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Thread: How do I get my front wheel off???

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    How do I get my front wheel off???

    I have it up off the ground and have loosened the axle clamp bolts, but I don't have anything to loosen the axle.

    Any suggestions?
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    Buy tools?


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    Get a large cresecent wrench, or more properly, the correct-sized ratchet.

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    The axle has those "female" style hex bolts on both sides, one side larger than the other. If it was a simple nut like the rear, I would have the tools. Smartass. :P
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    I have a tool you can use to get that off.

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    Both sizes?
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    Apparently, it's universal. It's at my house if you want it, or I can bring it around with me tomorrow.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rforsythe
    I have a tool you can use to get that off.
    I'm not even gonna go there. :P
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    Quote Originally Posted by rforsythe
    Apparently, it's universal. It's at my house if you want it, or I can bring it around with me tomorrow.

    Do you have the one that Circuit One made? I think the Kawi is a 22mm hex.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MileHighGSXR
    If Ralph's tool is inadequate, you can use mine.
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    Well shit dude, with all these guys offering you their "tool" you should be set.

    Mine has 3 sizes. I don't know who made it, you just use the one that works for you and turn it with a ratchet that fits one of the other two. (you'll see.)

    I'll verify the sizes when I get home, I can't remember, but I am pretty sure 22mm is one of them.

    Gotta love the GSXR600, just toss a normal ratchet on and go!

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    I dunno if I wanna associate with CSC if all the guys here talk about:
    If Ralph's tool is inadequate, you can use mine.
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    I have a tool you can use to get that off.
    Good gawd! I thought this was bike tech! Not homo tech!

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    Quote Originally Posted by rforsythe
    Well shit dude, with all these guys offering you their "tool" you should be set.

    Mine has 3 sizes. I don't know who made it, you just use the one that works for you and turn it with a ratchet that fits one of the other two. (you'll see.)

    I'll verify the sizes when I get home, I can't remember, but I am pretty sure 22mm is one of them.

    Gotta love the GSXR600, just toss a normal ratchet on and go!

    That sounds like the same tool I have. Since your tool is adequate to get it off, he can use yours. I would prefer to only loan out my tool to the ladies on the board.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MileHighGSXR
    That sounds like the same tool I have. Since your tool is adequate to get it off, he can use yours. I would prefer to only loan out my tool to the ladies on the board.
    hahaha

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    how about a big hammer





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    My tool is more than adequate, in fact my tool can get it off 3 different ways! It is designed to be inserted and cranked with force until the desired effect is achieved, that is the shaft comes off.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rforsythe
    My tool is more than adequate, in fact my tool can get it off 3 different ways! It is designed to be inserted and cranked with force until the desired effect is achieved, that is the shaft comes off.
    So you're saying your tool is poorly constructed and the shaft breaks off?

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    Quote Originally Posted by KooLaid
    Quote Originally Posted by rforsythe
    My tool is more than adequate, in fact my tool can get it off 3 different ways! It is designed to be inserted and cranked with force until the desired effect is achieved, that is the shaft comes off.
    So you're saying your tool is poorly constructed and the shaft breaks off?

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