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what size is the nut that holds the needle in place in the slide?

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Foxx4Beaver:
you can check this thread out...1st page is about the same problem you're having.

http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,7313.0.html

worst case, you might have to find a used slide, or new.

Oblivious Maximus:
 I had this problem last spring and posted a 5.5 mm socket fix over on thumper talk. If you try it be extremely careful handling the needle and slide. I managed to hold it in my hand and gently tap the 5.5 socket and short extension onto the damaged 6mm nut with a jewelers hammer. It actually went quite easily. Once it was removed I cleaned it up to 5.5mm with a Dremel tool and used anti seize to reassemble it. It all worked fine for me but if I ever sell it the next owner may be puzzled.

 

stujordan:
I did what u described....got it fixed...happy camper once more :)

Oblivious Maximus:

Good to hear you fixed it. There are some real wizards here, if you have problems just search, read, or ask. Usually someone's been there and done it.

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