Front tire removal

[kippnidaho]

Hey all,
I have to remove my front tire. What tools do I need and what is the proceedure?
Thanks for any help or advice..
Kippnidhao

 

[Pig9r]

This link should help.

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[kippnidaho]

Thanks that is great.
What is the size of the allen on the axle??

 

[Pig9r]

19 mm I believe.

 

[rusty]

Buy a metric bolt with a head that is the correct size (19mm?) and shove the head in the axle. hold it with vise grips & loosen the axle. Works fine. I chose to weld a hex nut on the bolt & use a 19mm wrench to remove the axle. Same approach on the rear if the axle won't stay still while tightening the hex nut.

Allen wrenches that size cost $$$$$.

See ya.

 

[Kmutt]

Thanks that is great.
What is the size of the allen on the axle??

Wanna have Pig9R Change it for ya also!!!???
Im just kidding. Good luck. Let us know the pros and cons of such an endeavor!

mutt

 

[Baggage1]

Got me a set of large 1/2" drive metric allens for 10 bucks at harbinger freight.

 

[biker1059]

Bolt with 3/4 inch head and 2- 3/4 inch nuts

 

[kippnidaho]

Thanks all....
I broke down and purchased a 19mm allen socket, 16 bucks..
Easy to take a part if you have the right tools.
New metzler should be on the porch via UPS when I get home. Down to the shop to get the new tire mounted and I am ready to ride....
If the weather cooperates, the weather guy says snow down to 1500 feet by monday..
Man I love the great northwest, makes you appreciate the good days and take advantage of them...
Thanks again everyone for the input on this
kippnidaho.................