Front wheel removal tool

[(RIP) Miff]

I've searched on here, but can't find who makes a front wheel removal tool. Basically, it's a big hex head. I think it's 22mm.

Can anyone help??

Timmy's rules apply. Until I've had 5 proper answers

 

[Wapping]

BMW

Assorted on-line bike bit shops. Like, Busters, or whatever it's called.

Two down, three to go.

PS It's 22mm.... Two to go.

Or try Google: bmw front wheel removal tool....... and lo and behold, look who pops up..... http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64080

One go left....

 

[rce]

Halfords if you want it quick (multi steps so useful for lots of bikes)

 

[bisbee]

I'll send you one if you drop me a pm

 

[Fanum]

It is a 22mm hex........You can get them from Ebay but most decent tool shops will also do them....I think I got one for my 'away' kit from Halfords, one of their lifetime guaranteed professional range

You can often bodge one up by using a 22mm headed bolt with another bolt tack welded on to it, but get the right thing if you can

PS you also need a torx 45 bit....don't be tempted to use a 40 just because it feels like a loose but OK fit......

 

[Schtum]

Timmy's rules apply. Until I've had 5 proper answers

Since when did Timmy's rules apply to daft questions to which you can find the answer by Googling or doing an ebay search....?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-WHEEL...cycle_Parts&hash=item3a6c6c761a#ht_500wt_1006

 

[original_concept]

 

[(RIP) Miff]

Since when did Timmy's rules apply to daft questions to which you can find the answer by Googling or doing an ebay search....?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-WHEEL...cycle_Parts&hash=item3a6c6c761a#ht_500wt_1006

I must have been having a major brain fart as I couldn't find anything when I searched . I also wasn't sure of the size.

I've had enough sensible answers, so knock yourselves out and go for it

 

[Steve E]

Go to your local machine shop/metal fabricator and ask for an off cut of 22mm hex bar 50mm long. Will cost next to nothing. Why pay silly prices at Buster's , Halfords etc.

Steve

 

[alex_rsa]

1 bolt and 2 nuts. Nothing more complicated than that. No special tool required and no welding.

Tighten the nuts together on the bolt and stick the bolt head in the axle. Unless you axle is seized you should have no issue removing it.

 

[E. Buygum]

1 bolt and 2 nuts. Nothing more complicated than that. No special tool required and no welding.

Tighten the nuts together on the bolt and stick the bolt head in the axle. Unless you axle is seized you should have no issue removing it.

Now why didn't I think of that? Painfully obvious when pointed out!

 

[davegs]

Wheel spanner

Do a search one U.S. member sells them complete with a tool for removing ht
leads they clip togther and are very small and it works fine. I think it was a thread about sorting tools for touring several other things there as well cost me£30.00 for the both and you can use a socket on the spanner and don't require large one use torque bits.

 

[Steptoe]

Halfords if you want it quick (multi steps so useful for lots of bikes)

As do most decent car spares shops. Mine fits three different sizes and cost £1.99.

 

[(RIP) Miff]

All sorted now thanks to BISBEE.

Come on. Your answers are far too sensible. But thanks anyway. Bring on the daftness. It IS the 1200 section after all