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1Back to top Go down   Clamp tool Empty Clamp tool Fri Mar 18, 2011 2:07 pm

Oldgoat

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Just found a great tool for closing Oetiker clamps at Home Depot for $9.97!

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Oetiker clamps. Can you post a pic of the tool? I need one too.

    

3Back to top Go down   Clamp tool Empty Re: Clamp tool Fri Mar 18, 2011 3:07 pm

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Thanks C for the correction. Here you go.

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4Back to top Go down   Clamp tool Empty Re: Clamp tool Fri Mar 18, 2011 3:10 pm

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Yup that will work. Have you tried it yet?

    

5Back to top Go down   Clamp tool Empty Re: Clamp tool Fri Mar 18, 2011 3:12 pm

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That's what I thought as well. Should be testing it out this weekend! Smile

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Aren't they very similar to the old nail pincers?

My dad had some in his toolbox...I'll see if they are still there.

Stoopid question number 32,563...you just squeeze the hell out of the clamp when you use these?


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These ancient chompers were the biz for closing up tight my clamps, and they were in the bottom of the toolbox collecting rust. They'd do the biz on any irritating twat that was bothering you too. Defencively, of course. Very Happy

    

8Back to top Go down   Clamp tool Empty Re: Clamp tool Sat Mar 19, 2011 3:48 am

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Lol, defencively of course. Very Happy

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9Back to top Go down   Clamp tool Empty Re: Clamp tool Mon Jan 23, 2012 6:56 am

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I have used standard nail pincers, but grinding sharp edges away to avoid clamp damage

    

10Back to top Go down   Clamp tool Empty Re: Clamp tool Mon Jan 23, 2012 7:56 am

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Good point sepvall.


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11Back to top Go down   Clamp tool Empty Re: Clamp tool Mon Jan 23, 2012 8:01 am

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My Grandfather was a blacksmith and I scored his old tools amongst which are a blunt set of nail pinchers to remove nails from hooves
work a treat. If only I could figure out how to get the clamps UNDONE.
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12Back to top Go down   Clamp tool Empty Re: Clamp tool Mon Jan 23, 2012 8:29 am

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Why not just bin the oeticker clamps and put some practical, easy-to-use ones in their place? Cut down on frustration, keep some room in the tool chest and money in the pocket.
What's wrong with that?


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13Back to top Go down   Clamp tool Empty Re: Clamp tool Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:03 am

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i think everybody has problems finding suitable clamps brickrider .

do you have a suggestion or a supplier for something to replace them ?

many have looked but not found .

    

14Back to top Go down   Clamp tool Empty Re: Clamp tool Mon Jan 23, 2012 5:31 pm

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RT wrote:If only I could figure out how to get the clamps UNDONE.

This side cutter is used for clamps on driveshaft CV boots, of similar type.

[img]Clamp tool 19-12710[/img]

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brickrider wrote:Why not just bin the oeticker clamps and put some practical, easy-to-use ones in their place? Cut down on frustration, keep some room in the tool chest and money in the pocket.
What's wrong with that?
I seem to remember that TWB aka Guest found some Suzuki clamps to do the job and even gave a part number as all spare parts guys will do. But I haven't found any post saying.


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16Back to top Go down   Clamp tool Empty Re: Clamp tool Wed Jan 25, 2012 3:46 pm

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I'm new to K-bike ownership, but this question puzzles me. Why not just use garden-variety hose clamps (worn clamps) or t-bolt clamps? They are widely available. http://www.mcmaster.com/?orderview=new#catalog/118/274/=fybz78


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17Back to top Go down   Clamp tool Empty Re: Clamp tool Wed Jan 25, 2012 5:48 pm

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K Freak wrote:I seem to remember that TWB aka Guest found some Suzuki clamps to do the job and even gave a part number as all spare parts guys will do. But I haven't found any post saying.
It was Alexander McCarthy in "Getting my baby back on the road but really stuck!"
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Suzuki Part numbers

by Alexander McCarthy on Wed May 18, 2011 2:51 pm

Hi all,

As promised I'm sharing the part numbers for those pesky re-usable clamps which secure the throttle body to the air box and cylinder head.
They're all black, and come in two different sizes (48mm and 46mm), part numbers 09402-48208 and 09402-46208 respectively.

Hopefully this will helps someone who's re-building their baby in the future.Suzuki clamp 09402-48208
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18Back to top Go down   Clamp tool Empty Re: Clamp tool Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:17 pm

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god bless you inge ....thought it must be somewhere .....and thanks alex for posting what you found



thanks kfreak .......bloody marvelous



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19Back to top Go down   Clamp tool Empty Re: Clamp tool Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:28 pm

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I also did remember it have been mentioned.....when K Freak bring it up.
Nice feature....this search option.
Now it`s saved.

