Not exactly sure of the problem area but having the OD of the socket turned down would be a quick and dirty approach. or possibly even making a "special" socket might be another approach. Can you post a few pic's ??
It'd be next to impossible to get a pic of that area... maybe through the hole in the fender if I took the wheel off!
But the description should cover it - the OD of the socket is too big and it hits the header tube, preventing it from going on fully and straight...
On FABO someone suggested these:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pow-pow301155But $68 for two sockets! Although it looks like it would do the job
I think I'll try a friend with a lathe first