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Title: a little help on spanner sizes
Post by: wfbroddy on 30 May 2012, 08:09:24 pm

Folks,

need a wee bit of help, I pick my FZ1s up on saturday (I don't think its got the tool kit with it as there s PCIII in there ?, and I want to be able to adjust the gear/brake levers once I've put a couple of miles on her, so what sizes do I need to adjust these levers ??

Cheers

Title: Re: a little help on spanner sizes
Post by: Phil TK on 30 May 2012, 08:26:31 pm

 Get yourself a small set of spanners covering from 8mm to 14mm and you will have most of the bolt/nut sizes covered, Spanners are not expensive thesedays, Machine Mart or Halfords do reasonable quality ones for a few pounds, it's best to get the ones with a ring type wrench on one end and open ended on t'other.
 Failing that, when he wheels your pride and joy out of the workshop/showroom ask the mechanic nicely if he'll spend a minute adjusting your levers to suit you.
 

Title: Re: a little help on spanner sizes
Post by: wfbroddy on 30 May 2012, 10:25:22 pm

Ah I maybe didn't make myself clear, I have a garage full of spanners, so having them and sizes isn't the issue  :D

I tend to find I need to be on the bike for awhile till I realise how I prefer the levers, so was just needing to know the size so I can take a couple with me to fiddle with on the return journey to hame  :sun

Title: Re: a little help on spanner sizes
Post by: Falcon 269 on 30 May 2012, 10:48:09 pm

Why not take a spanner or two from your collection and try them before leaving home?  ;)

If that's still not a simple enough solution, I think you'll find that trying a 10mm first might be advisable.

Title: Re: a little help on spanner sizes
Post by: ghostbiker on 30 May 2012, 11:07:58 pm

I get what you meen. Traveling to pick up your new bike and want to set it up on the return to home trip.
I would plump for 2 screw drivers ( 1 flat 1 pozzi) spanner wise 8 10 12 14, or just a 10 and a small adjustable.

Enjoy your new ride :)

Title: Re: a little help on spanner sizes
Post by: Falcon 269 on 31 May 2012, 05:21:19 am

A gotcha now!  Thanks, ghostbiker. :)

Gear levers rods and rear brake master cylinder adjusters on these are usually a pair of 10mm nuts.  So, 2 x 10mm open-enders or 10mm and small adjustable wrench as suggested should see you right.

Title: Re: a little help on spanner sizes
Post by: mcyoungy on 31 May 2012, 06:49:39 am

you may find that the front brake lever needs an Allen key on the clamp.

Title: Re: a little help on spanner sizes
Post by: wfbroddy on 31 May 2012, 07:00:59 am

Quote from: Falcon 269 on 31 May 2012, 05:21:19 am

A gotcha now!  ......

simple eh!  :rollin


Thanks folks, I did suspect a 10mm would work, but coming from beemers over the last few years wasn't sure if the japs did things different  :)

Title: Re: a little help on spanner sizes
Post by: Falcon 269 on 31 May 2012, 05:17:27 pm

Quote from: wfbroddy on 31 May 2012, 07:00:59 am

simple eh!  :rollin

Yup, that's me! :lol

Title: Re: a little help on spanner sizes
Post by: PaulSmith on 31 May 2012, 05:38:43 pm

My mini kit is two 10s, a 12, a small set of allen keys, a stubby flat head, and a stubby pozi, small (bent nose) pliers. A roll of electrical tape, a stanley knife, a couple of pairs of disposable gloves and a collection of zip ties. All wraped in a shammy leather. 

Title: Re: a little help on spanner sizes
Post by: wfbroddy on 31 May 2012, 05:59:00 pm

Quote from: PaulSmith on 31 May 2012, 05:38:43 pm

My mini kit is ([url]http://www.theaa.com/images/topnav/aa-logo.gif[/url])

Sorted  :lol