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Ferocity02
Posted on Saturday, August 16, 2008 - 09:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I need to remove my rear tire to get the tire changed but I don't have a tool unbolt the axle. Is it a special tool or a standard allen head wrench? Anyone know what size? Thanks
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Damnut
Posted on Saturday, August 16, 2008 - 10:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You can use a large spark plug socket. Place a long extension into the socket and put the hex end of the socket into the axle. Works everytime.
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Simple
Posted on Saturday, August 16, 2008 - 10:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

ha, i just removed mine like 30m ago without the special tool (7/8" allen head)!

had 2 nuts that fit a 7/8" socket laying around the garage, a really long extension thru the axle, kind of balancing the nut in there so i could fit half of it into a socket, and turned it. remember the front is reverse thread. righty loosey and lefty tighty for the front!

i took the other nut and put it into the socket, so when put on the nut that is balanced in there, it wouldnt fall into the socket as i was turning it. worked out great!

BTW, i didnt sleep at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

the spark plug socket idea is nice, i wiash i had one that fit, i only have 5/8" plug sockets

(Message edited by simple on August 16, 2008)
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Bartimus
Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2008 - 12:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

the tool is in the tool kit under your seat.
Buell provides the tool with all its bikes.
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Simple
Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2008 - 01:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

i bought my bike used, no tool kit to be found.
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Wantxbr
Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2008 - 03:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-p rodshow/16054.html

http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-p rodshow/9153.html
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Ducbsa
Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2008 - 07:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Get a coupler nut at the hardware store that fit a 7/8" socket.
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Ferocity02
Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2008 - 02:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yeah... the tool isn't in my tool kit.
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Jeffroj
Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2008 - 09:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yeah I would like to know which tool in my tool kit removes the axle? Can someone take a picture of it. I can't even find it in the service manual. I don't even think that tool could fit in my tool kit.
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Jeffroj
Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2008 - 09:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Okay, just seen the link. There is no way that would fit under my seat. If I put the screwdriver in the wrong way I can't get my seat on. Sooooo, if every buell is suppose to come with an axle removal tool, and I've never seen one even though I bought mine off the showroom floor, shouldn't I be entitled to one free?
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Wantxbr
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2008 - 04:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If you bought the bike brand new Yes your intitled to a tool kit. But if it was used and no tool kit was in the bike when they recieved it then no your not intitled to a tool kit. You bought the bike AS IS.

BUT talk to your Dealer where you bought the bike, they may give you one you never know.

(Message edited by wantxbr on August 18, 2008)
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Rays
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2008 - 07:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

This is what is in the emergency toolkit - the rear axle tool is the hexagonal thing in the top right of the picture.
The Uly service manual lists this item as No B-46279 7/8" Axle Wrench (Hex)




This is the size comparison between the standard emergency kit and the Buell accessory kit. The accessory kit doesn't have the axle tool included.

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Aussiexbox
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2008 - 07:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Been gonna get me one of those tool wraps,are ya happy with the tools in it Ray
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Surveyor
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2008 - 08:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You can use a spark plug socket with a hex head instead of the'special tool' just insert the socket head first into the axle and but an extension bar into the socket and off you go.


sorry didn't realise someone allready said this.

(Message edited by surveyor on August 18, 2008)
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Jeffroj
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2008 - 09:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Man I got jipped, I did buy my bike new. I have problems putting my seat on without that tool in the pouch. Maybe thats why I didn't get one, somebody couldn't get the seat back on so they discarded the tool to make it fit, I'll bet thats what happened.
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Typeone
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2008 - 02:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You can use a large spark plug socket. Place a long extension into the socket and put the hex end of the socket into the axle. Works everytime.

+1. i prefer this method to the tool included in the kit.
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