Front wheel removal

[Doc]

Hi Lads,
Want to remove the front wheel and not sure on size of hex axle to get the spindle out ? I think its a 16mm but i dont have anything that big.
Is this a standard size please ? @fatbaldbob you might know
I thought this might do the job

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Cheers Doc

 

[DJ123]

Is it not a standard sise you find on a generic spindle removal tool?

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[dean0n0]

17mm, maybe? https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=motorbike+wheel+hex+key&crid=3RMAZD8SND82F&sprefix=hex+for+motorbike,aps,221&ref=nb_sb_ss_mvt-t11-ranker_1_17

Is it imperial, though? 5/8" af?

 

[leadfarmer]

Get yourself one of these, good quality tools and well priced

https://www.amazon.co.uk/BGS-motorcycle-special-17-19-22-24-5058/dp/B008RM3M8U/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1EOY5NMZP1YHO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nubCRD1wZevVXruzFK8U0ME9j5jJYkAI7OK470g-sUdo_bWtlFNkg0ugypetrFIq7Gzj61SWL6HwgkZGHLZNP7gGW6Cb8xCZXOFTjm80aVNFqTpMo89JQJAgrdkMu_iym6iY6jS9QfFcN-Qa2ZEDGCBUGoy70c4Twbn6Feqtuh1bd_IuYh5FPJKRzwTypkLm2K1_c95raRXw46o8EgGM4yBdggRQnGQGg9wnK1RIQs0.w-C9d_89DNVXbBQuzyAaNV89wqZFEtkqnNr81-iRxlI&dib_tag=se&keywords=Bgs%2Bspindle%2Bkey&qid=1759312210&s=diy&sprefix=bgs%2Bspindle%2Bkey%2Cdiy%2C87&sr=1-7&th=1

 

[theoneandonly]

measure it .

you should know better ,than to come with minimal information. .

 

[Khulu]

Hi Lads,
Want to remove the front wheel and not sure on size of hex axle to get the spindle out ? I think its a 16mm but i dont have anything that big.
Is this a standard size please ? @fatbaldbob you might know
I thought this might do the job

Sourcing Map 16mm H16 1/2" CR-MO Steel Hex Socket - Black Phosphate Impact Drive Adapter for Auto Mechanics Work Repair Maintain : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

Shop Sourcing Map 16mm H16 1/2" CR-MO Steel Hex Socket - Black Phosphate Impact Drive Adapter for Auto Mechanics Work Repair Maintain. Free delivery on eligible orders of £20 or more.

amzn.eu

Cheers Doc

How can anyone NOT have a 16mm, or bigger, spanner, socket, etc????

 

[theoneandonly]

cos he is a cheapskate ,
i sent him the phone number of the local Snap-on man ,
but he claims not to be able to afford to put a foot inside , the mobile cave of shiny things .

16mm HEX BIT / ALLEN KEY SOCKET by US PRO TOOLS 1/2" Drive | eBay UK

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[Khulu]

Owned by Polaris, in the USA, so I'd imagine all sizes will still be imperial.

 

[cookie]

Owned by Polaris, in the USA, so I'd imagine all sizes will still be imperial.

google says metric.

 

[Doc]

How can anyone NOT have a 16mm, or bigger, spanner, socket, etc????

I can.

cos he is a cheapskate ,
i sent him the phone number of the local Snap-on man ,
but he claims not to be able to afford to put a foot inside , the mobile cave of shiny things .

16mm HEX BIT / ALLEN KEY SOCKET by US PRO TOOLS 1/2" Drive | eBay UK

Hex Bit Socket Set. Size - 16mm. CRV steel socket. Hardened bit. 1/2" Drive. Important Information.

www.ebay.co.uk

And he is a mate of mine.

And thanks lads

 

[fatbaldbob]

Hi Lads,
Want to remove the front wheel and not sure on size of hex axle to get the spindle out ? I think its a 16mm but i dont have anything that big.
Is this a standard size please ? @fatbaldbob you might know

I use this mines 14mm, you can then put spanner on the square end, a bar through the hole or an appropriate socket. Just checked the Roadmaster too and it’s also 14mm.

 

[Keith Chapman]

measure it .

you should know better ,than to come with minimal information. .

But do you measure across the flats or corners?

 

[fatbaldbob]

A bit of research and it appears Indian are unique in having a 14mm spindle hex.

 

[leadfarmer]

Aha, in that case…..

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[theoneandonly]

AF = across flat

 

[Blue]

As a cheap skate I have used a bolt with two nuts locked together to do simular job.

 

[Doc]

I use this mines 14mm, you can then put spanner on the square end, a bar through the hole or an appropriate socket. Just checked the Roadmaster too and it’s also 14mm.
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Cheers Bob