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jimbogs1200
03-04-09, 10:18
Do I need to have a front wheel removal tool thingy?? I was thinking In case of a puncture when out somewhere, would the tyre guy have one already?
TIA...
Just buy one - you know you want one so just give in to the craving for more bling.
:augie
jimbogs1200
03-04-09, 10:24
:) I don't really want one, there are other things I would like more...;) I just know if I get a puncture the bloke will say, I can't change that mate, I don't have the weird tool thingy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:blast
pathfinder
03-04-09, 10:29
:) I don't really want one, there are other things I would like more...;) I just know if I get a puncture the bloke will say, I can't change that mate, I don't have the weird tool thingy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:blast
Go to Halfords and quote ref no.GT MOTO SPINDLE KEY SKU 265231-0
Nice 'n' Fat
03-04-09, 10:34
I bought one off E-Bay a couple of years ago for £2.50. It also fits my 1050 Speed Triple :thumb2
SALTY BALLS
03-04-09, 10:34
Or if your really tight like me
get the correct size headed bolt (19mm)and a couple of nuts and get them tack welded together:thumb
Or if your really tight like me
get the correct size headed bolt (19mm)and a couple of nuts and get them tack welded together:thumb
I think you`ll find it`s 22mm:augie
Worth carrying one just in case:thumb
Nice 'n' Fat
03-04-09, 10:45
Or if your really tight like me
get the correct size headed bolt (19mm)and a couple of nuts and get them tack welded together:thumb
You mean you've been carrying the wrong sized tool around all these years? :D:blast
jimbogs1200
03-04-09, 11:03
I measured mine, it appears to be 22mm...
Is this number for a 19 or 22mm? (GT MOTO SPINDLE KEY SKU 265231-0)
John Armstrong
03-04-09, 11:25
I measured mine, it appears to be 22mm...
Is this number for a 19 or 22mm? (GT MOTO SPINDLE KEY SKU 265231-0)
Might be either, or not at all :(
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_catalogId_10151_storeId_10001_partNumber_2 65231_langId_-1
jimbogs1200
03-04-09, 11:34
I will get the one from ebay, it is 5.99 incl post..
I bought a 22mm half inch male hex.
I bought a 22mm half inch male hex.
I've just bought an Easter egg :thumb2
I've just bought an Easter egg :thumb2
22mm or 19mm???
jimbogs1200
03-04-09, 17:30
Simon,
Have you checked it to see that it fits?
I bought a 22mm half inch male hex.
I've just bought 4 cans of Guinness and a nice bottle of Rioja :)
Pukmeister
03-04-09, 17:38
I haven't bought anything because I'm unemployed and have no money.:nenau
jimbogs1200
08-04-09, 09:04
Simon,
Thanks.. Mine arrived y'day and it does fit..
Simon,
Thanks.. Mine arrived y'day and it does fit..
Jolly good.
Now your only problem is how to support the front forks, when you take the wheel out. :D
jimbogs1200
08-04-09, 10:30
Just planning for the inevitable puncture; and the guy says " I dont have a socket that will fit that mate"...
strimstrum
08-04-09, 20:52
Definitely 22mm. Wouldn't be without mine - take my wheels off and take them to tyre fitter for new rubber. Then at least I can torque them up properly when I put the wheels back on. Most tyre fitting places haven't got a clue what the correct tyre pressures and torque settings should be. How many people actually check ?
I made a small batch off these from a length of 22mm hex stainless steel and some 22mm sockets. I cut the hex into suitable lengths, squared them up on the lathe and then braised them into the socket.
I have some sitting on my bench in the garage. If anyone wants one, drop me a pm with your address and I'll stick one in a jiffy bag. Let me know if you want 3/8" drive or 1/2" drive as I have some of both.
WindyChuffer
17-04-09, 01:34
Hi mpdouglas. I'm after a 3/8" drive front wheel tool removal thingy. Can't PM you though as you dont appear to be subscribed... Ta.
Fluffy Bridges
17-04-09, 11:56
Chaps,
I may have missed something here! I'm already a Tosser, don't want to be an Idiot as well.
There is a double ended tube spanner in the toolkit of my '07 GSA that fits the front wheel spindle and does the job beautifully. Been there from new. The only slight snag is holding the front end up. Why the need to buy another? I've not had a problem with it at all (:blast) says he. Use it for general servicing and a recent flat.
Wot's on??
Chaps,
I may have missed something here! I'm already a Tosser, don't want to be an Idiot as well.
There is a double ended tube spanner in the toolkit of my '07 GSA that fits the front wheel spindle and does the job beautifully. Been there from new. The only slight snag is holding the front end up. Why the need to buy another? I've not had a problem with it at all (:blast) says he. Use it for general servicing and a recent flat.
Wot's on??
Have to agree the spanner in the toolkit has always worked for me, cant see why you would need to go to the trouble of buying another tool or making something up from hex bar etc.
I know the toolkit was revised on later models and some items were removed, is that the issue?
jimbogs1200
17-04-09, 12:55
There isn't anything in my 06 tool kit...
Do I need to have a front wheel removal tool thingy?? I was thinking In case of a puncture when out somewhere, would the tyre guy have one already?
TIA...
You are a bit of a tool :D You do not need to take the wheel off to fix a puncture ... the 1200's are tubeless - just learn how to plug and pump a tyre.
There isn't anything in my 06 tool kit...
This tool wasn't included in the "standard" tool kit when I bought mine ('05). I bought the full tool kit as an extra which included the box spanner, and this lives in the top box. I also bought a short bit of 22mm hex with a tork key welded into it, which lives under the seat, specifically so I have a better than even chance of removing the front wheel at a tyre place if the need arises.
There seemed to be loads of grief about how sparse the the standard toolkit was, so maybe BMW have improved this now?
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