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« on: May 09, 2011, 10:30:39 PM » |
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OK, so I got the rear tire changed, and installed on the bike. I was OK with buying a 27MM socket for the axle bolt (to add to my $125.00 socket set). While installing the wheel, I find that none of the hex wrenches in my 3 sets will fit the Allen key hole on the axle to tork the thing down. I went out and bought yet another Allen wrench set that has an 8MM piece, and it doesn't fit.
Is there another specialty tool I need from Honda? Or do you think someone took a hammer to the axle and collapsed the keyhole? Do I try to reform the hole with a chisel, or grind down my shiny new 8MM key?
I just want to get this thing on the road and ride before it's winter again...
Fred.
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« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2011, 11:46:10 PM » |
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FRED... that's exactly what someone has done ....they took a hardened hammer and knocked the axle back through. i've been able to solve this problem in two different ways: 1.) i've taken the right mm hex wrench and tapped it with a little hammer, and was able to slowly drive it in. 2.) i've taken one of those mini file sets, and was able to re-shape the edges, thus allowing the insertion of my mm hex wrench. i know it's a pain in the azz, but you can get it straightened out without a whole heck of a lot of trouble.
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« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2011, 11:48:40 PM » |
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fred...and oh...when you put the axle back in... put a little skim of grease on it to keep it from rusting up, and use a little rubber hammer to re-install.
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« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2011, 04:51:28 AM » |
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In the honda tool kit that comes with the bike are wrenches and allen keys to fit every nut bolt and socket. Some of the socket stuff is a bit rinky dink but it's nice to have them.
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« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2011, 08:25:34 AM » |
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What goose said about filing out the edges. If all else fails-pinwall on flea bay has rear axels available. Myself-i'd go with the file first. Good luck however you decide to go. B T W plastic and rubber hammers and mallets work better for that particular application.  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2011, 09:44:38 AM » |
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Yeah, probably just venting. I'll be digging out the Dremmel to work on the hole or key or both. I'll probably add a rear axle next time I order from Pinwall.
Thanks, all.
Fred.
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« Reply #6 on: May 10, 2011, 07:10:18 PM » |
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FRED.....when you finally get er fixed....don't ever let another stealer mount your tires without you at least being right there supervising, and not ever letting them pound that axle in with a gal dang hammer. if you watch...almost every motorcycle shop mechanic will hit the axle home with a hammer.
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« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2011, 08:09:36 PM » |
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Harbor Freight is your friend...
OK without getting into a political discussion about buying Chinese crap - well they pretty much own the whole country anymore. Lotsa tools you don't need Snap-On quality. I have their metric impact driver sockets, which includes big sockets & the 27mm - for probably $10 or less. Also their deadblow plastic hammers, in several sizes, great for bumping things without damaging them. I'd probably use the Dremel with the extender shaft and a small carbide burr to fix the deformed hole edges.
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« Reply #8 on: May 10, 2011, 11:46:36 PM » |
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Goose: I took the wheel and tire to a quad shop in town; the only one I found that would mount a CT on a MC rim. I would never pay for a dealer to remove and install a wheel on my Valk. I can't mount a tire, but I can drop and install the wheel myself. And I molly pasted EVERYTHING! Pins, splines, bearings, axle, driven flange, brake pads (this may proove wrong)...
MarkT: I have a very nice plastic mallet I bought along with the 6" prybar at Princess Auto, oddly the two most important items in my current tool kit. The 27MM socket I got at Canadian Tire, with the easy outs I got for the shock bolt I snapped off.
My tool kit just keeps growing and growing...
I'm gonna need a third saddle bag if this keeps up!
Fred.
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« Reply #9 on: May 11, 2011, 07:40:50 AM » |
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27mm is a 1 1/6 socked . To do conversion, multiply your mm times .03937 you get a decimal equivelant, then just convert it.
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« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2011, 05:26:06 PM » |
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WOW. If the axle came out okay why drive it home with a hard face hammer. I agree that I too never let the dealer pull my wheels for this very reason that they are in hurry. The previous author is correct that this an opportunity to make sure your splines are well greased and bearings are good. They splines cost mucho bucks to replace.
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