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Rob1970
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PostPosted: 15:45 - 25 Mar 2013    Post subject: Stupid newbie question Reply with quote
When people are removing rear wheel/adjusting chain etc do they use a socket, ring spanner or torque wrench to undo and do up the axle bolts

Reason i ask is that i've used the little stubby ring spanners in my toolkit but they are obviosuly hard work and I don't have anything 27mm or 22mm in my tool kit so need to buy a workshop tool to do the job
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PostPosted: 15:48 - 25 Mar 2013    Post subject: Re: Stupid newbie question Reply with quote
Rob1970 wrote:
When people are removing rear wheel/adjusting chain etc do they use a socket, ring spanner or torque wrench to undo and do up the axle bolts

Yes, I do use those.

Smile

I'd probably use a socket on normal ratchet - however very occasionally have used an torque wrench.
Probably have a ring spanner the other side.

If ring spanner's are to hand, I'll may use them on both sides.

Oh and to be pedantic - it's generally referred to as a spindle rather than an axle Smile.
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Rob1970
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PostPosted: 15:58 - 25 Mar 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ok - I'll get a big hefty ring spanner then and guess the torque!
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CarlosCBR
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PostPosted: 16:02 - 25 Mar 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
I normally use a ring spanner one side and a socket/wrench on the nut side, then torque wrench when doing it back up again.
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PostPosted: 16:03 - 25 Mar 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you're on a budget and buying a spanner, I'd recommend this set:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120946134532
Compared to the cost of a single spanner, much better value and should cover 'much everyhing on a bike.

I have got the above spanner set and am happy with it. I haven't got the below socket set, but have had a similar one and again happy with it:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190682579772
Note that the extension bar can be used as a t-bar 1/2" wrench, meaning you can use your 27mm and 22mm at the same time.
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Islander
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PostPosted: 16:08 - 25 Mar 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Rob1970 wrote:
Ok - I'll get a big hefty ring spanner then and guess the torque!


You're unlikely to shear the spindle or strip the thread that way so go for it - it needs to be tight!
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Walloper
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PostPosted: 16:37 - 25 Mar 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Rob1970 wrote:
Ok - I'll get a big hefty ring spanner then and guess the torque!


To Guess Motorcycle Axle/Spindle Torque: Tighten nuts until the axle breaks then back it off 1/3 of a turn.

Jest ^^^
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