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Wavex · 03-25-2010, 10:59 AM

Yes. Just be careful to not tweak the brake calipers when removing/installing the wheels... check the pads for signs of bad wear or corrosion while you're at it.

OMG_WTF · 03-25-2010, 11:06 AM

Do you have a 19mm hex socket to fit your torque wrench?
You need that for the front axle.
If not you're going to be scrambling to find one online or at a dealership.

cap'n · 03-25-2010, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OMG_WTF

Do you have a 19mm hex socket to fit your torque wrench?
You need that for the front axle.
If not you're going to be scrambling to find one online or at a dealership.

Doesn't the stock tool kit come with the hex wrench for the front axle?

edit: Or do you mean for the "pinch" bolt that clamps it in?

cap'n · 03-25-2010, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wavex

Yes. Just be careful to not tweak the brake calipers when removing/installing the wheels... check the pads for signs of bad wear or corrosion while you're at it.

I learned this the hard way on the old vulcan 500. I think I touched the brake lever really lightly by accident when I had the caliper off, and it was a bizotch getting those pads apart so I could re-mount it. I shall be incredibly careful to align the rotor properly when removing / re-mounting the wheel.

OMG_WTF · 03-25-2010, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cap'n

Doesn't the stock tool kit come with the hex wrench for the front axle?

edit: Or do you mean for the "pinch" bolt that clamps it in?

The axle bolt needs a 19mm hex. It also needs to be torqued to specs so don't get a cheap one that doesn't fit on a wrench!!
I mean the thing labeled "axle bolt"

Also, for the "pinch bolt" use some loctite. Some members of this forum have experienced it falling out.

This link is helpful:
http://www.angelfire.com/ia/z/FZ1frontwheel.htm

Get something like this:
http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1...=TUC_15-8397_G

Don't use the method where you use the spark plug socket. I mean it could work, but if it breaks in the axle it may be hard to get out. Or if you don't torque that axle as tight as it should be, you may be in a world of sh*t further down the road.

cap'n · 03-25-2010, 11:32 AM

That angelfire page is very, very helpful. Thanks so much for the link! Checking to see if Bud has the tools I'm missing.

cap'n · 03-25-2010, 11:51 AM

Yuh-oh. If I can't find a 19mm hex socket for the front axle, I may be hosed. Anyone in Boston got one laying around?

RJ2112 · 03-25-2010, 03:40 PM

Most spark plug 'deep' sockets have a hex head built into the rachet end of the socket.....

If you use a short extension bar and stick that in from the side the spark plug would normally go in, you now have a 19mm allen/socket.

**jbwaterman84** · 03-25-2010, 04:47 PM

This is where I got mine:

Harbor Freight

jakury · 03-25-2010, 05:23 PM

good luck, I just did mine a few weeks ago, the on off the bike is the easy part. I did mine alone, with help would be better.
i used homemade tire irons and bead breaker. getting the new tires on was the hardest part. Keep new tire bead centered in rim vally as much as possible while puting tire on rim, this is very hard to do.
hope these pics work

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03-25-2010, 11:06 AM	#12
OMG_WTF (0_o) Bike: 2006 Yamaha FZ6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 913 Thanks: 1,276 Thanked 702 Times in 335 Posts Rep Power: 23 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Help wanted - Changing Both Tires Do you have a 19mm hex socket to fit your torque wrench? You need that for the front axle. If not you're going to be scrambling to find one online or at a dealership.

03-25-2010, 11:32 AM	#16
cap'n Junior Member Bike: 2007 FZ6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 200 Thanks: 21 Thanked 112 Times in 62 Posts Rep Power: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Help wanted - Changing Both Tires That angelfire page is very, very helpful. Thanks so much for the link! Checking to see if Bud has the tools I'm missing.

03-25-2010, 11:51 AM	#17
cap'n Junior Member Bike: 2007 FZ6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 200 Thanks: 21 Thanked 112 Times in 62 Posts Rep Power: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Help wanted - Changing Both Tires Yuh-oh. If I can't find a 19mm hex socket for the front axle, I may be hosed. Anyone in Boston got one laying around?

03-25-2010, 03:40 PM	#18
RJ2112 Junior Member Bike: In between. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dahlgren, VA/USA Posts: 1,555 Thanks: 529 Thanked 825 Times in 529 Posts Rep Power: 26 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Help wanted - Changing Both Tires Most spark plug 'deep' sockets have a hex head built into the rachet end of the socket..... If you use a short extension bar and stick that in from the side the spark plug would normally go in, you now have a 19mm allen/socket.

03-25-2010, 05:23 PM	#20
jakury Junior Member Bike: 2008 yamaha fz6 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: west virginia Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts Rep Power: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Help wanted - Changing Both Tires good luck, I just did mine a few weeks ago, the on off the bike is the easy part. I did mine alone, with help would be better. i used homemade tire irons and bead breaker. getting the new tires on was the hardest part. Keep new tire bead centered in rim vally as much as possible while puting tire on rim, this is very hard to do. hope these pics work Last edited by jakury; 03-25-2010 at 05:30 PM.

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