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10-06-2008, 03:12 PM
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Seasoned Rider
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: U.S.A.
Posts: 46
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4.5mm deepwell socket
Well, I am stumped. I need a 4.5mm 1/4" drive deep socket to reach into the backside of my fairing to adjust headlight aim. I have checked everywhere from Sears, Autozone and every other parts house that has a retail store and have been unsuccessful in finding one. Most parts guys just look at you and say "never heard of a 4.5 mm socket. Anybody got one and remember where you got it?
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10-06-2008, 03:21 PM
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IronButt
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Northeast Georgia
Posts: 286
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Sears has 'em but you can only get them online:  http://www.sears.com/shc/s/search_10...ocket&sLevel=0
The pass through socket eliminates the need for deep sockets but depending on the depth you might need to use their ratchet.
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10-06-2008, 03:25 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Near Chicago in Barrington,IL.
Posts: 4
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Try a Snap On dealer???
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10-06-2008, 07:05 PM
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IronButt
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: north carolina
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Never seen or heard of a 4.5 mm. recheck or try american standard.
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10-06-2008, 07:30 PM
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IronButt
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 645
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Go to the Mc Master-Carr site and search on item number 7195A55 in the box on the left. 1/4" drive, 4.5mm, $5.88. Not sure about this exact item, but most of their sockets are made by Proto. Good quality.
Last edited by Mikie : 10-06-2008 at 07:35 PM.
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10-06-2008, 09:19 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: True Northern Ca
Posts: 274
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Would a...
... 3/16" nut driver work?
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10-06-2008, 09:37 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Downstate NY
Posts: 5,163
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Isnt headlight adjustment done from the front. I know on my bagger it is, just and 05 though. The adjusters under the chrome trim ring??????
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07-02-2009, 09:31 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TXCHOP
Isnt headlight adjustment done from the front. I know on my bagger it is, just and 05 though. The adjusters under the chrome trim ring??????
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Road Glide model headlights are adjusted from behind the fairing unlike all the other dresser models. Yes the manual indicates you need a 4.5mm socket to adujust the headlamps, I didn't have that size either but I was able to get by using a 3/16 deep well socket and I was very careful so not to round off the corners and used only my hand and not a ratchet. I will also try scoring a 4.5 mm socket sometime in the near furture (just wondering outload what the hell was H-D thinking on the sizing of this adjuster).....
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07-02-2009, 08:04 PM
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IronButt
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Alaska
Posts: 3,919
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Obviously HD engineers do not think about issues
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Originally Posted by twowheel99
Road Glide model headlights are adjusted from behind the fairing unlike all the other dresser models. Yes the manual indicates you need a 4.5mm socket to adujust the headlamps, I didn't have that size either but I was able to get by using a 3/16 deep well socket and I was very careful so not to round off the corners and used only my hand and not a ratchet. I will also try scoring a 4.5 mm socket sometime in the near furture (just wondering outload what the hell was H-D thinking on the sizing of this adjuster).....
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like what tool it will take for the average person or tech to accomplish many of the simple task. Sooner or latter you'll find yourself looking for a whole variety of odd ball tools like a 4.5mm deep socket. Now does anyone know of another application for a 4.5mm deep socket on any other motorcycle? I doubt another application one exist for having to own one.
I've never hesitated to by the right tool for any job. But this time I just might pass and find a creative alternative.
Meanwhile McMaster-Carr definatly has an assortment of things you can simply not get easily. I found their selection or Torx end screw drivers wonderful as they have all those sizes you need for a Harley. So check them out if you go there for any reason.
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Last edited by toybox99615 : 07-02-2009 at 09:09 PM.
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07-02-2009, 10:23 PM
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Finally
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Texas
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I've been using the 3/16 6pt deep socket on mine with no problems. Have adjusted them more than once till I got them like I wanted. Mine turn easy so not much chance of rounding one off.
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07-02-2009, 10:36 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: U.S.S.A.
Posts: 989
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Snap-On, Matco, Mac or special order form a specialty supply house.
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07-02-2009, 10:38 PM
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Seasoned Rider
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
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3/16" should work, there is only .010" difference.
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07-04-2009, 09:40 AM
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FNG :)
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: 15 Min S of Atlanta airport
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Around $15 at Home Depot For Complete Set
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07-04-2009, 10:58 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Ma
Posts: 119
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I think NAPA has them. May not be in stock, but, I think they can get them. My buddy needed one and I think he got it through NAPA. Good luck.
Neil
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07-04-2009, 12:46 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 160
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When I had a Road Glide, I hated that bike. Now I find another reason not to like the R/G. I will stick to the bat wing, because I love my Ultra. Don't let the Goldwing guys hear that we would need a metric socket to work on a Harley, we will never live it down 
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