Rear wheel removal - 22 mm hex bit socket

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MartDude · #1 Post by **MartDude** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 3:20 pm

For those in need, just found this:

http://www.uktools.com/22mm-12drive-bik ... 11518.html

Aladinsaneuk · #2 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 4:52 pm

i got mine from halfords - think it was 7 quid??

just a thought but :)

MartDude · #3 Post by **MartDude** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 5:06 pm

Tried Halfords - nothing on their web-site or in store (don't need one, but thought I'd ask while I was there)

The one on the link looks like an impact socket - probably OTT for our needs, and yes, a bit pricey, but if someone needs one PDQ . . .

MartDude · #4 Post by **MartDude** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 5:27 pm

Also came across this (yes, I've had such a busy Sunday afternoon). Looks to be better value?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-METRIC-ALLEN- ... 286.c0.m14

Both these options are cheaper then a decent quality 22 mm. hex key, which you'd have to butcher anyway

Falcopops · #5 Post by **Falcopops** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:07 pm

Not even sure you need one of these.

Once the spindle clamp bolts are undone the spindle pushes out easy.

D-Rider · #6 Post by **D-Rider** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:32 pm

Falcopops wrote:Not even sure you need one of these.

Once the spindle clamp bolts are undone the spindle pushes out easy.

Yeah this has had me very confused too - maybe the Futurama has different spindles - the Falco certainly doesn't use hex keys

MartDude · #7 Post by **MartDude** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:59 pm

Now pay attention
Nothing to do with spindles - s/s swinging arm

It's for undoing the rear wheel retaining nut - No. 10 on the drawing. There's a stubby bit of 22 mm hex bar in the toolkit, but they seem to have a habit of getting lost as Futuras change hands.

Falcopops · #8 Post by **Falcopops** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 3:44 am

(still not sure if that's the right emoticon)

I see, my apologies for being futurilliterate.

Might be worth grabbing a 14mm one at the same time for the steering top clamp nut while you're at it.

D-Rider · #9 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:44 am

I thought it would be something Futura-specific ...... but what the f### was Aladinsaneuk on about

(Bet he's been skipping his medication again ......)

MartDude · #10 Post by **MartDude** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 4:41 pm

Falcopops wrote: (still not sure if that's the right emoticon)

I see, my apologies for being futurilliterate.

Might be worth grabbing a 14mm one at the same time for the steering top clamp nut while you're at it.

Good point

Aladinsaneuk · #11 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:12 pm

well - i like to keep a set of tools - and i did pick one of these up to use on the falco - but not as a spindle....