Inge K.

    

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No wonder I didn't find the post it helps to look in the right place Embarassed


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21Back to top Go down   Clamp tool Empty Re: Clamp tool Wed Aug 08, 2012 9:34 am

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Just bought a set of these clamps. Might be worth investing in the Oetiker tool and clamps in future. Local Suzuki shop charged me $8.50 for each clamp. Glad I only needed 4.
The parts guy could not find a listing for the part number of the 48mm clamp 09402-48208 so I took a gamble and got the 46mm clamps.
The fit is perfect, however with the addition of the screw and associated bits, a bit of jiggery pokery is needed to make them clear the throttle bits that move when you accelerate (this forum is teaching me all the teknikal lingo).
Hope that helps someone.

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22Back to top Go down   Clamp tool Empty Re: Clamp tool Wed Aug 08, 2012 10:05 am

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pssst .. a pair of sidecutters works brilliantly (tools of trade for me ) on those oke ekiet bmw clamps .


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23Back to top Go down   Clamp tool Empty Re: Clamp tool Wed Aug 08, 2012 10:30 am

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Thanks Charlie, I have some side cutters and should have bought the oke ekiet bmw clamps, but I did not want to wait for delivery. Next time I will make sure I am not in so much of a hurry impatient.
Time is money friend


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24Back to top Go down   Clamp tool Empty Re: Clamp tool Thu Aug 09, 2012 3:25 am

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Hate to do this to you Rossco, after you bought the clamps, Sad but I got mine at this site
http://www.powersportsplus.com/parts/detail/suzuki/SP-09402-48207.html
If you have time to wait for the shipping, the price is reasonable. Maybe it will help someone else. Very Happy


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25Back to top Go down   Clamp tool Empty Re: Clamp tool Thu Aug 09, 2012 5:15 am

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...oetiker...


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26Back to top Go down   Clamp tool Empty Re: Clamp tool Thu Aug 09, 2012 9:17 pm

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oetiker? is it a name or an anagram. Original Equipement Technical Implement Kseries Engine Repairs, I also thought it had a small bar or was it called anvil to start the claming or help it get started, you know start the roll or bend (as in benda the bloody spoon) Rim band? or other tooling or am I off on the wrong track here Seem to remember using one on some large ducting say about 12inch or there abouts maybe semens containers joint housings etc


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27Back to top Go down   Clamp tool Empty Re: Clamp tool Thu Aug 09, 2012 10:04 pm

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My 2c worth... when i replaced TB rubbers, I ended up using good quality nylon zip ties instead of those clamps. It all worked well.



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28Back to top Go down   Clamp tool Empty Re: Clamp tool Tue Aug 21, 2012 12:00 pm

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Another possibility is clamps that is used for driveshaft gaiters on cars.

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29Back to top Go down   Clamp tool Empty Re: Clamp tool Sat Apr 27, 2013 9:50 am

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Oldgoat wrote:Thanks C for the correction. Here you go.

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Home Depot also sells the "use once" clamps, their used for pex water hoses.

    

30Back to top Go down   Clamp tool Empty Re: Clamp tool Mon Jun 10, 2013 2:40 pm

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And on this side of the puddle, I found these at overflow for $9.

Overflow is a local variety store, they sell a bit of everything.


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31Back to top Go down   Clamp tool Empty Missing the BOAT Mon Jun 10, 2013 3:36 pm

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I keep thinking about all of these wonderful examples people are "finding" that do such a great job of closing these clamps. The truth is, they may be adequate but they far from doing the best correct job of closing the clamp to the proper torque without damaging it in the process.
In order to properly close these clamps and insure that the center of the ear loop doesn't bulge outward away from the clamp (thus reducing it's holding ability) there must be 3 forces all acting at once. The best pliers for this job have a moving cam in the center between the 2 jaws that push down with a flat face on the bow tie center of the clamp as the jaws draw the sides together. The band has to "fold" in the correct shape to work as it's designed.
NOTE: I do have to eat some crow here because there are indeed many examples of the standard 2 jaw plier on various web pages that seem authoritatively accurate.
The tool I'm recommending here is worth considering, readily available from auto parts supply houses and quite affordable.
These pliers make the job easy to complete perfectly every single time.
Please at least consider using this very good and affordable tool. (K-D tools #3955) less than $30
Clamp tool Kdt39510

    

32Back to top Go down   Clamp tool Empty Re: Clamp tool Fri Jul 26, 2013 9:07 am

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Those squeezers ^^^ look the business.

and on the point of the right tool for the right job, if you're on the hunt for easier/cheaper/re-usable methods dont forget that the clamping needs to be evenly spread all the way round to minimise the chance of leaks. jubilee type clips and zip ties have an area that is not clamped so tightly.

    

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