Starter removal. Recommend me a spanner / socket

Posh Pete · Jun 10, 2017

Soooooo ... The starter on the 100 G/S is acting up. Now I knew the rear fixing bolts were a pita to get at and undo but thought my ring spanners would do the job. Not a chance! I have seen a chap on YouTube using a very small ratchet and socket or is there a particular thin walled and angled ring for the job? What does the collective use?

Captain Black · Jun 10, 2017

I changed my starter on GS 80 Basic when I upgraded it. A slim open ended is about the only way as I recall.

Redboots · Jun 10, 2017

I use one of these. Angled-Head-Socket-Wrench

You may need to grind the outer of the socket down a bit, depending how thick it is. Mine lives in the bikes tool-kit

cookie · Jun 11, 2017

1/4 drive Snap~On ratchet + short extension.

Other makes will probably work, but I'm fond of the skin on my knuckles

Steptoe · Jun 11, 2017

i use a swivel head socket spanner.
Made by kamasa.
I've got a full set of sizes and the most useful tools in my collection for awkward jobs.

These are the TYPE , they'd do the job and perfectly adequate for enthusiast use. Sizes 8-19mm and a 10 year guarantee all for £26.99 at Clas Ohlson .

The only difference i can see is the Kamasa set i have come with a lifetime guarantee.

chrisshrops · Jun 11, 2017

They look very handy ,now I want some

Posh Pete · Jun 11, 2017

Steptoe said:
i use a swivel head socket spanner.
Made by kamasa.
I've got a full set of sizes and the most useful tools in my collection for awkward jobs.

These are the TYPE , they'd do the job and perfectly adequate for enthusiast use. Sizes 8-19mm and a 10 year guarantee all for £26.99 at Clas Ohlson .

The only difference i can see is the Kamasa set i have come with a lifetime guarantee.

Perfect. Just what I need. Thanks Neil. Off to the toolshop tm.

airhead_eire · Jun 15, 2017

I used a regular 13 mm spanner but I ground down the sides to make it thinner. Worked a treat.

Starter removal. Recommend me a spanner / socket

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