I recently read a thread here where a short length of steel rod could be screwed into a real wheel bolt hole to steady the wheel when re-fitting. I like the idea but using the search tool I just can't find the post again. Can anyone help?
Wheel change tool
- Thread starter ShakeyGS
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Which bike ?
R1200GS LC
What's to search for?
You just need an old wheel bolt with the head cut off, or a similarly threaded piece of rod.
Some use a piece of round bar with only a short threaded section at one end.
Some cut a slot in the end for a screw driver.
Some knurl the end for a better grip with strong fingers.
Some just wrap the threaded rod with tape.
Me? I don't have one yet and just popped a wooden wedge under the wheel last time.
You just need an old wheel bolt with the head cut off, or a similarly threaded piece of rod.
Some use a piece of round bar with only a short threaded section at one end.
Some cut a slot in the end for a screw driver.
Some knurl the end for a better grip with strong fingers.
Some just wrap the threaded rod with tape.
Me? I don't have one yet and just popped a wooden wedge under the wheel last time.
Here you go fella - this is where I got mine from, click on the rear wheel tool link:
http://www.jaws-motorcycles.co.uk/bmwgs.htm
http://www.jaws-motorcycles.co.uk/bmwgs.htm
That's the one. Many thanks.
Agree all that would work but as I don't have any of it to hand I'd have to spend some cash anyway.
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