Re: wanted-Lock Nut removal tool for Swing Arm
 

You don't cut the whole socket, simply cut the prongs into/out of it. Sockets are strong enough to take it and will have the strength to undo the initial tightness of the nut

Re: wanted-Lock Nut removal tool for Swing Arm
 

Yes I understand the concept, and i'm telling you when those sockets were drop forged, they weren't designed to be fiddled with, cut it, try it, first turn it'll break!

Re: wanted-Lock Nut removal tool for Swing Arm
 

i hate to say it, but it is recommended in the Haynes Manual!!!! It's only 4mm off the end and they are chromed too so should be stronger than normal. Will be wearing some padded gloves when first trying to turn it ;)

Re: wanted-Lock Nut removal tool for Swing Arm
 

Good Luck! I'll owe you a pint if it works!:roll:

Id buy one off ebay. I bought the engine removal ones and they were fine.

Re: wanted-Lock Nut removal tool for Swing Arm
 

I'll have a pint of Vodka ;)

I'm tempted to, however my aim is to get it done this weekend. If it's not possible i'll order one. I'm reluctant to as i'll never use it again after today

Re: wanted-Lock Nut removal tool for Swing Arm
 

Try posting in Bike Issues or similar there has to be another member with one!

Also chrome doesn't make sockets stronger, it's there to help prevent tarnishing & corrosion, I've got and old set of impact drivers you could try it with but I still think cutting into even them will make them less than useless!

Re: wanted-Lock Nut removal tool for Swing Arm
 

Got a curvy one, if that's the same?

Re: wanted-Lock Nut removal tool for Swing Arm
 

Mav, what's the size of the socket. Maybe worth a try!

Ahh. I see you have a k3. Im after one of those tools. If you end up getting one for once only ill be interested taking it off your hands.