What the hell is this tool called?

[makenzie71]

I've always claled and been told they're called "spanners".  It's like a socket, but it has four pins on it.  It's used for an assortment of things...like swingarm nuts/bolts on TL1000, clutch packs and oil filters on the little honda dirtbikes, and 4X4 trucks have them on the axles, I think.

This is what I'm looking for:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-Oil-Filter-Clutch-Hub-Spanner-Tool-110cc-ATV_W0QQitemZ160372186100QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2556ed5bf4

I need a 24mm spanner socket and every time I ask for one the sales guy just takes me over to regular sockets.  It's getting frustrating.

[ohgood]

I've always claled and been told they're called "spanners".  It's like a socket, but it has four pins on it.  It's used for an assortment of things...like swingarm nuts/bolts on TL1000, clutch packs and oil filters on the little honda dirtbikes, and 4X4 trucks have them on the axles, I think.

This is what I'm looking for:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-Oil-Filter-Clutch-Hub-Spanner-Tool-110cc-ATV_W0QQitemZ160372186100QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2556ed5bf4

I need a 24mm spanner socket and every time I ask for one the sales guy just takes me over to regular sockets.  It's getting frustrating.

you're asking the wrong person. ask the old guy, the one that is actually working on bikes, where it's dim and dirty. the parts counter guy can't find his ass.

[makenzie71]

It's not just a bike tool.  I've used them on everythig from bikes to washing machines.

[The Buddha]

Spanner socket should bring the fool that dont know his tools to a grinding halt.

Of course it also is called a lock nut wrench or a lock nut socket.

I have one in the GS neck size as well as a few other sizes I machined out of a proper socket ... You're welcome to borrow em, but I need to know what you're adjusting cos I got no clue with size. Like 4 prong 25 mm across and atleast 2 inch deep would be OK too I guess.

Cool.
Buddha.

[makenzie71]

Pulling the clutch pack on a Lifan 110cc quad.  Needs a 4-point spanner...I've heard said 24mm.  I've got an excess assortment of sockets...I made one but it tends to roll out.  I'm going to do some sharpening on it tonight to see if I can keep it from rolling off...if not then I may take you up on your offer.

Lock nut socket...I'll keep that in mind.

[The Buddha]

24 across prong to prong ... that is small. I dont believe I got anything that small.
I have the GS stem nut size, but that may be the smallest, maybe 1 slightly smaller than that ... but that is a 25mm diameter thread and I am sure its 30-32 mm across. if I recall, I may have a 27-28 one ... if that. I got GS stem nut size and some larger - 2-3 sizes.

Lifan, yea they send them hand tight at the factory ... and for good reason. Thet cannot find the tools over in china.

Cool.
Buddha.

[makenzie71]

This one is anything but hand-tight..I can't get the damn thing off the save my life.

[BaltimoreGS]

If you're dealing with a place that has automotive tools tell them it looks like a power antenna socket.

-Jessie

[tt_four]

Print a picture and take it in with you. I went through the same thing forever when i was looking for some metal "b" shaped clamps with rubber on them. Everyone would keep taking me to the same section that never had them. Seems simple as can be to me, but every one there looked at me like I was crazy.


That's what we get when we trade every real hardware/auto parts store for a home depot and pepboys, and then stock them full of 16 year old kids who'll work for $7/hr.

I say just buy a normal socket and take a grinder to it.

[The Buddha]

This one is anything but hand-tight..I can't get the damn thing off the save my life.

Aaah yes, the chinese dont have the right tools for it, so they weld them.

Cool.
Buddha.

[gearman]

If that socket will work buy it. I've made dozens of them and it's a bargain at that price. Hell, I might buy one and I don't even have a use for it (yet).

[yamahonkawazuki]

If you're dealing with a place that has automotive tools tell them it looks like a power antenna socket.

-Jessie

yup

[ineedanap]

If that socket will work buy it. I've made dozens of them and it's a bargain at that price. Hell, I might buy one and I don't even have a use for it (yet).

I agree.  I make them when I need them too, because the factory tool is usually $40-$70.  That's a heck of a deal. 

[makenzie71]

I ended up buying that one...worked great...worth the $10...but I'd still like to know what it's called.