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I am getting all the necessary tools together so I can replace my front and rear tire. In about a month or two I plan on getting it done. I checked the vault and found that a 19 mm hex is the size for the axle. What is the size for the axle bolt. I will have to purchase both of these hex sockets along with a new torque wrench. My second question is if I purchase a 1/2 drive torque wrench can I use a 3/8 adapter and get the correct measurements? Or is there a formula that allows you to convert it or do I have to purchase both torque wrenches? I know many have removed the front tire and know the size that I will need. Thanks for your help.
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Re: Front Axle
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I went to the hardware store and bought a bolt with a 19mm head on it. Then I bought two nuts for it and made a little jam nut thing out of it. Then, I stick the head of the bolt in that side and use a socket on the nut, good luck finding a 19mm hex!
The other side is 12mm I think... That I was able to find at sears.
You can use a reducer on the 1/2 drive torque wrench, just remember that will be your weak link. IF you can find the half drive stuff I would use it for high torque situations.
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....good luck finding a 19mm hex!
The other side is 12mm I think... That I was able to find at sears.
A 5/8" sparkplug wrench works in place of the 19 mm Hex key. Stick it in backwards, use an adjustable wrench to hold the threads sticking out. You just need to be able to break loose the other side. Torques down easy enough with this method as well on the reinstall.
Al
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Last time I checked a 19mm spanner (wrench to you) was the same size as a 3/4". It's one of the few sizes that match up imperial - metric. Chances are the hex is the same.
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Then, I stick the head of the bolt in that side and use a socket on the nut, good luck finding a 19mm hex!
Thants a good idea, I might have a couple of these floating around
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You can use a reducer on the 1/2 drive torque wrench, just remember that will be your weak link.
Whats the torque on the front nut? I would think a 3/8 drive tq wrench capable of the torque should work fine with a non-chinese adapter
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1mm is .039".
16mm = .624
5/8" = .625
17mm = .663
11/16 = .6875
18mm = .702
19mm = .741
3/4" = .750
20mm = .780
So, 5/8" is a make-do inside, & 3/4" for outside.
11/16 would be closer inside if anybody knows where to find it.
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Guys, Just get a socket mounted 12 mm tool. The other side will stay put till you loosen the binders. Had my front wheel off lots of times and never needed to hold the left side of the axle. (Now that I mention it I'll most likley have to hold the left side of the axle the next time. Thanks!  Same goes for the rear axle. Never have to hold the left side when loosening or tightening.
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Erwin there is a downloadable spreadsheet of all the torque values for the bike. Someone copied it out of their service manual. Check the real home page. I printed it out 
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You can find the 19mm Hex tool at any tool store........Angelis
1200CC BIG BORE, W/WISECO PISTONS,.250 STROKED CRANK, PORTED/POLISHED HEADS AND LARGER VALVES, CUSTOM WELDED EXHUAST, DUAL 42MM MIKUNI CARBS.
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