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socket size range

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2014 7:05 pm
by watto66
Hello All

Apologies if this has been covered , could any body suggest a good size range of sockets and ring spanners to carry in the toolbox .I have purchased a stubby wratchet ( 1/4" drive i think ) . I know you cant cater for all every any ideas i couldnt find the info in the sticky book .

Regards

Re: socket size range

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2014 8:00 pm
by mick1
I've took a few sockets out and added a few hex ends and other bits....fits in toolbox ok


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bahco-SL25-25 ... 2ed1d6e893

Re: socket size range

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2014 8:11 pm
by DigDug
Depends on what spares you are carrying.

First year that I went over the water I took a rucksack full of tools and I think I took a set of bulbs with me.... :oops:

Luckily nothing went awry.....

Re: socket size range

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2014 8:52 pm
by Muppet

Re: socket size range

Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 8:27 am
by hydra
Have a look at www.oiltek.co.uk on the lambretta tools page

Re: socket size range

Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 9:22 am
by Tractorman
Because you already have a ratchet, best to know the drive size before buying the sockets :?: A range of single hex sockets from, if 1/4 drive, from 6-14 and a short and long extension. Also a breaker or powerbar for tight nuts, save straining the ratchet. If you buy combination spanners they will work better with the sockets.

Re: socket size range

Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 9:33 am
by ducksta
carry tools to your mechanical ability, if you dont know anything carry a waterproof can of beer radio and some sandwiches so your comfy while you wait for the AA :D

Re: socket size range

Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 9:34 am
by warts
As above.

In a sort of stating the bleedin' obvious, you only need sockets and spanners if they fit nuts'nbolts on the bike. Leave unnecessary tools at home.
Some fasteners can be changed to socket heads. Allen keys are very compact and easy to stow.
It helps if any likely fasteners which may need to be removed are not seized/stripped/rounded. A set of visegrips can maybe help in these situations. Not cheap s**t ones.

Re: socket size range

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 8:19 pm
by mick1
ducksta wrote:carry tools to your mechanical ability, if you dont know anything carry a waterproof can of beer radio and some sandwiches so your comfy while you wait for the AA :D
Hmmm a waterproof can of beer, interesting :o

Re: socket size range

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 12:44 am
by corrado
mick1 wrote: Hmmm a waterproof can of beer, interesting :o
Not as interesting as a waterproof can of beer radio though. :mrgreen: