HELP with front axle

[runeight]

Thanks for all the help guys.  I got it.  I put the head of a large bolt that fit in the hole and finally got it with a stilson wrench.  I think whoever had this bike before me tightened everything WAY too tight.  Pisses me off!!!!

 

A torque wrench for Christmas is a wonderful gift.

r8

 

[Aquaman]

A 5/8 i.d. bolt thread or the hex across or open end wrench you would use would be a 15/16"

 

[amad]

Thanks for all the help guys.  I got it.  I put the head of a large bolt that fit in the hole and finally got it with a stilson wrench.  I think whoever had this bike before me tightened everything WAY too tight.  Pisses me off!!!!

 

A torque wrench for Christmas is a wonderful gift.  

r8

How do you figure the torque with a torque wrench on things like allen head screws and the homemade axle wrench and others that won't hook to a torque wrench?

 

[Powers739]

Thanks for all the help guys.  I got it.  I put the head of a large bolt that fit in the hole and finally got it with a stilson wrench.  I think whoever had this bike before me tightened everything WAY too tight.  Pisses me off!!!!

 

A torque wrench for Christmas is a wonderful gift.  

r8

How do you figure the torque with a torque wrench on things like allen head screws and the homemade axle wrench and others that won't hook to a torque wrench?

experience...

 

[Mr Bogus]

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How do you figure the torque with a torque wrench on things like allen head screws and the homemade axle wrench and others that won't hook to a torque wrench?[/quote] for a few bucks you can have 3/8 drive allen head drivers... At the least, you buy just the 2 or 3 that the bike uses... sure beats replacing pulled threads

 

[Aquaman]

Thanks for all the help guys.  I got it.  I put the head of a large bolt that fit in the hole and finally got it with a stilson wrench.  I think whoever had this bike before me tightened everything WAY too tight.  Pisses me off!!!!

 

A torque wrench for Christmas is a wonderful gift.  

r8

How do you figure the torque with a torque wrench on things like allen head screws and the homemade axle wrench and others that won't hook to a torque wrench?

You use an Allen Head socket driver. Basically an allen head driver in a socket, mounted to your torque wrench.

 

[V-Max 2 Busa]

Most dealers carry this axle tool by Motion Pro

http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/tools/t-6_crmo_hex_axle_tool/

But I sure do like the 29.00 savings of that threaded coupler, dang I drove right by Home Depot on the way to the dealer too.

 

[kml]

Thanks for all the help guys.  I got it.  I put the head of a large bolt that fit in the hole and finally got it with a stilson wrench.  I think whoever had this bike before me tightened everything WAY too tight.  Pisses me off!!!!

 

A torque wrench for Christmas is a wonderful gift.  

r8

How do you figure the torque with a torque wrench on things like allen head screws and the homemade axle wrench and others that won't hook to a torque wrench?

Torque wrench
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cheers
ken

 

[amad]

I use a threaded coupler from Home Depot. No welding required, dirt cheap, fits perfect.

cheers
ken

I'm hitting Home Depot today on my way to pick up my wheels and get one of these. I probably have a socket that will fit that, and then I can torque correctly. GENIUS!!!

 

[Gunnybusa]

You bought a $10,000 motorcycle do your self a favor and buy the proper tool for the job. I know every one is going to want to flame me but why be cheap when it comes to the tools you use? The 24mm hex driver is only $28.00 at snap on.Click me

 

[Rhythm]

Its a perfect fit !!!

 

[runeight]

Most dealers carry this axle tool by Motion Pro

http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/tools/t-6_crmo_hex_axle_tool/

But I sure do like the 29.00 savings of that threaded coupler, dang I drove right by Home Depot on the way to the dealer too.

Oh I know! Bought one off feebay. Opened the package and that is what it was.

Oh the humanity!  

r8

 

[Rhythm]

You bought a $10,000 motorcycle do your self a favor and buy the proper tool for the job. I know every one is going to want to flame me but why be cheap when it comes to the tools you use? The 24mm hex driver is only $28.00 at snap on.Click me

 

[Mr Bogus]

Well the adapters do more than one size at least.. if all I needed was the front axle, the o2 sensor remover would be a proper tool.. now to find my MAC dealer so I can get this one replaced.. (chrome coming off)

 

[Rhythm]

Too bad my wife butter knives don't have an official Snap On stamped on the side, becaude they sure do make a good screw driver when I can't find one in the garage when working on the bike.  

 

[Mr Bogus]

Just wait a few more weeks, the tool truck will have the kitchen knife specials for the xmas season...

Just put it on your account... gotta pay every week anyway

 

[PUNN1025]

HEY, WENT AND GOT A 5/8 COUPLER AT HOME DEPOT STILL TO SMALL.... SOMEONE TELL ME WHATS UP

 

[runeight]

HEY, WENT AND GOT A 5/8 COUPLER AT HOME DEPOT STILL TO SMALL.... SOMEONE TELL ME WHATS UP

What he meant was the threaded part in the center was 5/8.

r8

 

[Rhythm]

Easy mistake I guess.

 

[Pfal]

Measure twice buy once