special axel removel tool for front tire removel

[H-2 CHARLIE]

 On the 750 front tire it looks  like to get the tire off you unloose the pinch bolts the axel nut and slide the axel out with a tool that has notches that lock in the axel ... Im thinking oF loosening  the nut but leave it on a few threads and use a wood block to hammer it throgh or get it started .

[redxblack]

I used a rubber mallet. It worked.

[Howie]

Hollow axle?  If so, the notches are there to line up the axle so you can get to the fork (if you have adjustable forks) compression adjustment.  I tap mine out with a wood chisel handle that fits perfectly.

[redxblack]

I think I used a ratchet - I can't remember. It's been a while since I've had the front wheel off.

[booger]

That tool is not needed. I've never used it and I've removed the front wheel several times. The notches in the axle never rotated on me. That special tool is just for people who like tools.

Remove the nut then undo the pinch bolts. Support the wheel then knock the axle out with a wooden dowel or aluminum or copper drift. Upon reassembly, grease the threads on the pinch bolts and torque them to 15 lb/ft in a 1-2-1 sequence each side, then torque the axle nut to 45 lb/ft.

[BK_856er]

That tool is not needed. I've never used it and I've removed the front wheel several times. The notches in the axle never rotated on me. That special tool is just for people who like tools.

Remove the nut then undo the pinch bolts. Support the wheel then knock the axle out with a wooden dowel or aluminum or copper drift. Upon reassembly, grease the threads on the pinch bolts and torque them to 15 lb/ft in a 1-2-1 sequence each side, then torque the axle nut to 45 lb/ft.

Hey, I resemble that remark!  The ducati tool is actually only about $5.

I personally prefer to tighten the axle nut first, push on the front to get some good fork travel, and then tighten the pinch bolts last.  This allows the fork leg to better locate itself along the (lubed) axle and minimize any binding of the fork sliders as they do their thing and go up/down.  I think there's a detailed front wheel R/R writeup in the tutorial section.

On my monster I use the low end of the pinch bolt torque spec.  Otherwise I end up with an ovaled hollow axle that's a pita to remove. 

BK

[H-2 CHARLIE]

  THANX GUYS.. im picking up some anti-sieze today and some galfer pads ,changeing the caliper bolts too

[seevtsaab]

I find my 6" or 8" 1/2" socket extension works perfect for knocking the axle out.

I'll get it started whacking the partially backed off nut with a mallet.

[the_Journeyman]

I find my 6" or 8" 1/2" socket extension works perfect for knocking the axle out.

I'll get it started whacking the partially backed off nut with a mallet.

This is what I do, and it works fine.  If you support the front wheel it makes it easier.

JM

[corey]

i use i think an 18mm socket backwards on a 6" extension. it's about the exact same outer diameter as the axle. works really well.