Sometimes channel locks with rubber hose forced over the ends so as not to destroy the hose. More often, bolt stuck into the end. Brake hoses, I save the caps that come in parts to protect threads. They can keep the MC from leaking completely out.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.