wanted-Lock Nut removal tool for Swing Arm

[DJ123]

09940-14940 suzuki number

Hey all, need a peg socket to remove the swingarm. Anyone got one I could borrow, or any tips?

TIA

[Thunderace]

Give us a pic, or a size, the tool for removing Renault sump nuts is similar and I have many in varying sizes.

[DJ123]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SWINGARM-PIVOT-NUT-TOOL-SUZUKI-09940-14940-GSXR-1000-/200557211414

Appreciate it if you have one mate

[maviczap]

If you've got a grinder, you can cut an old socket down

[Thunderace]

Sorry mate biggest I've got is 28mm, also if you have a grinder,a big one like a 9", you could use the spanner that removes the disk!

[maviczap]

Curvy or Pointy

[Fallout]

Say what?! I am going to change my chain and sprocket soon. Will I need to take the swing arm off with one of these badgers?

Edit: Actually, ignore that. I got a chain crimping woodamaflip tool, so I suppose I just split and reconnect the chain.

[Thunderace]

Exatamundo! If you remove the swingarm to replace the chain and sprockets you're far too keen!:rolleyes:

[DJ123]

Curvy or Pointy
pointy.

Cutting a socket is my last resort ideally. Trying other avenues 1st. I am hoping that soaking it in plus gas over night will help to loosen it off and any rust. Will Be fun trying to reassemble it looking at the drawings :roll:

[Thunderace]

pointy.

Cutting a socket is my last resort ideally. Trying other avenues 1st. I am hoping that soaking it in plus gas over night will help to loosen it off and any rust. Will Be fun trying to reassemble it looking at the drawings :roll:

Wouldn't cut a socket mate, it'll be as strong as a starved kitten and sounds like a recipe for grazed knuckles to me!

[DJ123]

You don't cut the whole socket, simply cut the prongs into/out of it. Sockets are strong enough to take it and will have the strength to undo the initial tightness of the nut

[Thunderace]

You don't cut the whole socket, simply cut the prongs into/out of it. Sockets are strong enough to take it and will have the strength to undo the initial tightness of the nut

Yes I understand the concept, and i'm telling you when those sockets were drop forged, they weren't designed to be fiddled with, cut it, try it, first turn it'll break!

[DJ123]

i hate to say it, but it is recommended in the Haynes Manual!!!! It's only 4mm off the end and they are chromed too so should be stronger than normal. Will be wearing some padded gloves when first trying to turn it ;)

[Thunderace]

Good Luck! I'll owe you a pint if it works!:roll:

[muzikill]

Id buy one off ebay. I bought the engine removal ones and they were fine.

[DJ123]

Good Luck! I'll owe you a pint if it works!:roll:
I'll have a pint of Vodka ;)

Id buy one off ebay. I bought the engine removal ones and they were fine.

I'm tempted to, however my aim is to get it done this weekend. If it's not possible i'll order one. I'm reluctant to as i'll never use it again after today

[Thunderace]

Try posting in Bike Issues or similar there has to be another member with one!

Also chrome doesn't make sockets stronger, it's there to help prevent tarnishing & corrosion, I've got and old set of impact drivers you could try it with but I still think cutting into even them will make them less than useless!

[maviczap]

Got a curvy one, if that's the same?

[DJ123]

Mav, what's the size of the socket. Maybe worth a try!

[muzikill]

Ahh. I see you have a k3. Im after one of those tools. If you end up getting one for once only ill be interested taking it off your hands.

[DJ123]

i'll let you know if i pick one up, or how to make one.
It's annoying as there is little to nothing on the net of how to do this job & the Haynes manual is ****e for explaining it. There's no details on it at all. They explain more in depth on changing brake pads than removing the swing arm.

[muzikill]

The locknut your trying to take off is your template. if your going to cut up a socket put it up against it and mark the cut points. I think!

[DJ123]

yeah that's my plan if i have to cut one up. Hoping to beg/borrow one from the Suzuki dealership tomorrow, or Mav

[Thunderace]

If you have one of those crappy rear spindle spanners that comes in your bike tool kit, you could place it on top mark where the lugs should be, drill out the holes and screw in a nut and bolt in each hole, thus giving you a spanner that will fit but might need extending to get enough leverage!

Sure to be more sturdy than a hacked up socket, as spanners and bolts are moulded not drop forged!

[Sid Squid]

Yes I understand the concept, and i'm telling you when those sockets were drop forged, they weren't designed to be fiddled with, cut it, try it, first turn it'll break!
The socket I cut and have been using for ten years suggests otherwise.

[Fallout]

If you buy one Job, I'm sure it'll do the rounds in the GM. You can lend it out for cups of tea on subsequent ride outs. It may pay for itself in a few years since teas are £1 a throw!

[maviczap]

I'll go out to the garage & measure it

[maviczap]

Socket external diameter is 40mm & internal 30mm

[Thunderace]

The socket I cut and have been using for ten years suggests otherwise.

Looks like I owe you a pint, I'm impressed, you must have a deft touch, or a moulded socket!;)

Any chance of a pic?

[Elliott]

I have the Suzuki part.....

[Sir Trev]

The locknut your trying to take off is your template. if your going to cut up a socket put it up against it and mark the cut points. I think!

This is what I did. Got my swing arm off and back on no problem.

Suzuki dealer refused point blank to order me the genuine article and rather stipidly I didn't consider looking on e-bay for properly machined ones (they're not expensive!). So several Dremmel hours later I had my own from a spare socket. If a ham fisted accountant can do it anyone can.

If you want a borrow come and get it.

[Elliott]

If anyone wants to borrow the original part feel free

[Sid Squid]

Any chance of a pic?
Possibly, I can cut a socket into an SV dismantling tool before breakfast, but 'puters can be a bit of a challenge.

Watch this space, a bit.

[DJ123]

yeah cut my socket to make it work, which it does & very well too. Hope i don't have to use it again!

[Thunderace]

Im impressed, guess you civvy folks are less heavy handed!;)

[DJ123]

no, we have common sense :lol:

[Thunderace]

Really! Si spent £140 on stuff he didn't need coz none of you lot said "that lever is filthy mate take it off and clean it!".;)

[Spank86]

Perhaps it because we don't try to make the cuts with an sa80 at 100metres.

[Spank86]

Really! Si spent £140 on stuff he didn't need coz none of you lot said "that lever is filthy mate take it off and clean it!".;)

You say didn't need but he still had play in the wheel, that can't be good for handling.

[Thunderace]

Just warped disks mate, didn't handle badly today, well if it did he was coping well!:)

[DJ123]

Really! Si spent £140 on stuff he didn't need coz none of you lot said "that lever is filthy mate take it off and clean it!".;)

i didn't say all of us :lol: I think it was Laurie who sold him the wheel on Ebay :lol:

[Thunderace]

Nah, he borrowed the wheel of Laurie's track bike to see if the wheel was the problem, but I tell you when I went over to look and said "that's coming from the handlebars mate" and Si took it off and cleaned it put it back and it worked I nearly died laughing!:-D