14nooby

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posted January 11, 2010 05:23 AM
Front Axle Allen Size
What size Allen takes the front axle nut off?
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kawasakijockey

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posted January 11, 2010 06:09 AM
It is the hex end of a 13/16 Craftsman spark plug socket with an extention from the other end....
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posted January 11, 2010 06:29 AM
17mm isn't it?
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kawasakijockey

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posted January 11, 2010 06:52 AM
It is 22mm.
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posted January 11, 2010 06:56 AM
ah...I just know it's my big ass allen wrench in my drawer. lol
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masszx14

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posted January 11, 2010 09:58 AM
quote: It is 22mm.
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posted January 11, 2010 11:51 AM
I just bought a spindle key last week and it is a 22mm.
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posted January 11, 2010 12:03 PM
I keep the universal motion pro one in my bike tool bag
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posted January 11, 2010 12:06 PM
quote: I keep the universal motion pro one in my bike tool bag
+1.....
but just to throw a wrench in the works, I'm gunna say its a 19mm......
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14nooby

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posted January 11, 2010 12:11 PM
Thanks guys....checked AutoZone and they don't have one that big. I may need to try Sears.
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posted January 11, 2010 12:16 PM
I got mine from cycle gear. It was spendy though. Something like $18..... What a ripoff.
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zx14fan
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posted January 11, 2010 01:36 PM
Any kawi shop will have that socket made for the front axle.I had the same prob.
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epd345

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posted January 11, 2010 01:44 PM
Got mine from a guy on ebay for 2.95 plus a few bucks for shipping. He makes them I guess and you just throw a big adjustable wrench on it to loosen and tighten and it works great and you can't beat the price.
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kawasakijockey

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posted January 11, 2010 01:46 PM
13/16 spark plug socket is cheap.....
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posted January 11, 2010 01:56 PM
here's the link for the hex nut for the front wheel, its $7.99 now
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/22mm-Hex-Front-Wheel-Tool-ZX12R-ZX6R-ZX9R-ZX10R-ZX14_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4397125225QQitemZ290297369125QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
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masszx14

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posted January 11, 2010 02:44 PM
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quote: I keep the universal motion pro one in my bike tool bag
+1.....
but just to throw a wrench in the works, I'm gunna say its a 19mm......
The front axle is 25 mm (o. d.), the Allen size that just fits in
can't be 19 mm.
There's your wrench back
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posted January 12, 2010 05:23 AM
I just used a bolt , cant remember the size , with the nut welded on , then a breaker bar on that.
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posted January 18, 2010 08:52 AM
WHAT cant belive it 13/16 plug socket, so does a impact socket for axel boltes, flap wheel polished mine to fit tight, 1/2 drive snap's in , the inside of the socket, nice hand hold for screwing it in and out , looks like a specialty tool, makes on looker's ask question's
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posted January 18, 2010 11:09 AM
The spark plug socket works. I just took one front rotor off last week.
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posted January 18, 2010 11:37 AM
quote: The spark plug socket works. I just took one front rotor off last week.
Good to know
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posted January 18, 2010 11:51 AM
eBay buy it now $7.99 search 22mm hex
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posted January 18, 2010 01:27 PM
quote: eBay buy it now $7.99 search 22mm hex
Lot cheaper than the universal motion pro good find
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/22mm-Hex-Front-Wheel-Tool-ZX12R-ZX6R-ZX9R-ZX10R-ZX14_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4397125225QQitemZ290297369125QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
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posted January 19, 2010 02:10 PM
Def +25 on the craftsman sparkplug socket. $5 at sears, works and fits perfectly. Just pull the rubber piece out and use an extension
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posted January 19, 2010 02:46 PM
just buy a bolt that fits in there and weld a couple nuts on the end like douglas did.. that is easy and cheap.. Thats what I did...
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14nooby

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posted January 19, 2010 03:26 PM
Welders are'nt cheap. The Craftsman socket worked great for me. Thanks guys.
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