02-22-2010, 10:33 PM | #16 |
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I tried something similar and it was not strong enough. That bolt was in there tight. Just get a 3/8 drive 12mm and you're good to go.
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02-23-2010, 01:46 AM | #17 |
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Yeah, and stay away from Canadian Tire.
Try other tool outlets for a 12mm allen; even Princess would be a good choice if you choose a name brand. I'll bet that there's a NAPA nearby that can get what you need. If you're ever in Red Deer, you could check out KMS Tools (they'll be opening in Edmonton soon).
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02-23-2010, 02:27 AM | #18 |
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You don't like Canadian Tire? I would choose them over Princess.
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02-23-2010, 07:02 AM | #19 |
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Ahh Napa! Got one of those a block away... It was a brand new GM dealership till GM pulled the franchise. I will check there, maybe they have the filters and the 12mm hex key. Lol, not too sure what's up with Canadian Tire, usually I find what I need there and it's my closest big chain store that sells tools and such. Well, other than Wally's world, but they don't really have much in the way of tools at all
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02-23-2010, 07:40 AM | #20 |
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And put it in your toolkit so you have it with you.
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02-23-2010, 08:02 AM | #21 |
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I find CT tools ok if you stick with the 'Maximum' line. In my experience Jobmate and Mastercraft typically suck. Lifetime warranty don't mean jack when you're 10 miles from civilization and the tool you need to get back breaks.
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BTW, Princess carries some brand name tools, and their return policy is hassle-free.
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02-23-2010, 12:00 PM | #23 |
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Voice of experience with Q's and their 'toolkit'. Put an 8mm wrench in there too. You need it to move the clutch and or front brake perch back into postition after you biff.... :oops:
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02-23-2010, 12:23 PM | #24 |
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I've never had a problem with wrenches from Canadian Tire, and the lifetime warranty is great... Contrast that to Princess Auto, where EVERYTHING I have ever bought from them, except for a angle grinder has broken, sooner rather then later.... I will not buy anything from there for the most part.
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Not sure if Canadian's have Sears, but my preference for hand tools is craftsman, the Home Depot Husky brand is okay along with Lowes Cobalt line.
Snap-on etc are too expensive and overkill for my needs. Even my professional mechanic FIL uses craftsman after 30 years. Probably not the best, but great for the home user. Tools are sometimes not an area to skimp on quality. More hassle to have to replace it during a project. Usually killing a day of good wrenchin. Allen
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Got the socket hex key at a local auto parts place... Napa was no go, they aren't fully set up yet after having GM pull the rug out from under their feet. It was $11 and change, not too bad and will probably work much better than something I home make . He handles Wix filters and has the one my bike uses, but it's more than I can buy the Hi-Flo's for on ebay. My rack showed up from Carl today too, so this weekend I think I will slap the rack and the enduro tires on... Yay!!!
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You can check my old thread, I moved the blinkers back on the inner fender. It is true that some exhaust does hit the right blinker, but after a couple hundred on and off road miles it does not seem to bother anything, not even a smudge of exhaust on the blinker.
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