Front wheel is kicking my........

[madmanmaigret]

Originally Posted by FZ6inNH

I think Nate had something posted that he'd made out of some nuts and a 19mm bolt that the socket fits over.

Yo! Defy!!!

Yeah but I am a tool whore so I will buy the correct tool anyway but the bolt/nut trick may work for now....... and I found some laying around work that look like they will work!

[FZ6inNH]

Originally Posted by madmanmaigret

Yeah but I am a tool whore so I will buy the correct tool anyway but the bolt/nut trick may work for now....... and I found some laying around work that look like they will work!

Ok... since you want the real deal! Motion Pro CrMo Hex Axle Tool - Motorcycle Superstore

Even cheaper here: http://www.powersportsuperstore.com/...397&click=8321

[DefyInertia]

push down toward the floor..don't lift the bike up. leverage is key so extend your lever! torque it to spec when you install. good luck.

[jwhelan]

I had to remove my front wheel this morning to take it to dealer to get a new tire put on. I found a hex socket set at Princess Auto (Canada Only I think) on sale for 12$ that included the 19mm socket that we need to remove the axle.

[madmanmaigret]

Originally Posted by DefyInertia

push down toward the floor..don't lift the bike up. leverage is key so extend your lever! torque it to spec when you install. good luck.

Yeah I didn't think it would be on so effin tight! I did the bolt trick got it off, had cycle gear put a Dunlop road master tire on there, bring it home, and realize that they put the tire on backwards!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHH!!!!!! so I bring it back, have them fix it, go home put it on, and go for a ride! now I feel better and I got to test out my newest mod...............PUIG!!!!!! pics to come but she needs a bath...bad(I hate bug season).

Thanks for the help everyone!

[Sqrly]

Originally Posted by Fred

My tool kit didn't have anything to fit in the hex hole of the axle. Am I missing a tool?

I'll be damned if I would have said that!!!

[rvbiker]

A standard size 3/4" hex bolt fits just right. Put two nut back to back and your good to go!

[steveindenmark]

I put in the biggest hex I had and wedged a flat head screwdriver in with it. I then used a longish bar to GENTLY loosen the axel. It was easy.

To ride with either of your tyres leaking air is madness. Just get it fixed, the right way, first time and straight away.

Steve

[mglowe]

I thought these were good questions so I'll add to this topic for those who still wish to know.

Originally Posted by madmanmaigret

...So now my question is..... is this thing counter threaded or did the assembler put it in really tight?

NO - the threads are set normal (clockwise rotation to tighten and counter-clockwise to loosen). Possibly it was put on tight but using the right tools mention by others in this thread will help.

Originally Posted by madmanmaigret

Am I just going about this all the wrong way(ie; does the axle just slide out?)?

With the tire supported, once you loosen the axle it should slide out easily.

[Aggietaco]

Wow, this thing sure is on tight. I just finished welding up another tool to get this thing out, but I already busted one that I made out of a 12mm x 40mm bolt and 2 12mm nuts. Twisted the threads right apart.

I checked with Sears this morning and they don't have a 19mm hex sockets in stock and I don't want to wait the 3 days to get it. Neither Lowes nor HD had one either. Any suggestions? I guess if I bust two more of these socket-bolt-tools, I'll just order the damn hex head socket and drive the cage a few days.