I am trying to do a simple maintenence item on my 2007 RK Classic, changing of the brake pads.
Problem is I'm having a difficult time finding the 12 point socket for the pad pins(the smaller 12 point bolt head).
I know the bridge bolt size is 10mm 12 point, can anybody tell me what the pad pin size is?
It's not an 8mm or a 7mm, as I purchased both of these and they don't fit.
I have a 6mm 12 point box wrench and it is too small?? Best I can figure it must be a 6.5mm, but can't seem to find a 12 point 6.5mm anywhere.
Maybe I'm being totally out fooled and it *is* SAE
If anybody knows for sure what size it is, please, let me know. I appreciate it, so I can finish up a simple brake pad change.

Sheesh, what has the MoCo come to with all the metric BS.
Working on my Iron Sportster was so simple, as far as tools went..... SAE all the way, except for some of the aftermarket ghee haaw chromey thingys I'd get for it.
Wonder what other surprises I'm gonna find working on this FLHRCI,
ha ha, like Gomer Pyle would say, "surprise,surprise"...... L O L

Thanks in advance, for any and all help.

 

1/4" 12 point

 

The USA passed a metric law in 1975. They just forgot to say when you should all start changing over. In the mean time the rest of the World is metric and has been for decades. The MoCo is probably finding that when it imports stuff from overseas it is cheaper to buy metric. It is the USA that is out of step!

 

What does a 1/4', 12 point, extra deep convert to in kilometres? ha!

 

I got my 12 point 1/4" socket at Sears.

 

Thanks to all who contributed information on this endeavor.
It is finished and success is claimed on the brake pad issue, as well as the bearing replacements on the front wheel.
I found the 1/4" 12p socket in 1/4" drive at Sears.(thanks dawg and nchogfan)
The socket makes the pin bolts easy to remove and also enabled me to re-torque to the correct value when in the re-assembly process.
Now when some of my riding Bruddas and Sistas need new pads I can help them out with the correct course of action and tools needed.
Thanks again,,,,,,, this forum and you folks ROCK the HOUSE !! ....

 

Women's have great imaginations - be careful how u offer to change ur sista's pads for her. ha!