Front tire replacement

roads1 · 03-30-2011, 08:17 PM

OK guys. How do I get the inside hex head bolt off that holds my front axle? I can't find an allen wrnch that big and no store has the socket to fit.
Don't want to pay for removal and mounting of the new tire.

Bull Durham · 03-30-2011, 08:34 PM

You must be talking about the 1600. Use the spark plug wrench out of your tool box, same size. Make sure you loosen the two little bolts on the same fork, bottom, before you use the spark plug wrench.

AlabamaNomadRider · 03-30-2011, 09:42 PM

Yes you can use the sparkplug wrench or go to eBay and look there. There is one seller that sells the tool there. I think it is 22mm.

Bull Durham · 03-30-2011, 09:56 PM

Here's a description and link to a tool I was looking at for the next front tire change. My spark plug wrench worked fine, but I'll never be able to use it for removing a spark plug again, as it did bend a little bit. The link below is pretty long, but you should be able to copy and paste it into your URL.

Tusk Hex Axle Tool
Regular: $19.99
Our price: $14.99
Part# 1195980001

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pr...161061&ref=gmc

AlabamaNomadRider · 03-30-2011, 10:02 PM

That is a good price on the tool. Better than the one on eBay as it was only 22mm. The link works fine when you click on it.

leadbelly · 03-30-2011, 10:16 PM

When it comes to large "allen" or "Hex" heads I try to find a bolt that will fit into the head, then weld a nut on to that bolt. Cheep easy fix to the problem of finding a large hex wrench or allen key

roads1 · 03-31-2011, 02:25 AM

Sorry about not adding the 1600 Nomad. Thanks for the info. I will buy the tool instead of using the spark plug wrench.

cajun2wheels · 03-31-2011, 07:54 AM

I too found a metric bolt head that fit perfectly.Cheap fix.

oldbikers · 03-31-2011, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cajun2wheels

I too found a metric bolt head that fit perfectly.Cheap fix.

Me too works great and cheap

Bull Durham · 03-31-2011, 03:03 PM

Unfortunately, I don't have access to a welder, otherwise I would too.

cajun2wheels · 03-31-2011, 04:14 PM

If you are talking about using a metric bolt head you don't need a welder.Just install two nuts on the bolt and one will serve as a lock for the other.

03-30-2011, 08:17 PM	#1
roads1 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 76	Front tire replacement OK guys. How do I get the inside hex head bolt off that holds my front axle? I can't find an allen wrnch that big and no store has the socket to fit. Don't want to pay for removal and mounting of the new tire. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-30-2011, 08:34 PM	#2
Bull Durham Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA area Posts: 785	Front tire replacement You must be talking about the 1600. Use the spark plug wrench out of your tool box, same size. Make sure you loosen the two little bolts on the same fork, bottom, before you use the spark plug wrench. __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad VBA #1608 KZR #25622
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03-30-2011, 09:42 PM	#3
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Front tire replacement Yes you can use the sparkplug wrench or go to eBay and look there. There is one seller that sells the tool there. I think it is 22mm. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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03-30-2011, 09:56 PM	#4
Bull Durham Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA area Posts: 785	Front tire replacement Here's a description and link to a tool I was looking at for the next front tire change. My spark plug wrench worked fine, but I'll never be able to use it for removing a spark plug again, as it did bend a little bit. The link below is pretty long, but you should be able to copy and paste it into your URL. Tusk Hex Axle Tool Regular: $19.99 Our price: $14.99 Part# 1195980001 http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pr...161061&ref=gmc __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad VBA #1608 KZR #25622
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03-30-2011, 10:02 PM	#5
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Front tire replacement That is a good price on the tool. Better than the one on eBay as it was only 22mm. The link works fine when you click on it. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-30-2011, 10:16 PM	#6
leadbelly Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 340	Front tire replacement When it comes to large "allen" or "Hex" heads I try to find a bolt that will fit into the head, then weld a nut on to that bolt. Cheep easy fix to the problem of finding a large hex wrench or allen key __________________ '08 Blue/Silver
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03-31-2011, 02:25 AM	#7
roads1 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 76	Front tire replacement Sorry about not adding the 1600 Nomad. Thanks for the info. I will buy the tool instead of using the spark plug wrench.
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03-31-2011, 07:54 AM	#8
cajun2wheels Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria La. Posts: 636	Front tire replacement I too found a metric bolt head that fit perfectly.Cheap fix. __________________
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03-31-2011, 03:03 PM	#10
Bull Durham Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA area Posts: 785	Front tire replacement Unfortunately, I don't have access to a welder, otherwise I would too. __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad VBA #1608 KZR #25622
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03-31-2011, 04:14 PM	#11
cajun2wheels Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria La. Posts: 636	Front tire replacement If you are talking about using a metric bolt head you don't need a welder.Just install two nuts on the bolt and one will serve as a lock for the other. __________________
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