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    Quote Originally Posted by schrodingers cat View Post
    PS All, the allen key sockety thingys are known as 'Inhex' sockets
    I like the description

    I know all about the cheaper v better tools, but I am no mechanic, and dont need "fantastic" tools, just ones that will work for what I want to do.

    I broke a few "cheap" spanners with my enormous strength Completely pathetic

    Inhex eh? I will keep that one
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    Pity you aren't coming to speedway tomorrow - Dean has a couple of things he could try.... but he will be taking them to the track as his 10mm thingymajigs are the things he uses all the time.

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    If you like, just get a std 10mm "power built" brand socket from say repco, and I would be happy to machine the outside down a bit.
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    Quote Originally Posted by schrodingers cat View Post
    the allen key sockety thingys are known as 'Inhex' sockets
    Yeah. Dunno where that came from, I never heard them called anything other than socket head capscrews until recently.
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    If you can't tighten bolt,the 1250 bandit has allen keys to tighten,much easy job.Matbe change to allen bolt and nut.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bogan View Post
    yeh they are pretty common among bikers though, and bikes shops may not mind if you try before you buy...

    Another option (and it's a pretty shit one) is to wedge a flathead screwdriver down there, to lock the nut to the mirror stem end. Turn the whole mirror around with the nut till it gets tight, some trial and error needed to get the mirror to end up pointing the right way of course
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mom View Post
    Strange thing to need help about I agree, what can be difficult about a 10mm socket? I am looking to buy, borrow or even steal a 10mm socket that can fit inside my mirror mount so I can tighten it.

    I have a "girly" 14" drive that wont do it, I went to the local shop today and their generic tools wont do it. Apparently I need a double hex socket?

    It has to be thin enough to fit inside the mirror stem and tighten the nut inside it.

    Anyone have one I can use? Failing that, where can I buy a single 10mm double hex socket that fits a 1/4" drive, I dont want to buy a bigger socket set to do something as simple as tighten my mirror, and I dont want to pay a mechanic minimum charge out to do it for me.

    Any assistance greatfully received.
    I'm 99% sure there's a long thin-wall socket in 10mm lurking in my toolbox somewhere, might do the trick?

    PM me if you're interested I'll go check.

    EDIT: Would have to post it to you tho I guess so not the quickest option. Still not a problem if it would help.

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    Has everyone forgotten that it's a double hex socket that's needed?

    I'm not aware of any 10mm t-bar sockets that are double hex.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Katman View Post
    Has everyone forgotten that it's a double hex socket that's needed?

    I'm not aware of any 10mm t-bar sockets that are double hex.
    "Double hex"?

    Is that just another way of saying 12-point?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Owl View Post
    "Double hex"?

    Is that just another way of saying 12-point?
    Yes, same as 12-point.

    The only 1/4'' drive 10mm double hex socket would come in a top quality socket set.

    A 3/8'' drive 10mm socket would probably work with some careful grinding down of the outside wall.

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    mom don't u have a MAN who can sort out this issue for you?
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