Need to know what a tool is called

[Bates121]

So I am swapping wheels with another rider, my silver for his black. My housemate who is a member of the forum just informed me I need a tool to remove the front tire. Would anyone know what this tool is called. Sorry if this was already answered on other threads I did a quick look but I am work so I have to be discrete. any help would be much appreciated

 

[Boneman]

I believe you are looking for an axle wrench to remove the large hex axle bolt.

Motion Pro T-6 CrMo Hex Axle Tool

https://www.mid-westsportbikes.com/product.php?productid=67&cat=0&page=1&js=n

 

[Bates121]

thanks!!:thumbup:

 

[Motogiro]

Some one in the past posted a good way to solve this with a purchase from Home Depot. You can buy cheap, a threaded rod connecting nut for 1/2" threaded rod. It will measure Approx. 3/4" or 19mm on the outside and works excellently with a 3/4" or 19mm socket. I've used it very successfully.

Hope this helps.

 

[antijoy]

Another easy way to do this is to use a sparkplug socket that has the 3/4" hex at the end. Just stick a 1/2" extention in to the sparkplug side. You probably don't even need to pull out the rubber part form the inside. Most people will already have these tools in their tool box.

 

[Hellgate]

I believe you are looking for an axle wrench to remove the large hex axle bolt.

Motion Pro T-6 CrMo Hex Axle Tool

https://www.mid-westsportbikes.com/product.php?productid=67&cat=0&page=1&js=n

Now that is pretty darn cool! Thanks Boneman!

 

[afpreppie04]

Another easy way to do this is to use a sparkplug socket that has the 3/4" hex at the end. Just stick a 1/2" extention in to the sparkplug side. You probably don't even need to pull out the rubber part form the inside. Most people will already have these tools in their tool box.

+1, this is how I remove mine. Free is always good.