Front tire removal?

[Chirodoc]

I see the rear tire is a nut with a cotter pin to remove, but what is up with the front tire? Is it actually a giant hex bolt? I understand you have to loosen the four clamp down bolts, but how do you get the axle out? It looks like a hex key is necessary. What size hex socket is that and where can I get one? Help!

[clarkmanning]

try a 13/16 spark plug socket. See if the wrong end will fit the hex key opening.

[Shifty1]

That's what I do.

[Chirodoc]

Now how do I turn the socket? What are you putting in the other end to give you leverage to lossen and then tighten the axle down? Oh and thank you for the guidance.

[greko]

Originally Posted by Chirodoc

Now how do I turn the socket? What are you putting in the other end to give you leverage to lossen and then tighten the axle down? Oh and thank you for the guidance.

Long scredriver for example

[Shifty1]

Run a 3" extension through the socket if you can and put a wrench on it. Basically, get your ratchet with an extension on it...then put the socket on the extension backwards.

[ShadyOne]

thanks for the tip guys! I am about to take mine off as well and thought I would play hell fiding somthing to fit that thing.

[Chirodoc]

Socket trick worked like a charm, thank you!

[philipintexas]

It's 22 mm hex. and needs to be torqued to 93.7 ft. lbs.

[ktmkidusa]

Originally Posted by Chirodoc

I see the rear tire is a nut with a cotter pin to remove, but what is up with the front tire? Is it actually a giant hex bolt? I understand you have to loosen the four clamp down bolts, but how do you get the axle out? It looks like a hex key is necessary. What size hex socket is that and where can I get one? Help!

Motion Pro sells a tool that fits
http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0397/

[CJM]

For any Brits out there that need a BIT socket goto https://www.uktools.com/index.php
http://www.uktools.com/22mm-12drive-...s-p-11518.html