axle nut question

[dodge1478]

I need to remove my front wheel/tire in order to install a new tire.
Does anyone know what size the axle nut is on a 2009 zx6r.
I will be making my own axle nut tool, but need to know what size it is. I have the repair manual, but it does not tell you what size it is.
anyone?

[Danz19899]

no clue lol i just got the generic axle tool

[Lxpony]

I think 18mm

[Lxpony]

correction- 22mm


http://www.kawiforums.com/2009-zx-6r...-nut-size.html

[korndogg]

Try a spark plug socket with an extension stuck in it backwards (in the female side)
Works perfect on many bikes. I don't know about that one in particular..

[Ray-Ray]

I need to remove my front wheel/tire in order to install a new tire.
Does anyone know what size the axle nut is on a 2009 zx6r.
I will be making my own axle nut tool, but need to know what size it is. I have the repair manual, but it does not tell you what size it is.
anyone?

I can just lend you mine lol

[dodge1478]

Thanks Ray,
I am going to try and make one if I can find the right nuts/bolt, if I can't, I may just take you up on your offer. I will let you know tomorrow.
Thanks foe the offer!

[Pigman]

HomeDP......get a big bolt and put two nuts on the end and lock them....and your done

[Awesome]

[Rambunctous]

Dooes not anyone here use a caliper gauge? A must for even a basic toolbox.

[obsolete]

Get a cheap caliper gauge and measure it. Then you know the size and have a handy tool you'll use again.

[dodge1478]

Yeah I know, I just picked up a caliper gauge while out picking up items for work......I was just being lazy! haha

[ZX-12R]

Here is more info on the sparkplug socket technique. I posted this a while ago:

Sears does carry the tools you need. I bought my sparkplug socket setup from them. Look for a half-inch drive sparkplug socket that has a 13/16" hex head on the drive end. Pull the rubber out and make sure the square drive portion is square on the inside of the socket (some are round). Then get a half-inch ratchet extension to put throught he inside of the socket. 13/16" is approximately 21mm which is more than adequate to loosen up the front axle. Since it uses a normal half-inch drive, you can use a torque wrench to tighten it back up.

[korndogg]

Nice, thanks for the detail there.
FWIW, the 3/8" drive 13/16" spark plug socket that came in my craftsman kit worked well too.

[dodge1478]

thanks ZX-12R,
wish I had checked this post before I had the guys at our machine shop at work make me one. oh well.
that's good to know.

[03Worc9R]

Very surprised the bike's tool kit doesn't come with one.

[03Worc9R]

http://www.af1racing.com/store/Scrip...idproduct=1632

[ZX11D]

Great job. I just wish I had known about this before I went out and bought another allen.