What tool do you use to remove the lower shock bolt on an 848 The bolt is 8mm cap head , but is recessed deep in the swing arm and I have just realized that the tool I used to do the same job on my 749 isn't long enough. The tool needs to be at least 100mm long. What is this called? I need to look one up in a tool catalouge but can't think what its called.
You can borrow mine if you fancy a ride to Heathrow. BERGEN 30 Piece Hex Allen Key Socket Bit Set S2 Steel H5 - H19 55 - 200mm | eBay
If it's anything like the MTS1200 that isn't possible, the access hole is way too small. Can't use 1/4 drive as it's done up too tight.
Tobytyke I don't think that would work. I think the allan key wouldn't be strong enough to take the necessary torque!
Different Kettle of fish with the 848 Chris, the swing arm is the single sider and much deeper ( and uglier) than the 749.
Should be OK as long as it's not cheap chinese cheese - otherwise your looking for something like these but no idea how strong they are. Blue Spot Tools Extra Long 3/8in Square Drive Hex Bit Sockets 7Piece | Power Tools Direct
No strong enough. Check the Torque @CRYSTALJOHN . I think you'll need 1/2 drive and a long bar. When we changed the MTS1200S rear suspension unit we thought it might have a reverse thread it was so tight.
Would this do the job? (Before I order one) Hex allen key bit socket ex. long 100mm 1/2"drive 8mm Endura industrial quality | eBay
Can you imagine how difficult this bolt can be to remove with. 1. A mashed head. 2. A broken Allen key stuck down that 80mm tunnel. I bet there is a good chance of a scratch on the swinging arm. I'd spend £5 on the correct tool for the job. But then it's only a £10K motorcycle! Interested to hear how you set the correct torque setting with this "undoing method" when fitting the bolt back?
My concern is that I need to use a tool of good enough quality to undo a potentially very tight bolt. I don't want to risk buggering up the cap head! I can foresee that using a long thin hex shaft has the potential to twist and thereby absorb some of the applied torque, not applying it to the cap head.
