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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 08:10 AM
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what tools exactly do I need to remove my front tire on my fxcwc? not quite like my old dyna lol.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 09:31 AM
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i think you need 3/8 and 9/16 allen wrenches. i cant remember exactly
 
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 01:04 PM
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Does anyone have the specs for the removal of the front and the rear wheel on a rocker?


I picked up a manual today during lunch and don't have the bike in front of me. The rear says it has a retainer and then a axle nut but from what I remember it just looked like it was a allen wrench bolt as well as the front.

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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 02:05 PM
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You need a 3/4" allen head bit to remove the rear lug and a 1/2" or 5/8" (cannot remember for the front, but I know it is one of them) allen head to remove the front. No need to secure the opposite side, it will not turn. I could not find a 3/4" for the rear tire in town, so I welded a nut to a 1" bolt (both take a 3/4" wrench). I can put the bolt head or the nut into the lug nut and turn the other with a wrench.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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The front takes a 1/2" allen.. Snap-On carries them on the trucks.. I think it was around $75 for both the 3/4" for the rear and 1/2" for the front.. DO NOT buy a 5/8" as it does not fit.. If you insist on buying one please pm me for a great deal.. lol
 
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 05:39 PM
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You will need a 9/16 and 3/4 inch allen wrench for the front wheel, I just went out in the garage and fitted them.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by DragonSlayer08
You will need a 9/16 and 3/4 inch allen wrench for the front wheel.
For what?
 
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For what?
It is for the front axle both sides. I have removed my front axle and replaced it with a flush mount several months ago, so I pulled my stock axle and axle nut (FXCWC) and measured them using my Hex Drive Set.
 
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So I need 9/16 and 3/4 and this will allow me to do the front and the back?

Thanks for all the help
 
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Hmm.. I took mine off and I only needed a 1/2 allen.. Can't fit the 3/4" in the back side without pounding it in plus I didn't need to worry about it when I broke the nut loose anyway..
 
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