Re: [ST] 46mm, R u kidding me?

[Craig Tate <craigtt@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bryce,

I don't have a good answer, but here's what I've found:
Snap on sells one for $79.25 (3/4" drive chrome).  This is what my local 
motorcycle tire dealer uses.  I'm planning a cross-country trip and he told 
me to carry one because many bike shops won't have one (and will just use a 
large wrench).
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/pro_det.asp?P65=yes&tool=all&item_ID=3782&group_ID=430&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

SK Tools has a substantially less expensive one (1/2" drive impact).
http://motostrano-store.com/motostrano/46socducrear.html
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/SK-34096.html
The above appear to be the same socket (same part number) - one is half the 
price of the other.

Craftsman sells a 46mm socket in the 3/4" Armstrong line (online and in the 
catalog).  However, it is only sold as part of a set for $279.99.  I tried 
the Armstrong site (www.armstrongtools.com) but the server was down.

Stanley-Proto sells a 3/4" 46mm chrome socket, but doesn't list the 
price.  I guess that if you have to ask, you can't afford it.
http://www.stanleyproto.com/default.asp?CATEGORY=3%2F4+IN+DRIVE+STD+SOCKETS&TYPE=PRODUCT&PARTNUMBER=5546M

I haven't priced the Triumph part yet.

When I do the math on a metric-to-SAE conversion, it comes out close, but 
not exact.

I hope another list member has an economical answer.

Craig


At 03:48 PM 7/11/2003 -0700, you wrote:
>I've picked up a nail in my rear tire, mounting new
>tire tomorrow.  Need to get tire off bike.
>
>I've been told to get wheel off I need a 46mm Socket.
>The painfully inadequate tool kit has nothing of the
>sorts from what I see (maybe mine isn't complete?)
>
>Question:
>
>1) Where can I find one? (Sears/Home Depot says no)
>
>2) Is there an English (SAE) Socket that will work in
>a pinch?  A buddy said to use 1 9/16ths, but that does
>compute with my metric to English conversion (1-13/16
>inches, correct?)
>
>3) What do u guys carry on your bikes?  Seems even if
>u had the socket and driver, that's very cumbersome to
>hide on the bike.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Bryce
>
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