMT
GM has no doubt done this work now but......... Just for the record the nut size of the D6 swing arm bolt is 22mm. You sure it's a 24, thought it was a tad smaller than that? |
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? There's little on a D6 worth more than few quid, surely? No one wants wheels, shock, forks, etc & the plastics are usually not great for the age. Maybe occasionally an exhaust is worth summat, but only if it's solid. But then you have to shift all the crap that can't be shifted, that's left behind after a break.
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