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elrwfo

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Posts: 57

posted April 17, 2007 05:56 PM

14 front axle attachment

OK, my oem tool kit doesn't come with a'tool to loosen the front axle. Any tips to get it loose??

zerMATT

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Posts: 1931

posted April 17, 2007 06:11 PM

Sucks doesn't it? I can't understand why Kawi doesn't include a tool capable of removing the front axle... that's completely unacceptable as it's not a "common" tool that you might already have kicking around the garage.

I ended up purchasing a "Motrax Axle Wrench" from Cycle Gear for $16.00.

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=MRX_TOOL&tier2=14

elrwfo

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Posts: 57

posted April 17, 2007 06:37 PM

My zrx had a factory tool, same type axle and it twisted bent and broke without breaking the nut loose, maybe that is why??

zerMATT

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Posts: 1931

posted April 17, 2007 06:48 PM

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My zrx had a factory tool, same type axle and it twisted bent and broke without breaking the nut loose, maybe that is why??

Same here - I used the factory 'tool" on my ZRX and twisted it all to hell. Kawi needs to learn how to make an inexpensive tool that can be included in the tool kit, or simply make the front axle accept a 17mm hex wrench like the ZZX1200 did... I've got 17mm hex wrenches already, and they can be picked up at almost any tool supplier (like Sears) 'cause old aircooled VW's have needed that size forever...

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ZXLNT

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posted April 17, 2007 08:00 PM

My mechanic friend had a tool similar to the one shown above. It lasted about two times before it cracked into pieces. Too thin of aluminum wall.. Perhaps that cycle gear one is better though...

Ojref

Expert Class
Posts: 336

posted April 17, 2007 08:56 PM

quote:
Sucks doesn't it? I can't understand why Kawi doesn't include a tool capable of removing the front axle... that's completely unacceptable as it's not a "common" tool that you might already have kicking around the garage.

I ended up purchasing a "Motrax Axle Wrench" from Cycle Gear for $16.00.

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=MRX_TOOL&tier2=14

+1

Purchased and put in the underseat tool bag.
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MasterBlaster

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Posts: 297

posted April 18, 2007 04:16 AM

Get a sparkplug socket with the hex top. It fits perfect and just stick the extension in from the opposite end. Works like a charm and only a couple of bux.......TB

Xtremespeed

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posted April 18, 2007 03:13 PM

Exactly what I was going to say.

zerMATT

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Posts: 1931

posted April 18, 2007 04:09 PM

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My mechanic friend had a tool similar to the one shown above. It lasted about two times before it cracked into pieces. Too thin of aluminum wall.. Perhaps that cycle gear one is better though...

Nixter

Expert Class
Posts: 152

posted April 18, 2007 04:15 PM

I bought a large bolt from Home Depot with a head that fit. Put 2 nuts on locked down together with a little epoxy of the threads......instand $2 indestructable axle tool!
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