[gogi]

How big is the allen wrench needed to get the axle out? I can't believe it.I had to buy a special allen to get my Concours wheel off but this thing is huge.Where do you even get one? I had a hard time finding the one for the Concours.

 

[twowheeladdict]

One of the tools in your tool kit fits it but if it was torqued too tight it might not work.

This is what my friends and I use.

http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0397/?print=true

 

[Leg_of_Tape]

Unless they changed it from the first gen, you'll need a 1/2" drive 14mm Allen socket for removal and torque upon installation.

 

[BRP]

Yup, 14 is correct.
Should be able to get them from Sears.
Mine's Snap-On.

 

[aerythus]

I cheaped out and bought a bolt with the appropriate sized head on it, and welded a nut on the threaded part to put my ratchet on. You could do the same with two nuts to lock onto one another, if no welder.

 

[gogi]

bolt

Thanks great idea

 

[Roadstergal]

Yup, 14 is correct.
Should be able to get them from Sears.

+1 Popped down the street to Sears, picked one up.

 

[Leg_of_Tape]

I got mine from Harbor Freight...Came in a set with 4-5 other allen sockets, paid $10 I think for it all.

 

[gogi]

couldn't find it on their site or flyers

 

[BRP]

I got mine from Harbor Freight...Came in a set with 4-5 other allen sockets, paid $10 I think for it all.

http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/search_10155_12602?vName=Tools+&+Equipment&keyword=14mm+allen&sLevel=0

 

[CoreyDSFA]

So what's the difference with the 2006 front axle and the 2007-2010? www.kawasaki.com lists them as different part numbers. Is it another color difference?

 

[Leg_of_Tape]

Should be no difference, I don't know why they used different p/n's. Unless I'm mistaken there aren't any colors to choose from either, they're all silver.

Good call on that link Gary. This is the set I bought, I use most of them all the time.
http://www.harborfreight.com/9-piece-3-8-eighth-inch-and-1-2-half-inch-drive-metric-hex-bit-socket-set-98229.html