Ken H. Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 The front axle on the R1200GS (and other R1200xx?) takes a 22mm hex bit to thread the axle out the right side. I removed the wheel with the cheapy tool in the OEM tool kit, but to properly re-torque it really requires a 22mm hex bit (male protrusion) socket. So far all I've found that big is an impact grade 3/4" drive socket at $45. Any ideas? Link to comment
George Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Got mine from joypump, here in the UK. http://www.joypump.co.uk/products.php Link to comment
Chris K Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Ken, Will this work for you: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-AXLE-...sspagenameZWD1V Link to comment
David_S Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 I took a 22mm nut and welded it onto an craftsman 3/8 drive socket. Total cost was $0.00 because the socket and nut came out of my junk drawer and a co-worker welded it on. Link to comment
Gleno Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Look at the backside of most Oxygen sensor and Sending unit sockets. They are 22mm (most). I put a 3/8 extension in backwards thru ther socket and use it that way. Link to comment
Joe Frickin' Friday Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 try here: http://www1.mscdirect.com/cgi/nnsrhm Link to comment
DavidEBSmith Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Actually try here. Or go to www.mscdirect.com, search for their item # 00058933 or Armstrong Tool # 48-725. It's a 3/4" drive hex bit socket, 22 mm, $40.46. The catalog page is here . BTW, Armstrong Tools nobody's probably ever heard of, but they make professional-grade tools at decent prices. They're part of Danaher Industries, which also makes Matco tools, Allen, K-D, Holo-Krome, Fluke, Jacobs chucks, etc. Made in U.S., lifetime warranty. Link to comment
Ken H. Posted December 15, 2005 Author Share Posted December 15, 2005 Thanks everyone. Ordered the thingy on eBay. $29. Not too bad. I guess. Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Ken, I got the other one. ChrisK...thanks! Link to comment
ShovelStrokeEd Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 7/8" and a little time with a belt sander, you only have to remove about 0.008 from the width across the flats. Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 You have a belt sander...I'm on the way. Link to comment
cjmkerns Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Just got home & found a short 1/2" dia. bolt with a 3/4" head, a 1/2" Nut that is 7/8" on the flats. Put a large washer on the bolt and tightened the 7/8" nut down to about 100 Nm. The 7/8" nut fits perfectly in my axle (no sanding needed on mine, Ed), the washer keeps it from going in too far, and I can use either a 19mm or 3/4" socket to do the torque chore. Perfect tool for the job, a nut, a bolt and a washer. I had 'em on hand so cost is zero. At your friendly Hardware store might cost you a buck. Regards, Carl Link to comment
270 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 7/8" and a little time with a belt sander, you only have to remove about 0.008 from the width across the flats. Why not take an old cold chissel and chip a little metal out of the part on the bike? That's gotta be easier and cheaper Link to comment
Tri750 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Or, you could do what most everyone who has a japanese sportbike does. Go to Cycle Gear and buy the same wrench as the e-bay "find" for 15.99. Motion pro sells one as well thats pretty polished for 20.00 japanese bikes have used the 22mm axle for years.sigh....... http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=2&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=MRX_TOOL Link to comment
Ken H. Posted December 16, 2005 Author Share Posted December 16, 2005 Well there you go! Thanks! Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 I feel great knowing I overpaid by 100%. Link to comment
Ken H. Posted December 16, 2005 Author Share Posted December 16, 2005 Well Marty that will teach you to follow MY lead on anything! And teach both of us to have a bit more patience on waiting for suggestions to come in before pulling the trigger on something. Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Me wait before jumping...your kidding right? Link to comment
Jon_M Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 Speaking of tools more generally, here is a useful link I found on an R1200GS site: Tool Kit Link to comment
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