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Old Feb 3, 2023 | 10:37 AM
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I've never had tire last more than 3-4 years on any vehicle. Waiting 10yrs to change a motorcycle tire seems like a LONG time to wait.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2023 | 07:01 PM
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I got a new front tire, rim protectors, tire irons, a motorcycle jack, motion pro valve core remover. I guess I still need a hex bit? the 2020 service manual doesn't show what tool to use.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2023 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by FXLR2020
I got a new front tire, rim protectors, tire irons, a motorcycle jack, motion pro valve core remover. I guess I still need a hex bit? the 2020 service manual doesn't show what tool to use.
If you don't want to spend a bunch on an allen socket, you can make a tool like I did. This is a bolt and 2 nuts. Thread the nuts onto the bolt and tighten them into each other (I also welded them). This one is 19mm hex, same as a 3/4", and fits the front axle on my Heritage perfectly. Then just use a socket/ratchet on it to get the axle out.


 
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Old Feb 14, 2023 | 09:47 PM
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I definitely will try that!
 
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Old Sep 17, 2023 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 702
If you don't want to spend a bunch on an allen socket, you can make a tool like I did. This is a bolt and 2 nuts. Thread the nuts onto the bolt and tighten them into each other (I also welded them). This one is 19mm hex, same as a 3/4", and fits the front axle on my Heritage perfectly. Then just use a socket/ratchet on it to get the axle out.

I tried this but it seems that i needed two opposite threaded nuts, or what i see here a lug nut and a regular nut?
 
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Old Sep 17, 2023 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by FXLR2020
I tried this but it seems that i needed two opposite threaded nuts, or what i see here a lug nut and a regular nut?
They're just 2 nuts with the same thread. Tighten them into each other super tight.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2023 | 06:44 AM
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3/4" allen socket is only $10

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Old Sep 18, 2023 | 12:02 PM
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Unfortunately in canada its not as cheap. Im willing to waste another 3 dollars to see if i can make the tool
 
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Old Sep 18, 2023 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by FXLR2020
Unfortunately in canada its not as cheap. Im willing to waste another 3 dollars to see if i can make the tool
Dang, that's double the cost. Maybe find someone with a welder and weld the nuts together and to the bolt like I did.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2023 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 702
Dang, that's double the cost. Maybe find someone with a welder and weld the nuts together and to the bolt like I did.
Maybe ill try with a lug nut like you have.
 
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