Front wheel is kicking my........ - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

madmanmaigret · 09-02-2008, 08:21 AM

Ok, so this story starts with I have a leak in my front tire (have you ever ridden with a low front tire? Scary as all heck

) and I wanted to remove it so I could dunk it in some water to find the leak. I visually searched for the leak and found nothing. Also if there is a problem (like the air keeps coming out) I will have to remove it anyway to bring it to the tire shop and get it replaced. So I put the bike on the center stand and got out the manual. I removed the calipers and the pinch bolt no problem. Then the manual just says to loosen the axle. So I look in the tool kit and see this worthless piece of metal to remove the axle. Well if I didn't break the thing I wouldn't be here typing this now. So after I break it, I drill a hole in it and put a screwdriver through it and try to turn it....... no dice. So now my question is..... is this thing counter threaded or did the assembler put it in really tight? Where can I get a [u]real[u] tool that will make this much easier? I tried some searching but had no luck so far. Am I just going about this all the wrong way(ie; does the axle just slide out?)?

HELP!!!!!! Its 90f outside, sunny, beach is calling my name and........ no bike!!!!!!!

ant_mb · 09-02-2008, 08:27 AM

I had the same problem.

http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/garag...-19mm-hex.html (19mm Hex)

Fred · 09-02-2008, 08:33 AM

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

**boo68** · 09-02-2008, 08:34 AM

Sorry I have no help for the removal of your tire, I am just a girl. hehe

I have ridden on a low tire, I thought maybe the suspension had settled because it was on the center stand for a while... but before we went out for a ride Sunday I had my husband check the pressure and it was down 10lbs. Now we have to keep an eye on it to be sure there isn't a leak.

Deb

ant_mb · 09-02-2008, 08:40 AM

Quote:

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?

look at your spark plug tool.

Discofrank · 09-02-2008, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ant_mb

look at your spark plug tool.

not quite right

it needs a few small "taps" to make it fit

necrotimus · 09-02-2008, 08:52 AM

http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/how-t....html#post5244 (How to Remove your Front Wheel)

Fred · 09-02-2008, 08:55 AM

I tried the plug tool. It didn't fit the hole.

Anyway, it sounds like it just breaks when you use it, so I'll be making a better tool out of a bolt head.

madmanmaigret · 09-02-2008, 09:33 AM

so now I broke my plug tool also.... wow you sure know how to ruin a guys day..... just kidding! I just wanted to make sure it wasn't counter-threaded or anything before I start to put some A$$ to it.......
Thanks guys I guess after work it is off to sears to see if they have the correct allen socket and if not to the hardware store for a bolt and a couple of nuts.

on second thought how important is the spark plug tool? I can get by with a regular ratchet-socket-extension-maybe a universal, correct?

**FZ6inNH** · 09-02-2008, 12:14 PM

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!!!

09-02-2008, 08:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Posts: 1,750 Rep Power: 983 Member #1085	Front wheel is kicking my........ Ok, so this story starts with I have a leak in my front tire (have you ever ridden with a low front tire? Scary as all heck) and I wanted to remove it so I could dunk it in some water to find the leak. I visually searched for the leak and found nothing. Also if there is a problem (like the air keeps coming out) I will have to remove it anyway to bring it to the tire shop and get it replaced. So I put the bike on the center stand and got out the manual. I removed the calipers and the pinch bolt no problem. Then the manual just says to loosen the axle. So I look in the tool kit and see this worthless piece of metal to remove the axle. Well if I didn't break the thing I wouldn't be here typing this now. So after I break it, I drill a hole in it and put a screwdriver through it and try to turn it....... no dice. So now my question is..... is this thing counter threaded or did the assembler put it in really tight? Where can I get a [u]real[u] tool that will make this much easier? I tried some searching but had no luck so far. Am I just going about this all the wrong way(ie; does the axle just slide out?)? HELP!!!!!! Its 90f outside, sunny, beach is calling my name and........ no bike!!!!!!! __________________ 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6: Purchased October 31st, 2007 Mods:Painted: radiator covers, exhaust covers, and rear footpegs. FAZR6 Fender Eliminator. FS6 Sliders W/Motovation Hardware. Minor Airbox Mod. Sticker removal. To Be Continued... GO RED SOX!!!!!!

