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Old 07-11-18, 02:54 PM   #27
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Default Re: Trouble removing the exhaust

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Originally Posted by Adam Ef View Post
Cheers. I already have that tool and the castellated nut was the first thing off a few days ago. I was referring something to unscrew the pivot (swingarm axle) with as Pointys seem to need a 20mm allen key to slot in and unscrew, whereas my Haynes manual was saying it's an external socket surface to turn against, but I'm guessing that is for Curvys.


All done now anyway. Cheers.
Sorry yes it's the Allen socket.
Tbh they're not too expensive even for brand items
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Originally Posted by Bibio View Post
if you think the tool is expensive wait to see if you need new bearings.... kerchingggggggg.

you will also need the allan socket to put it back together again.
Thankfully never had that displeasure on the white bike

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