Ozzyal Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 I've sold my 2010 RT to a mate and am waiting for my new to me wethead GS to arrive . Does the oil filter on the wethead use the same filter wrench ? Also the front axle Allen key ? Just wondering whether to pass on these tools with the RT ? Link to comment
Boxflyer Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Oil filter base stampings differ from Mfgr to Mfgr, so pick the supplier you want to use for your WetHead and get that specific oil filter wrench. I don't feel compelled to stick with just one brand so I use a more universal oil filter removal tool. This is the approximate version I'm talking about: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MMWTQ9Q/ref=sspa_dk_detail_6?pf_rd_p=24b0b161-2d2e-40f8-8233-013eb186b34a&pf_rd_r=E9QKJKWM59785YJXD49W&pd_rd_wg=gGeLo&pd_rd_w=c1HQS&content-id=amzn1.sym.24b0b161-2d2e-40f8-8233-013eb186b34a&pd_rd_r=1d010dff-2ece-41e5-b6a9-63fcc0214d27&s=industrial&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzNFlDTFlUN0xPNVZJJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDM4NTg4WU5UMko2TVlRM1dQJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyODU0MjIxOUs3TERFVzk4NUJKJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1 The WetHead's and ShiftHead bikes don't use the Quick Release axle hex drive...hence "Quick Release" The axle is held on with a bolt on the LH side of the forks and once it's removed and the pinch bolts are loosened, the axle slides out of the RH side. I just remove the bolt with a 17mm wrench then re-thread a couple of threads and hit is across with the palm of my hand, then relieve a little of the weight of the tire/rim and the axle can be pulled thru. So if it were me, I'd pass both of those tools along with your bike. Hope this helps 1 Link to comment
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