Removing wheels on '98 ZX-6R

[2kfire]

Can anyone tell me what size sockets I need to remove the wheels on my bike? I forgot to measure the nuts to find out what size they are and I don't want to have to go home, measure them, and then go back to Canadian Tire to buy the sockets! I tried checking the micro-fiche, but it took too long to load (our internet here at work sucks!).
Thanks!

[reciprocity]

24mm for the rear axle I believe and a 22 or 24mm allen for the front wheel, 8mm for the axle pinch bolts.

[2kfire]

24mm for the rear axle I believe and a 22 or 24mm allen for the front wheel, 8mm for the axle pinch bolts.

Thanks!
Can anyone confirm the size for the front?

[2kfire]

Thanks!
Can anyone confirm the size for the front?

Please?!? ANYONE?!? It's starting to look like I'll be making 2 trips

[reciprocity]

Just buy both and return the one you don't need!

[eastcoast_gsx]

Just buy both and return the one you don't need!

LOL.... Rocket Science.

[2kfire]

Just buy both and return the one you don't need!

hehehe, not a bad idea... I'll get a bunch, just in case it's a 23mm I wonder what my wife will say when I come home with like $100 worth of sockets and allen wrenches!

[leedufour]

Just buy both and return the one you don't need!

Wal-Mart is a great rental company!

[2kfire]

Wal-Mart is a great rental company!

LOL

[IH8ATTN]

Wal-Mart is a great rental company!

don't forget crappy tire!

[massr1]

My 02 uses a 32mm for the rear and the 98 is a very similar bike to the J. Might want to double check that.

[2kfire]

My 02 uses a 32mm for the rear and the 98 is a very similar bike to the J. Might want to double check that.

Ended up coming home first for something else, ah well... The rear IS a 32mm for the nut and a 27mm for the axle itself, and for the front it's a 22mm(!) hex bit/allen key. Thanks everyone!

[McBainZX6R]

For future ref. The front "key" is avail within the toolkit (if you still have it). The backside of the spark plug removal tool is the correct size.

[SiNNeR]

For future ref. The front "key" is avail within the toolkit (if you still have it). The backside of the spark plug removal tool is the correct size.

COOL!

didnt know that! hoping my 9R is like that ognna check in the morning!

nice!

[2kfire]

For future ref. The front "key" is avail within the toolkit (if you still have it). The backside of the spark plug removal tool is the correct size.

I don't have the tool kit but I do have a 5/8" spark plug socket and you're right, the opposite end fits perfectly! Now, how do you drive it?!? Can you just use an extension on your wrench THROUGH the socket? I'll try this when I get home, see if it works... I'm guessing I'll at least have to remove the rubber piece inside the socket!

[2kfire]

Managed to change the rear tire, but I can't get the front axle loose! I tried the "spark plug socket w/ extension bars through the axle" method, and broke an extension bar! I picked up a socket that I can put the extension bar into through the opposite end, so I don't have to use such long extensions through the axle, but I'm still worried that I might break another bar! It is a 3/8" drive. I can fit a 3/8" -> 1/2" adapter inside the socket and use my 1/2" ratchet.

Question: Has anyone ever broken a 1/2" extension bar OR a 3/8" -> 1/2" adapter?!? Any better ideas for doing this?!?
I would HATE to have to pay for such a stupid job that SHOULD be easy, but I might have to suck it up this time...

[2kfire]

Nevermind, I got it! D'em 1/2" bars is purdy strong!

[PIPES]

just a question even though you did manage to get it loose.
You didn't by chance forget to loosen the pinch bolts did ya?

I'm not assuming you're an idiot but stranger things have happened.

[2kfire]

just a question even though you did manage to get it loose.
You didn't by chance forget to loosen the pinch bolts did ya?

I'm not assuming you're an idiot but stranger things have happened.

Nope, they were loose. The nut was just really tight. I guess the crappy tire 3/8" extension bars just aren't as strong as I thought!