Frame bolt lock nut alternatives

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Frame bolt lock nut alternatives

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How have folks solved the lock nut wrench problem for the frame bolts? The problem being the Honda tools are about £100 each.

I could cut down a socket to fit but then couldn't get anything inside to hold the bolt.
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There's a few aftermarket variations on eBay from about a tenner to £25

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-VTR100 ... 1645165287

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20-24mm-Moto ... 2408458378

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I got myself a set for about 20 quid nick. Did the job really well
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StormyRob wrote: ↑Thu Dec 14, 2017 5:17 pm I got myself a set for about 20 quid nick. Did the job really well

Actually I believe it was the first link Wicky posted
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Cut a socket or better piece of tube the right size to fit the nut, weld on a short extension and put a 1/2" square in it and you have the Honda tool..
If you used a socket you have to drill out the center of it as well.
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freeridenick wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2017 5:01 pm How have folks solved the lock nut wrench problem for the frame bolts? The problem being the Honda tools are about £100 each.

I could cut down a socket to fit but then couldn't get anything inside to hold the bolt.
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Heck, buy these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-VTR100 ... 1645165287
at £25 and then weld on a short extension and put a square hole in it for your TQ wrench
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E.Marquez wrote: ↑Fri Dec 15, 2017 2:52 pm Heck, buy these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-VTR100 ... 1645165287
at £25 and then weld on a short extension and put a square hole in it for your TQ wrench
I think I'll be doing just that. Once I've learnt to weld.
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