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Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: Jes_KX5 on March 10, 2004, 09:58:28 AM

Title: Where can I get a 14mm hex key?
Post by: Jes_KX5 on March 10, 2004, 09:58:28 AM

I need a 14mm hex key for the bottom of the forks. The only place so far that has this size is Snap-On but I don't want to mail order the part. If anyone has this size, where did you get it from?

Title: Where can I get a 14mm hex key?
Post by: GreenMachine on March 10, 2004, 10:43:04 AM

You should fill out yer profile so we can see where your from. If your in the states, I got a nice set of 3/8 drive hexes from Harbor frieght and a set on a key chain. Both had the 14 mm.
Later, Jody

Title: Where can I get a 14mm hex key?
Post by: kawdude on March 10, 2004, 02:34:39 PM

harborfrieght would be a good choice.  You could get a bolt that fits and weld a nut on it.

Title: Where can I get a 14mm hex key?
Post by: Rick on March 11, 2004, 04:34:31 AM

The valve takes a little work to spin out, so opt for the purchase of the right tool instead of a bolt, as it will work better.  I got mine from Cornwell Tools I think for $10 or so.  

Rick

Title: Where can I get a 14mm hex key?
Post by: Jes_KX5 on March 12, 2004, 06:57:57 AM

Just an update... I had been looking for the 14mm hex for a couple days now. I checked Sears Hardware, Home Depot, Lowes. None had it.

I had to stop in AutoZone and they had just gotten in a shipment of tools. They have a 3 pack of hex sockets from a company called OEM. The sizes are 12mm, 14mm and 17mm. They are 1/2" drive and cost $7.99.  The part number on the package is 25417 and the sku is 076812254177

I hope this helps anyone who needs the socket in the future.

Title: Where can I get a 14mm hex key?
Post by: kawdude on March 12, 2004, 07:04:42 AM

$8 bucks for the set. :shock:   You can't beat that but I kinda liked my bolt idea.  I'm on my way to pickup a set.