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w1ll15
26-05-06, 06:42 PM
what size is the allen key needed to remove the spindle from the front wheel? as i need to get the wheel off to replace the tyres

cheers will
John Burt
27-05-06, 06:40 AM
Dont know on the Sv the GSXR is 24mm, but motrax, available from most places, do a fromt axle key (3 sizes on one), I think there about a tenner. The cheaper option would be yo get a couple of inches of the the right size hex bar and put a socket on the end.
lukemillar
27-05-06, 08:23 AM
what size is the allen key needed to remove the spindle from the front wheel? as i need to get the wheel off to replace the tyres

cheers will

12mm on my K3 - doubt it has changed on the K6 :D
tom46
18-09-10, 11:46 AM
Ok return of the stupid question :rolleyes: where's the cheapest place to get one ????

Plus any tips for wheel removal would b welcomed

Thanks all:cool:
Spikenipple
18-09-10, 04:20 PM
I'd buy a set of 5/8" allen sockets, as the spindle will need to be torqued up when replaced. You can get these from Hellfrauds etc.
tom46
18-09-10, 07:05 PM
Cheers :) any tips or pointers anyone for front or rear wheel removal?
as this will b my 1st attempt :( (oh k9 sv650sport b4 u ask)
Many thanks again for all your help & knowledge :)
Tom
warrenhewitt10
18-09-10, 07:59 PM
front and rear paddock stands are a good start, and once the big bar is unscrewed just pull it through while taking the weight of the wheel. But bare in mind there is a spacer on one side and a cable and speedo drive housing on the other. Make sure the drive housing is clear before pulling the wheel to remove. As the speedo drives on sv's are made from cheese and can break very easily
Stonesie
19-09-10, 06:21 PM
12mm = FIAT sump plug key. Available from most motor factors for not-a-lot...
Gene genie
19-09-10, 09:24 PM
failing that one 12mm bolt and two 12mm nuts. lock one nut against the other on the bolt and then place the bolt in the socket and use a spanner on the inside nut.
Al_Sweetman
20-09-10, 02:23 PM
Cheers :) any tips or pointers anyone for front or rear wheel removal?
as this will b my 1st attempt :( (oh k9 sv650sport b4 u ask)
Many thanks again for all your help & knowledge :)
Tom

- Don't be alarmed if the rear wheel "alignment" marker things distorts and bends round the swing arm ..... :smt013 TOFFEE!

- Counter hold all nuts where you can
- Don't be afraid to use force - it's a fairly hefty amount of pressure to make it move
- Hex (6 sided) vs Bi-Hex (12 sided) ... makes no difference - each can slip off :rolleyes: Hex will give you slightly more grip.

Give it a go and let us know!

If you want a good video for removing the rear wheel (also for chain adjustment) check out CanyonChasers video on youtube for their curvy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB4DsHV8SAQ

Cheers

Al.
tom46
20-09-10, 02:32 PM
Am used to the toffe aligners on rear as I have always done my own chain adjustment :) am sooo worried about removing the front for 1st time though :( have still to get tool & have arranged to borrow a mates front paddock stand :(
Al_Sweetman
20-09-10, 02:35 PM
Am used to the toffe aligners on rear as I have always done my own chain adjustment :) am sooo worried about removing the front for 1st time though :( have still to get tool & have arranged to borrow a mates front paddock stand :(

Front paddock stands get a +1. My alternative was rear p.stand, 3 blocks of wood under sump, a hydraulic pump jack and ratchet ties - dubious to say the least.

Only had to replace the speedo unit so didn't have to be up for long but damn I was nervous. Ended up wedging two bins against it in case it fell over...