Help VN1700 Front wheel Removal

Chaosandconfussion · 05-07-2022, 08:21 PM

I am trying to remove the front tire on my 2012 VN1700 Nomad. I see the two pinch bolts, but do I need special tools to remove the shaft?

This bike is new to me; my VN1600 burned up on the highway, and I replaced it with the 1700.

Any help would be appreciated.

**JD Hog** · 05-07-2022, 08:55 PM

Here is a LINK from the shop manual that explains that process.

Chaosandconfussion · 05-07-2022, 09:06 PM

Thanks, but its where I get to
Loosen:
Front Axle Clamp Bolts [A]
Front Axle [B]

Is there a special tool to loosen the front axle?

Is there a work around?

Thanks.

redjay · 05-07-2022, 10:19 PM

If I remember correctly the hex in the axle is 22mm. If you have any pressed steel spark plug wrenches try one inside the hex in the axle then screw the axle out ?

Or order one of these.

https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=motorcycle..._ts-doa-p_1_19

I think what I did was I bought a piece of 7/8th hex bar 2 inches long and ground the flats to 22mm.

MrMikey · 05-08-2022, 06:03 AM

Have a gander at the third post down: http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...highlight=bolt ............Mike

Ponitail · 05-08-2022, 08:45 AM

Assuming the 1700 Nomad is the same as the 1700 Voyager, put a spark plug socket in backwards with a short extension inside and it will screw right out.

Chaosandconfussion · 05-08-2022, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaosandconfussion

I am trying to remove the front tire on my 2012 VN1700 Nomad. I see the two pinch bolts, but do I need special tools to remove the shaft?

This bike is new to me; my VN1600 burned up on the highway, and I replaced it with the 1700.

Any help would be appreciated.

Never mind found it.

DPTOOL Hex Axle Tool for Motorcycle Front Axle Wheel, 3/8 Inch 17mm 19mm 22mm 24mm Allen Spindle Socket Driver

Chaosandconfussion · 05-08-2022, 11:18 AM

Thanks

redjay · 05-08-2022, 01:56 PM

Your welcome.

The Black Knight · 05-09-2022, 10:30 AM

TX1700 · 05-09-2022, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaosandconfussion

I am trying to remove the front tire on my 2012 VN1700 Nomad. I see the two pinch bolts, but do I need special tools to remove the shaft?

This bike is new to me; my VN1600 burned up on the highway, and I replaced it with the 1700.

Any help would be appreciated.

The tool kit under the seat has a spark plug tool that fits the front axle. It worked fine when I removed my front axle on the Voyager!

mbarr10 · 05-11-2022, 12:56 AM

Just love a quick resolve to an issue. That is why I am here. Thank you all for your input.

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redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,927	If I remember correctly the hex in the axle is 22mm. If you have any pressed steel spark plug wrenches try one inside the hex in the axle then screw the axle out ? Or order one of these. https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=motorcycle..._ts-doa-p_1_19 I think what I did was I bought a piece of 7/8th hex bar 2 inches long and ground the flats to 22mm. Last edited by redjay; 05-07-2022 at 10:25 PM.
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Chaosandconfussion Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 15	Thanks, but its where I get to Loosen: Front Axle Clamp Bolts [A] Front Axle [B] Is there a special tool to loosen the front axle? Is there a work around? Thanks.
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Ponitail Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 150	Assuming the 1700 Nomad is the same as the 1700 Voyager, put a spark plug socket in backwards with a short extension inside and it will screw right out.
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