Front wheel removal tool

Tim Cullis · Feb 6, 2006

As Sugarcube and Jochster will attest, the minimalist tool kit included in later models of the 1200GS doesn't include the necessary 22mm hex tool to remove the front wheel, so if you're in the middle of Morocco and planning to change tyres on your trip, you're up the Swanee.

Saw an inexpensive tool on eBay that does the trick--£3.74 including postage: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8033756916

(no affiliation to seller)

Tim

Dutchman · Feb 6, 2006

Tim Cullis said:
As Sugarcube and Jochster will attest, the minimalist tool kit included in later models of the 1200GS doesn't include the necessary 22mm hex tool to remove the front wheel, so if you're in the middle of Morocco and planning to change tyres on your trip, you're up the Swanee.

Saw an inexpensive tool on eBay that does the trick--£3.74 including postage: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8033756916

(no affiliation to seller)

Tim

Interesting.......all 4 of my 1200GS have had 21mm front axle sockets......and a 22mm tool I acquired will not fit...nowhere near.......

Have you actually tried one of these.........?

Cheers

Dutch

mitch · Feb 6, 2006

Go to nut & bolt shop buy bolt with right size head and two nuts to fit same size lock nuts on bolt then you just need a socket or spanner or whatever to undo

Mitch

Tim Cullis · Feb 6, 2006

Dutchman said:
Interesting.......all 4 of my 1200GS have had 21mm front axle sockets......and a 22mm tool I acquired will not fit...nowhere near.......

Have you actually tried one of these.........?

Cheers

Dutch

Although I already have the necessary tool I have one of these coming as part of the same seller's offer on the 'Joy Pump' (we used a medical syringe the last time). So I'll let you know when it arrives.

Tim

cookie · Feb 6, 2006

Tim Cullis said:
'Joy Pump'

say no more :mmmm

Sugarcube · Feb 6, 2006

Tim Cullis said:
As Sugarcube and Jochster will attest, the minimalist tool kit included in later models of the 1200GS doesn't include the necessary 22mm hex tool to remove the front wheel, so if you're in the middle of Morocco and planning to change tyres on your trip, you're up the Swanee.

Of all places to not have that tool, I would pick Morocco! Had one made in a few minutes for less than a pound.

nick · Feb 6, 2006

Not everyone needs a special tool to remove the wheel ...

Activmoto · Feb 6, 2006

I had a tool made up and had a 19mm nut welded on the end, this enables me to use a 19mm ring spanner in my tool kit. Another tip is to use the BMW spark plug box spanner which is a perfect fit and has a 19mm on the other end.
picture shows the made up tool and below is the BMW box spanner which does the same job and saves space in the tool kit.

Steve

Activmoto · Feb 6, 2006

While we are on the subject of missing tools in the 1200 kit, you need one of these to take the spark plug caps off.

Mouse · Feb 6, 2006

The plug cap puller usually lives under the tool tray, is it really missing on newer bikes?

Activmoto · Feb 6, 2006

The plug cap puller usually lives under the tool tray, is it really missing on newer bikes?

It was missing on mine, saving weight I guess

(RIP) Bin Ridin · Feb 6, 2006

My one was hiding under the tray.
BTW, I think the tube wrench goes into the axle socket, iirc ?

Davy F · Feb 6, 2006

Hein Gericke do a special tool which does the job. Mind you, it's a bit more expensive and I've already bought one before seeing the ebay item.

Tim Cullis · Feb 8, 2006

Dutchman said:
Interesting.......all 4 of my 1200GS have had 21mm front axle sockets......and a 22mm tool I acquired will not fit...nowhere near... Have you actually tried one of these....?

It arrived this morning, works fine. As does the 'joy' pump. £7.78 for both including post and packing.

Tim

Dutchman · Feb 8, 2006

Tim Cullis said:
It arrived this morning, works fine. As does the 'joy' pump. £7.78 for both including post and packing.

Tim

Tim

Could you do me a BIG favour please....

Measure accurately the new gadget accross the flats......

The BMW supplied one is most deffo 21mm......and has slightly rounded corners...

Thanks

Dutch

Sugarcube · Feb 8, 2006

Tim Cullis said:
It arrived this morning, works fine. As does the 'joy' pump. £7.78 for both including post and packing.

Tim

Tim,

That is great value.

Tim Cullis · Feb 8, 2006

I've measured it and it certainly is 22mm across the flats. It has rounded shoulders per the photo above.

This is the Joy Pump which is what I was really after.

Tim

Dutchman · Feb 8, 2006

Tim Cullis said:
I've measured it and it certainly is 22mm across the flats. It has rounded shoulders per the photo above.

This is the Joy Pump which is what I was really after.

Tim

Thanks Tim.......

The BMW gadget is 21mm and a sloppy fit........and another 22mm gadget I've got (22mm stamped on it) seems to have been chromed afterwards......and it's got very sharp corners which don't match the inner edges of the axle...

I'm intrigued by the JoyPump............?

Dare I ask..........wassitfor............?

Oh.....I geddit.........petrol syphoning.........

........I prefer to carry a litre of unleaded with me, especially when in more remote areas...a syphon is only useful if someone else is riding with you.......?

Cheers

Dutch

Deleted account W · Feb 8, 2006

It looks like an M14 studded rod coupling, I used them a lot when I worked as an Industrial electrician.

M14 nut is 22mm across it's faces. So if your saying the 22mm tool is too big then this may be an imperial threaded coupling that is very close in size (21mm) ?

Edit: Reading the post above then I'd say it is M14, the coupling has rounded corners.

bmwrich58 · Feb 8, 2006

I made this monday while waiting for the icy roads to clear.

it's a 3/8th's drive "shorty" extension welded to a 22mm nut.
It fits great and can handle the torque upon reassembly of the front wheel.

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