G oog le BadWeB | Login/out | Topics | Search | Custodians | Register | Edit Profile

Buell Forum » Old School Buell » Archives OSB 001 » Archive through March 23, 2006 » Rear suspension hardware for X1 quickie questions.... « Previous Next »

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Natexlh1000
Posted on Sunday, March 05, 2006 - 04:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I don't have anything that fits the two main bolts. Are they metric? I have a 3/8" allen socket and it was a bit lose in there. Seems like it would be 10mm.

I thought I would post here before spending actual money on buying the wrong tools.


OH! and one more thing.
I was also messing around with the wiring under the tank and therefore had to remove the tank cover.
So I put the cover on a random horizontal surface with the following result:

c


COOLEST LAWNMOWER EVER!
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Tripp
Posted on Sunday, March 05, 2006 - 07:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

wacko!
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

1313
Posted on Sunday, March 05, 2006 - 07:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yes, the bolts are metric. 10 mm allen for the bolt (actually a socket head cap screw) and 19 mm for the nut. For the 19 mm a 3/4 inch is nearly an exact match, but 10 mm is one of those metric sizes that does not exactly match an English size.

Wish I had such a cool lawnmower!
1313
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Natexlh1000
Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 01:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks guys. I'll "tool-up" and finish swapping out my shock.
« Previous Next »

Add Your Message Here
Post:
Bold text Italics Underline Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image

Username: Posting Information:
This is a private posting area. Only registered users and custodians may post messages here.
Password:
Options: Post as "Anonymous" (Valid reason required. Abusers will be exposed. If unsure, ask.)
Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message
Action:

Topics | Last Day | Tree View | Search | User List | Help/Instructions | Rules | Program Credits Administration