I bought a regular "L" shaped 17mm Allen and hacksawed a small piece off of
it.  I then used the sawed off piece with one of those reversible ratcheting
box end wrenches.  Works absolutely great.

I can send you some pics if you want.

Mike
'84 GL 7 pass
'85 GL Westy

> Does anyone know where I can buy/rent/borrow a 17mm hex socket or
> 17mm allen wrench near Vancouver BC?  I've tried Canadian Tire,
> Lordo, and Napa.  None of them carry anything over 16mm.