help remove front wheel on a suzuki gsxr 2k3 600

[600rr]

Hi,

Does anyone know what size axle the front wheel has for a suzuki gsxr 600 2003 model. I am guessing is a 24mm but just to be sure I need your help guys.

Thanks

[Gix11]

Shit, there's one in my garage as well, but I'm not going to be there for a while. Anyone else out there know? By the way, welcome to ASF Dune.

[600rr]

Thanks gix11

[Iceman]

I can tell you it takes a 25X52X15 bearing if that helps.

[Iceman]

This is always a good place to find info.

http://www.ronayers.com/fiche/frames.cfm?man=su&groupid=5590&parent=5580

[600rr]

Thanks all. Ill see what can i do. Oh if anyone knows please feel free to post it thanks.

[Watto]

gday mate - it is 24mm ;)

[600rr]

Thanks watto. your a life saver

[Deano]

quote:Originally posted by Watto

gday mate - it is 24mm ;)


are you sure?

worth a double check, like iceman said they have a 6005, 25mm bearing in them

[Watto]

yeah mate just been out to the garage and it's 24mm - 04 gixxer 1000 and understand they should be the same

[Deano]

so what sleeves the bearing down from 25mm to 24mm?

i have a k4 750 front end in my bike and it has no additional sleeves, the bearing inner race runs straight on the axle and i a 25mm bearing in it. can you get the bearing number off yours?

you have me curious and i really cant be fucked pulling thefront wheel off to measure mine

[600rr]

Im not really sure but will have to check it tonight.

[Watto]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/25375473215212.jpg


Here ya go mate the axle has a threaded collar on one end and a hex key insert on the other end - you can see the part of the hex key sticking out on the right hand side of the axle

[Watto]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/2537547327179.jpg


you can buy one of these tools off egay (about $30 if you want to spend that much) or you can search around and find cheaper options/other ways to do it

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Fits internal hex on many late model sportbike axles and some dirt bikes
Four metric hex sizes: 17, 19, 22 and 24mm
3/8 in. square drive on both ends
Heavy duty CrMo steel construction for shop use
Buell: XB9R, XB9S, XB12R, XB12S (2003-2004)
Honda: CBR600RR, CBR1000RR
Kawasaki: ZX6R, ZX6RR, ZX600E/K, ZX7R, ZX9R, Z1000
Suzuki: GSXR 2000-2004, DL 1000 V-Strom (all), SV1000
Yamaha: R1, R6

Part # 08-0397 T6 CrMo Hex Axle Wrench, 17,19,22,24 MM

UNQUOTE

[600rr]

Yeh I saw that multi fit axel key. tried every where but only saw it selling in states. Not on Ebay

[Watto]

yeah mate in oz the tool seems expensive but if you go to yr local engineering shop and ask for a piece of 24mm hex rod it might be a cheaper option - a real cheap version is to buy a set of tube spanners from bunnings for doing house tap seals n the like (think a pack of 4 or 5 assorted sizes is like $10 as I know one of the ends fits in there perfectly ;)

There is also a fella on UK egay that does a piece of 24mm hex rod delivered for about A$12 and arrives in 4-5 days but I couldn't find the link for it - you slide that inside the axle and then use a 24mm socket on the other end

[600rr]

mmmm. sound interesting. Ill give that a try, or else i will just try borrowing from a local bike mechanic shop Thanks for the heads up guys. never thought it will be this hard to find parts/tools for a bike. when you think there are more riders out there lately

[Deano]

so you are after the size of the spanner/hex not the axle size.

if thats the case i have no fucking idea, but the axle size where the bearings run is 25mm

[EXBEN]

It's Ok Deano I thought he was talking about axle size too... ;)

[Booster]

5/8 unf bolt drilled thru and welded to a piece of 25mm rhs

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/46160922464372.jpg

[sickboy]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/46160923269999.jpg

Here's one I did earlier,grind the edges slightly of a 1/2 inch drive then hammer a nut on the end then weld,sorted.

[600rr]

Thats the best idea. Thanks sickboy

[600rr]

Oh, forgot to mention woke up this morning, getting ready to go to work, then notice a bit different from my key ignition. Some low life tried to steal it. Now the biggest problem was I couldn't turn the key to start for about 45 minutes. I'm thinking of putting my alarm on it. Any Ideas where I can get a good installer around Liverpool guys!

Time to keep my eyes open tonight and catch this amatuers.

[Matt]

quote:Originally posted by sickboy

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/46160923269999.jpg

Here's one I did earlier,grind the edges slightly of a 1/2 inch drive then hammer a nut on the end then weld,sorted.


Looks like a bird has shit where your weld should be :D Sorry mate ;)

[sickboy]

Year 11 welding with a $99 welder,does the job but.

[Booster]

Pity you couldn't make it to the GP Ken , regulars were scattered with the overbooked trackside spilling into highside.