MOTION PRO sockets and ratchet - 08-0575

MOTION PRO offers these sockets and ratchet. A socket is a kind of short tube that fits right over the head of a nut or bolt. It goes on a ratchet, a handle that drives in one direction and turns freely in the other, so you do not have to reposition the tool at every stroke.

Why sockets and a ratchet?

The benefits:

• 6-point socket: it bears on the flats of the nut rather than its corners, ideal for very tight nuts; a 12-point engages more easily in a tight spot.
• Treated chrome-vanadium steel: the socket does not flare and its flats stay crisp.
• Depending on the model, castellated sockets sized for steering or swingarm nuts, which cannot be tightened properly with any other wrench.

Why choose MOTION PRO?

Motion Pro was founded in California in 1984 by Chris Carter, a former Yamaha off-road test rider and ISDT gold medallist; having started out with control cables, the company now holds more than 30 patents.

When should you replace this tool?

A cracked, flared or rounded socket, a ratchet that skips teeth, a marked drive square or one with play: replace the part, it slips and damages the nuts.

Specifications and fitting tips

• Manufacturer part number: 08-0575

Cross-Mania tip: Use a 6-point socket on tight or slightly rounded nuts, push it fully onto the nut before applying force and check that the drive size (1/4", 3/8", 1/2") matches your ratchet, or use an adaptor.

Compatibility

Tool made for the make or model named in the title: check that it matches your motorcycle or ATV before ordering.