Charlie-brm
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1984 FJ1100
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« on: July 23, 2018, 08:01:35 PM » |
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Finally someone has packaged the wrench sizes I always use on the FJ, in flex head ratchet style, without including any sizes I don't use. And only $30 Cdn. So, $6 per wrench and no waste. It's always been a disappointment to see the sets go on sale at the tool outlets but they include at the least a 11, 13 and 15 I'd dump in the bottom of the tool chest, and they often don't include an 8 mm. There are some 8 & 10 nuts I've had to wriggle in a wrench on my finger tips to get to them so a ratchet end is great. I stumbled over these at Royal Distributing in Guelph, ON.  |
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Had to lay 'er down? If the side of your bike has better braking than your tires, might be time for some new rubber.
1984 FJ1100 - 2012 to present
1979 XS750 - 2005 to 2012
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« on: July 23, 2018, 08:01:35 PM » |
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aviationfred
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« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2018, 03:24:07 AM » |
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Good find on the wrenches.   Don't throw away your 13mm wrenches just yet. I want to say the passenger foot peg nuts require a 13mm wrench. Fred |
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I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....
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1995 FJ1200
Stolen
1989 FJ1300
IBA #65004
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Motofun
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« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2018, 04:59:19 AM » |
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Also, don't know why, but as American autos go metric they seem to have a liking for 13 and 15 mm...  |
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ribbert
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« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2018, 07:06:08 AM » |
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Also, don't know why, but as American autos go metric they seem to have a liking for 13 and 15 mm... Never seen 15 used but 13 is the 9/16 (not literally) of the metric world. 12,13, and 14 covering most mechanical components on cars. Noel |
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“If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking.”
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ZOA NOM
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« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2018, 10:21:02 AM » |
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13 & 15 all over my Porsches...
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Rick
Current:
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (ABS Delete)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (formerly ABS) IMMOLATED
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca650
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fj1289
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« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2018, 12:20:30 PM » |
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Also, don't know why, but as American autos go metric they seem to have a liking for 13 and 15 mm... I think they’ve simply gone to the next larger size from the existing 1/2 or 9/16. I think my Nissans use the 13 and 15 frequently too. |
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FJowners.com
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« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2018, 12:20:30 PM » |
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PaulG
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« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2018, 05:26:58 PM » |
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Thanks for the tip Charlie. Zipped off to Royal Distributing in Whitby today and got the last two sets. One for me and one for my brother and his KTM 690 Enduro. |
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1992 FJ1200 ABS YouTube Channel Paul G  |
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FJmonkey
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« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2018, 05:35:20 PM » |
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Now to find a socket set that has only 10mm in 1/4 and 3/8 drive. But like 4 of each...
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The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.
'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side
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