ok, so i did a search on here about the axle nut size needed to remove the front wheel. i know it's a 24mm and some of you said that i can get it at sears... i went there today and the biggest they had was a 17mm. i also called some local bike shops and...nothing. i would've thought it came with the bike's tool pouch but no. if any of you live in san diego area then let me know where you guys get this tool. thanks for any info
where can i find......?
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Zuki shop should have the front axle removal tool as well, but it will cost a lot more.
You guys are makin' this way too complicated.
Go buy a socket set that's larger sizes. The one I have is a Craftsman (from Sears no less) that's a deep dish 8 piece mm set. Works great for this sort of stuff. And on mine, it's 27mm. Front wheel comes off in seconds.
(This is Gen-I right?)
Go buy a socket set that's larger sizes. The one I have is a Craftsman (from Sears no less) that's a deep dish 8 piece mm set. Works great for this sort of stuff. And on mine, it's 27mm. Front wheel comes off in seconds.
(This is Gen-I right?)
mike1180
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Redi rod is a length of rod that has thread from 1 end to the other.
It does not have a head like a bolt, but you can cut it to length.
It usually comes in 2 or 3 foot lengths.
You do not need the rod, just the coupling nut that would join 2 pieces of redi rod together.
Gen 1 busas are 1999 to 2007.
Gen 2 started in 2008 on
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I think he is talking about the 24 mm hex (allen) end of the bolt not the end with the nut. I just leave my pinch bolts tight then take off the nut.when putting back on I slide bolt in tighten pinch bolts and then tighten nut to spec.
By the way 99 to 07 is gen 1 and 08 and up is gen 2
my bad he did say nut didn't he.
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mike1180
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I do it that way too but use the tool just so it won't turn against the pinch bolts.
Yeah you are right, I guess he might be asking where to get a 24 mm socket?
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I was thinking its a 27mm also.
Ah!
Actually, I don't think I have removed that (left side sitting on bike) in a long time. Front tire on the busa is so simple, just slide out the axle and gently lower the tire out. Helps to take off the calipers of course. I hang my busa from the garage rafters with tow straps as a precaution in case it falls over when I do that. DAMHIK.
So 24mm alan on left, 27mm socket on right.
I use this..Motion Pro - T-6 Superlight Hex Axle Tool
Got it for the dirt bikes a couple of years ago, price has went up quite a bit since then I notice. They have a CrMo version for about $10 less.
Got it for the dirt bikes a couple of years ago, price has went up quite a bit since then I notice. They have a CrMo version for about $10 less.
swing by lowes and pickup two 5/8 nuts and a bolt and make your own. same principal as the reddi rod
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