What's the size of the hex bolt on front axle? 09 txc450

[columbia510]

I hated having the allen front axel nut. The allen tool was a 1/2 in socket 12mm,which I had to reduce to 3/8 then reduced to 1/4in to fit my fannypack socket kit.I ordered the new front axel nut and saved myself a lot of weight and headache.

 

[jaro51]

The 12mm bolt with 2 nuts jammed and red loctited on the bolt works like a charm.

 

[motosapiens]

The 12mm bolt with 2 nuts jammed and red loctited on the bolt works like a charm.

i couldn't find 2 nuts to jam together on mine, so i got even more getto. I took an 8mm allen key, and put it in there, then shoved a big flatblade screwdriver in and tapped it with a mallet to make sure it was snug, then turned the allen key and the bolt loosened easily.

I don't tighten very tight on reassembly. once you tighten the pinch bolts, that axle nut isn't going anywhere, so it doesn't need to be cranked down.

I'll eventually get a more sensible axle nut, but at least now i know i can get it off even with normal carry-along tools (substitute a rock in place of the mallet).

 

[Motosportz]

I don't tighten very tight on reassembly. once you tighten the pinch bolts, that axle nut isn't going anywhere, so it doesn't need to be cranked down.

correct, it does nothing but snug the axle to one side, the pinch bolts hold the axle. You could ride the bike without it if you had to.

 

[glangston]

http://gallery.me.com/glangston1#100024/IMG_6269_2

Uptite unit in Stainless Steel

http://www.amazon.com/Neiko-Grade-13-Piece-Allen-Socket/dp/B000GYLGU8/ref=pd_bxgy_hi_text_b

Hex set for $15. Could not find 12 mm at any store...Sears, autoparts, hardware etc.

 

[nocontrol]

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http://www.amazon.com/Neiko-Grade-13-Piece-Allen-Socket/dp/B000GYLGU8/ref=pd_bxgy_hi_text_b

Hex set for $15. Could not find 12 mm at any store...Sears, autoparts, hardware etc.

Except for in the first page of this thread, that is.

Chill out and go to your local Harbor Freight, they have an allen socket set that comes with a 12, 14 and 17(great if you have an old VW) and it's $12.

I think Harbor freight is largely junk, but this kind of stuff is hard to screw up.

Heres a link to it, it should be available in your local store, was at mine.

http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-t...ch-drive-metric-hex-bit-socket-set-98229.html

 

[jlk_250]

The 12mm bolt with 2 nuts jammed and red loctited on the bolt works like a charm.

That's what I intended to do, but I checked all over and could not find a bolt or nut that was the right size, and I checked every bin in three different hardware stores. They're apparently harder to find than 12mm hex wrenches, which I got at Sears for $6.99 as I recall.

 

[bmxerdude2087]

I am about 20 miles east of you, I could help out.

haha, thanks for the offer man. but i just picked one up from a german auto shop. they service VW's and had the off sizes. (guy is letting me borrow it) YAY!!! new seals and wipers here we come.