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Birmingham, AL 08 MC Tour Premium 2012 Bronze Mist | No, this isn't an ad for viagra or something similar.
I'm having the front tire replaced and I'm trying to get the wheel off. I've got the Vision shop manual and I can't seem to find the specs for the front axle. Big allen, I'm guessing a 15mm. I've got to go and buy and not sure if they make sets that cover this or if I'll just wind up getting one wrench.
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New Bohemia, VA | 5/8 allen - don't even bother looking for the metric size as it is exactly the same as the 5/8's and you'll find that a lot easier. picked up one at sears; genuine craftsman for 1/2 drive. |
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Gainesville Fl Home of the Gators | excelboy10 - 2009-09-01 8:21 PM
No, this isn't an ad for viagra or something similar.
I'm having the front tire replaced and I'm trying to get the wheel off. I've got the Vision shop manual and I can't seem to find the specs for the front axle. Big allen, I'm guessing a 15mm. I've got to go and buy and not sure if they make sets that cover this or if I'll just wind up getting one wrench.
Thanks in advance!
Close..........
Axle is a 16mm which is the same as a 5/8 |
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Salisbury, NC | And you can order or find that size at Sears. It is where I bought mine. ET |
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| Just ordered a set including the 5/8 from Sears. Knew I would find out the size needed here. Thanks |
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Pittsburgh, PA | I got a kit of them Allen sockets from harbor freight for $9.99. More sizes than I need but good deal for $10 |
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Willmar, MN | Ok...but is there loc tite on it? I tried taking mine off to change fork oil, Didn't have the hex bit so I double nutted a bolt and used that. Just twisted the head off. Yes, the pinch bolts were loosened. So I ordered a set of hex wrenches and I'll try it again. |
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New Bohemia, VA | there shouldn't be, and yes, ripping the head off does not surprise me. Get the hex wrench. 5/8. |
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Cruiser
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| If you have a spark plug socket, stick an extension in it backwards and the other end, the end with flats, will fit. You might have to remove the rubber grommet or whatever from the socket.
edit: oops, doesn't fit on this bike, sorry. On a lot of the japanese bikes that hex is 24mm, and the socket fits perfectly. This is smaller, probably 15 mm or 5/8 like the dudes said. But if you ever buy a yamaha...
Edited by lowtone9 2010-07-20 5:40 PM
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New Bohemia, VA | I used a chisel that was 5/8 size. |
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What size wrench do I need??