09-02-2008, 08:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
ant_mb Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delran NJ Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 1,141 Rep Power: 20 Member #241	Re: Front wheel is kicking my........ I had the same problem. http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/garag...-19mm-hex.html (19mm Hex) __________________ States I've visited on the FZ

09-02-2008, 08:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
Fred M em b er e d Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, TX Bike: See Signature Posts: 887 Rep Power: 26 Member #872	Re: Front wheel is kicking my........ My tool kit didn't have anything to fit in the hex hole of the axle. Am I missing a tool? __________________ I don't know anything about motorcycles, but I just love little kittens. 1990 BMW K75 Turbo (Eternal project bike) 2007 Yamaha FZ6 (Modifications: Stebel Nautilus horn, Valentine 1 hardwired with remote display and audio, Mix-It sound mixer modified for hidden installation, Mayer saddle, true dual high/low headlights. Relay, fuse panel and lockdown blocks for all additional wiring.) Pocketchop. (There are no words to describe it.)

09-02-2008, 08:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
boo68 I'm a girl dammit! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cape Cod Bike: 05 FZ6 Cerulean Silver Posts: 601 Rep Power: 14 Member #395	Re: Front wheel is kicking my........ Sorry I have no help for the removal of your tire, I am just a girl. hehe I have ridden on a low tire, I thought maybe the suspension had settled because it was on the center stand for a while... but before we went out for a ride Sunday I had my husband check the pressure and it was down 10lbs. Now we have to keep an eye on it to be sure there isn't a leak. Deb __________________

09-02-2008, 08:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
necrotimus Custom User Title Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: W00dbridge Virginia Bike: 06 Red Posts: 430 Rep Power: 8 Member #3695	Re: Front wheel is kicking my........ http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/how-t....html#post5244 (How to Remove your Front Wheel) __________________ [Insert witty comment here]

09-02-2008, 08:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
Fred M em b er e d Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, TX Bike: See Signature Posts: 887 Rep Power: 26 Member #872	Re: Front wheel is kicking my........ I tried the plug tool. It didn't fit the hole. Anyway, it sounds like it just breaks when you use it, so I'll be making a better tool out of a bolt head. __________________ I don't know anything about motorcycles, but I just love little kittens. 1990 BMW K75 Turbo (Eternal project bike) 2007 Yamaha FZ6 (Modifications: Stebel Nautilus horn, Valentine 1 hardwired with remote display and audio, Mix-It sound mixer modified for hidden installation, Mayer saddle, true dual high/low headlights. Relay, fuse panel and lockdown blocks for all additional wiring.) Pocketchop. (There are no words to describe it.)

09-02-2008, 09:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Posts: 1,750 Rep Power: 983 Member #1085	Re: Front wheel is kicking my........ so now I broke my plug tool also.... wow you sure know how to ruin a guys day..... just kidding! I just wanted to make sure it wasn't counter-threaded or anything before I start to put some A$$ to it....... Thanks guys I guess after work it is off to sears to see if they have the correct allen socket and if not to the hardware store for a bolt and a couple of nuts. on second thought how important is the spark plug tool? I can get by with a regular ratchet-socket-extension-maybe a universal, correct? __________________ 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6: Purchased October 31st, 2007 Mods:Painted: radiator covers, exhaust covers, and rear footpegs. FAZR6 Fender Eliminator. FS6 Sliders W/Motovation Hardware. Minor Airbox Mod. Sticker removal. To Be Continued... GO RED SOX!!!!!!

09-02-2008, 12:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Moderator w/ Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 3,160 Rep Power: 51 Member #18	Re: Front wheel is kicking my........ 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!!! __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

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