Removing The Front Wheel - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Smurf · 08-24-2007, 04:03 PM

Does anyone know the size of the Hex Head that takes the front axel out ???

The largest one I have is 10mm and it is like sticking a toothpick in a 1/2" water pipe.

Thanks

Smurf

GregR1 · 08-24-2007, 04:22 PM

got a ruler?

RauderM50 · 08-24-2007, 05:17 PM

LoL!

ranger04 · 08-24-2007, 07:19 PM

try a 12mm

Smurf · 08-25-2007, 10:35 AM

Hey Ranger, thanks bud.

Borrowed a 12 from a neighbor and it fits perfect.

Now I have to buy one. Every time I borrow a tool, I buy one just like it. That way I will never have to borrow one again.

digitalbroccoli · 08-25-2007, 11:53 AM

doesn't the tool kit come with a 12? I could have sworn I used the one from my kit to take my front wheel off.

ranger04 · 08-25-2007, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smurf

Hey Ranger, thanks bud.

Borrowed a 12 from a neighbor and it fits perfect.

Now I have to buy one. Every time I borrow a tool, I buy one just like it. That way I will never have to borrow one again.

Glad to help, but i think digitalbroccoli has a point, check your tool kit on the bike and see if it has one, he might be right

Smurf · 08-26-2007, 09:59 AM

DOH !!!!!!!!!!!

Yep, My Bad.............

I never use that thing (tool bag) because I have a Craftsman three level tool box full of tools (up to and including a full set of 3/8" drive hex sockets that go to 10mm), heck..........I prolly have as much in tools as I do the bike.

outlaw · 08-26-2007, 12:08 PM

i'm like you smurf. i have oooodles of tools. if you have a harbor freight down your way, they have an inexpensive set of 3/8" drive hex sockets that have any and everything you need for the bike and it comes with a nice metal socket holder.

ranger04 · 08-26-2007, 05:29 PM

same thing here, lots of tools, but when working on the bike i try to mostly use the tools they provide, that way if something happens on the road i may be able to fix it on the road with the tools provided rather than guessing what i have and if it will work

digitalbroccoli · 08-27-2007, 07:58 AM

Ranger's got a point. I always remember to keep a mental inventory of what's in there, for roadside occasions.

08-24-2007, 04:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Smurf Quiche' King Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 Red Flamed M-50 Location: McDonough Georgia Posts: 4,212	Removing The Front Wheel Does anyone know the size of the Hex Head that takes the front axel out ??? The largest one I have is 10mm and it is like sticking a toothpick in a 1/2" water pipe. Thanks Smurf __________________ "I would rather be lucky than good!"

08-24-2007, 05:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
RauderM50 Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: Blue 2007 M50 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 64	LoL! __________________ AMA # 990571 2008 Sportster 1200 Low ride. In Dark blue pearl Kuryakyn Iso pegs all the way around and premium Iso grips with throttle boss. Harley Davidson OEM fwd controls, Super sport windscreen, detachable rack and mini back rest, color matched side covers, oil temp gauge. "Imagination is more important than knowledge" Albert Einstein

08-24-2007, 07:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
ranger04 Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50B Location: ohio Posts: 668	try a 12mm __________________ Pics of Bike MySpace

08-25-2007, 10:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
Smurf Quiche' King Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 Red Flamed M-50 Location: McDonough Georgia Posts: 4,212	Hey Ranger, thanks bud. Borrowed a 12 from a neighbor and it fits perfect. Now I have to buy one. Every time I borrow a tool, I buy one just like it. That way I will never have to borrow one again. __________________ "I would rather be lucky than good!"

08-25-2007, 11:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
digitalbroccoli U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 06 M50 in Bluuuuuuuuue Location: Sodus, NY Posts: 1,011	doesn't the tool kit come with a 12? I could have sworn I used the one from my kit to take my front wheel off. __________________

08-24-2007, 04:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
GregR1 ... Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,308	got a ruler?

08-26-2007, 09:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
Smurf Quiche' King Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 Red Flamed M-50 Location: McDonough Georgia Posts: 4,212	DOH !!!!!!!!!!! Yep, My Bad............. I never use that thing (tool bag) because I have a Craftsman three level tool box full of tools (up to and including a full set of 3/8" drive hex sockets that go to 10mm), heck..........I prolly have as much in tools as I do the bike. __________________ "I would rather be lucky than good!"

08-26-2007, 12:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
outlaw Fifth gear streak Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Red '05 M50 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 1,375	i'm like you smurf. i have oooodles of tools. if you have a harbor freight down your way, they have an inexpensive set of 3/8" drive hex sockets that have any and everything you need for the bike and it comes with a nice metal socket holder. __________________

08-26-2007, 05:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
ranger04 Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50B Location: ohio Posts: 668	same thing here, lots of tools, but when working on the bike i try to mostly use the tools they provide, that way if something happens on the road i may be able to fix it on the road with the tools provided rather than guessing what i have and if it will work __________________ Pics of Bike MySpace

08-27-2007, 07:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
digitalbroccoli U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 06 M50 in Bluuuuuuuuue Location: Sodus, NY Posts: 1,011	Ranger's got a point. I always remember to keep a mental inventory of what's in there, for roadside occasions. __________________

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