On a 2004 GSXR600, to remove the axle, you have to remove the alan head nut that holds the axle in. Does anyone know what size it is? There isn't a tool in the tool kit that came with the bike >:( WTF ??? It's like a 1" alan head nut. It's on the riders right side of the axle. What size is it?
Probably 19mm, but I'm guessing. In a pinch you might be able to use the OD of the spark plug socket that came with the bike. A temp fix is to get a bolt and two 19mm nuts. Tighten the two nuts together on one end and use the head to loosen the axle. Some hardware stores and tool supply places have the tool you need. I cut a section off of a large Allen wrench and just use a socket.
This is what Gixxer.com has for sale on this situation. What size is it? I'm not paying $40.00 for a friggin cheap japanese alan head that is gonna break when I need it in a pinch. I'd rather call snap on and get a good one.
http://www.gixxer.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=41&products_id=85&osCsid=71981004007077e68a92e73e6771284f
it's 24 mm,snap-on only has one in 3/4" drive check ebay
Find a coupling nut that size at your local hardware store . . . works great . . . probably about $4.00.
I'll measure mine when I get home. But mine is a 2002. I picked up the tool from whitebuffaloracing.com (sp)
Just talked to the Snap on guy. $133.00 for that friggin thing, and NOBODY around me at any tool stores, and I went to all of them, has it. >:( I'm not paying $133.00 for a friggin socket. No way. Snap on guy has it in stock, and I could have it tonight, but no friggin way. >:(
CC
I got a GP axle tool from www.whitebuffaloracing.com 866.249.3354 the end that goes into the front axel fits into a 24mm socket. the other end fits into a 22mm socket. Now here's the kicker it was $19 plus 3.85 shipping for a total 22.95. they are in lancaster CA. I got it in 3 days. they can over night too.
what the heck give them a call.
I hope that helps.
QuoteCC
I got a GP axle tool from www.whitebuffaloracing.com 866.249.3354 the end that goes into the front axel fits into a 24mm socket. the other end fits into a 22mm socket. Now here's the kicker it was $19 plus 3.85 shipping for a total 22.95. they are in lancaster CA. I got it in 3 days. they can over night too.
what the heck give them a call.
I hope that helps.
Thanks.
just get a suzuki one from your dealer.
they are only about $30
shouldn't take long to get.
don't forget to get a manual for your bike.
they are priceless.
Did you have to pay extra to get a Suzuki manual written in Irish?
My Matco guy got me a 3/4 drive 24mm Hex socket for $45 bucks. Its from some off brand, not Matco, but it works great. It maybe a proto or such, Ill look tomorrow if you like....
A good place to try for large hex driver sockets is McMaster-Carr - www.mcmaster.com
I got my 19mm hex driver from them for under $10, and it was a good USA made one.
-z.
use a 9/16" spark plug socket (the big size one normally used for lawnmowers and 2strokes), one that has the hex pattern on it. flip the socket over and use the other side of it.
QuoteFind a coupling nut that size at your local hardware store . . . works great . . . probably about $4.00.
Hey BMGracing, they're not listening are they!
Guys, go to Home Depot or your local hardware store. Go to the threaded rod section and buy the correct size coupler. You know, the kind with six sides threaded internally (which you won't care about for this purpose).
My '99 R6 takes about 3/4" (19mm) flat to flat. Stick one end in a 3/4 socket and you're done. In a pinch you can use a crescent wrench to turn it.
I don't have a '04 GSXR600 (small wonder, says my wife) but my '03 GSXR1000 takes a 15/16" (otherwise known as 15 teenies) coupler with a (surprise!) 15/16" socket.
If you don't need the socket you can spot weld the coupler to the socket so you don't have to fish around for both things when you need them.
Your cost = $2-$3. You can send the extra money to me. I'll see that BMGracing gets his share for first mentioning it. ;)
Next week...how to make your own tool box cozies to brighten your work area and bring a touch of cheer to the trailer. ;D
Its 24 mm....600, 750, 1000, from 2002 up.
By the way, its not a nut that holds the axle in...It IS the axle....
I have a Snap-on one and a circuit-1 one..
The Snap-on was $25.00
The Circuit-1 was $18.00, but also has a 19 mm on the other side for the Yamahas..
There is a new Circuit-1 out that has a 24 mm allen for the Kawi's as well....