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Hi

Thanks guys, it’s the ovaloid nut.

Another query I have noticed that the head of the top mount bolt passes through the left hand side hole in the mounting bracket is that right?

Regards,

Jon

Hi,

Just putting my 1200S back together. Should there be a washer behind the nut on the bolt that secures the top rear shock mount?

Thanks,

Jon

Solved my own problem the circlip locates in the rear of the U-joint not on the shaft.

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