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Permagrin
Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2007 - 12:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I need to replace my tires and was planning on bringing in only the wheels problem is I don't have the wheel removal tool. Is there somewhere I can buy it. . I don't have a buell dealership within many many miles closest one i think is about 2 hours away.. Also is removing them hard? I was planning on the strapping to rafters as my lift.
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Roadrailer
Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2007 - 12:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

One of the sponsor dealers should be able to get it to you. No clue how much it costs.
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No_rice
Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2007 - 03:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

or take a spark plug socket and put the extension on backwards and put it in the axle. that works also.
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Glitch
Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2007 - 08:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

A 7/8 allen wrench will do nicely.
You can pick one up at your favorite tool store.

I was planning on the strapping to rafters as my lift.
While I don't use that method for lifting, I do that for making sure the bike won't fall while it's wheel-less.
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Cereal
Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2007 - 08:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Something like this?





The bike is sitting on jack stands and the straps are just keeping it from falling over.

I didn't have the tool either, nor could I find a 7/8 allen. It supposedly comes in the Buell toolkit, but I got my XB used and it is missing. They won't sell the tool separately, but the kit only cost about $20.
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Chadhargis
Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2007 - 01:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You could use this.

http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/tools/t-6_crmo _hex_axle_tool/
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Fullpower
Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2007 - 02:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You could not FIND a 7/8 hex wrench? Look in the yellow pages, under "tools"
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Ducxl
Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2007 - 03:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

What am i missing?? There's one in MY Buell supplied tool kit inside the tail.How much would a 7/8 allen key cost???.....uhh.....oh..ok,MSC sells them for $20 each.Not much else to use it for.
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Etennuly
Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2007 - 03:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Before you 'hang' your bike up, brake the bolts loose so that you don't have to jerk it around in the air.

If you don't have one, get a service manual, it is as important as the tools for servicing the bike! You'll see the procedures as well as the torque specs, or maybe realize it is something you might not want to tackle.
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Doerman
Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2007 - 04:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

And keep in mind that the front axle is reverse threaded.
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Cereal
Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2007 - 05:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hey Fullpower, I wish I could be as smart as you.
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Toona
Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2007 - 07:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I just bought a 9/16" or 5/8" bolt-whichever one uses a 7/8" wrench and jammed two nuts together so they won't come off. It cost maybe $2 at the hardware store.
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Hdbobwithabuell
Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2007 - 08:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Toona -
I have to admit, I would have never thought of that!
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Toona
Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2007 - 09:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hdb, just passing on a bit of information I learned here on the BadWeB.
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Busterx
Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2007 - 10:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Cereal, You are my hero.. Please tell me you have that pic set as your wallpaper.
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Slaughter
Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2007 - 10:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Toona got it right.

Works like a charm. Build two so when you DO lose one, you save a trip to the hardware store again.
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Slaughter
Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2007 - 10:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Or...

Material Supply houses sell hex bar stock - hardened steel is about $20 per foot in 7/8. Buy one, cut 5 - share with your friends.
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Permagrin
Posted on Friday, April 06, 2007 - 09:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I all of a sudden don't feel so bright.. Its just a allen bolt maybe I should have looked before posting. I love the reverse spark plug idea as well as the 2 nuts bolted together.. Thanks everyone for ur help.. Yeah the service manual for me is a must. Can assemble a car no problem. But bikes are brand new to me.

Greg
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Snowhownd
Posted on Monday, April 09, 2007 - 05:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I drove around for two days trying to find a 7/8" hex bolt/allen wrench or anything to make one - finally just ordered the tool kit for $20 - even if they ship it to you it beats spending $20 in gas and still not having anything.
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Cereal
Posted on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 01:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hear that Fullpower?
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Xbob
Posted on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 02:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

2 nuts and a bolt = cost about $3.00.
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Tx05xb12s
Posted on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 07:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If you just have to have the tool, I noticed American Sport Bike sells them too. Al's been updating his site and it's a lot easier to navigate now. Just check under tools and you'll see it.
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