Wilsons Sandbox

Posted: **Sat Oct 11, 2008 11:58 am**

Tractor supply Company sells a 11/4" combo wrench for $5.70. Will heating and bending a wrench like this work for doo repacement. Also is the stator removal tool just a 22m x 1.5 bolt. if so where can I get a bolt this size. Craig Kahler [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Posted: **Sat Oct 11, 2008 12:53 pm**

On Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:58:15 -0700 (PDT) Craig Kahler writes:

> Tractor supply Company sells a 11/4" combo wrench for $5.70. Will > heating and bending a wrench like this work for doo repacement. Also > is the stator removal tool just a 22m x 1.5 bolt. if so where can I > get a bolt this size. > > Craig Kahler

<><><><><><><> <><><><><><><> Craig, I made a rotor holder from a similar wrench in 2003. Make sure it's heavy enough so it won't bend when you apply 130 or so foot pounds of torque to the rotor bolt. My first pawn shop wrench wasn't heavy enough and it bent well before the rotor bolt loosened. I suggest you buy the rotor puller from EagleMike. I've never heard of a failure with one of his pullers. Mine has been used at least a dozen times without issue. Do make sure you lube the threads and end of the puller when using it. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT ____________________________________________________________ Click here to save on car rentals. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3nMUoMMe0L8fnTYANTwU0pepBLJY0DQwv4uUoOuzdDjygVcI/

Posted: **Sat Oct 11, 2008 1:32 pm**

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Jeff Saline wrote:

> > On Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:58:15 -0700 (PDT) Craig Kahler > writes: > > Tractor supply Company sells a 11/4" combo wrench for $5.70. Will > > heating and bending a wrench like this work for doo repacement.

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> > is the stator removal tool just a 22m x 1.5 bolt. if so where can I > > get a bolt this size. > > > > Craig Kahler

I would second Jeff's opinion. I know it's temping to save a few bucks, but often the time spent making up tools costs more in what your time is worth than buying the appropriate tool. As far as the removal tool goes, I'm certain that it is hardened for the task at hand; something you won't get with a common bolt. Often times with critical jobs like this, if you use inferior tools you wind up causing even more problems. Just my 2 cents. Ross Lindberg Fertile, MN

Posted: **Sat Oct 11, 2008 2:58 pm**

Idono, I got the soup to nuts kit from Arrowhead and to tell ya the truth the tool they sent to break the nut sure looks weak to me. First of all it's aluminum and I am afraid to even try it. I thought for the cost of the compleat kit, somewhere around 150 bucks, I would get a wrench that would do the job. I was very disapointed. I could have saved a heck of a lot of money and just got the parts. I will probably have to make a wrench anyway. I was trying to take as much of the guesswork out of the project as possible but this puts more questions in than I had to start with and I'm out a bunch of money I shouldn't have spent. Gary

Posted: **Sat Oct 11, 2008 4:07 pm**

The wrench you received was made by Happy Trails and will do the job just fine. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com http://s1.zetaboards.com/arrowhead

----- Original Message ----- From: gbthacker_99 To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2008 1:58 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Dohicky tools Idono, I got the soup to nuts kit from Arrowhead and to tell ya the truth the tool they sent to break the nut sure looks weak to me. First of all it's aluminum and I am afraid to even try it. I thought for the cost of the compleat kit, somewhere around 150 bucks, I would get a wrench that would do the job. I was very disapointed. I could have saved a heck of a lot of money and just got the parts. I will probably have to make a wrench anyway. I was trying to take as much of the guesswork out of the project as possible but this puts more questions in than I had to start with and I'm out a bunch of money I shouldn't have spent. Gary [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Posted: **Sat Oct 11, 2008 4:24 pm**

Don't see doohickey stuff offered by Arrowhead Motorsports. Am I missing something? If not, what happened? Curious ED

Posted: **Sat Oct 11, 2008 6:17 pm**

Hi Fred Hey thanks for getting back to me on this wrench thing. Like I said it looked kinda light based on the stories of how hard it is to get this nut off. From what I have heard the nut is on tight as the devil. People have have said they had to use long extentions, heat and still had a hard time bustin it loose. I'm pretty sure this wrench won't take that kinda abuse. I've put the job off because of that concern. I would rather take my chances the way it is than screw the bike up. Agian I haven't tried it yet because I have been afraid to start the job and have the wrench screw things up. That being said I feel a lot better that you chimmed in here to asure me the wrench is up to the task. I'll start the job as soon as I get a little time and let ya know how it goes. Thanks again Gary

Posted: **Sat Oct 11, 2008 8:19 pm**

I destroyed one. They are giving me my money back. db ----- Original Message ---- From: Fred Hink To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com; gbthacker_99 Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2008 4:07:46 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Dohicky tools The wrench you received was made by Happy Trails and will do the job just fine. Fred http://www.arrowhea dmotorsports. com http://s1.zetaboard s.com/arrowhead

----- Original Message ----- From: gbthacker_99 To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2008 1:58 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Dohicky tools Idono, I got the soup to nuts kit from Arrowhead and to tell ya the truth the tool they sent to break the nut sure looks weak to me. First of all it's aluminum and I am afraid to even try it. I thought for the cost of the compleat kit, somewhere around 150 bucks, I would get a wrench that would do the job. I was very disapointed. I could have saved a heck of a lot of money and just got the parts. I will probably have to make a wrench anyway. I was trying to take as much of the guesswork out of the project as possible but this puts more questions in than I had to start with and I'm out a bunch of money I shouldn't have spent. Gary [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Posted: **Sat Oct 11, 2008 8:32 pm**

Yep that's the one I have. I hope it works I can't have the bike down. Gary

Posted: **Sat Oct 11, 2008 9:31 pm**

I third Jeff's comment. Eagle Mike is the way to go. I've used his wrench and rotor remover for many doos over the years. Never denied. In fact, it's so reliable a mechanic at Alba Action Sports (m/c dealer) asked to borrow mine when their setup couldn't get the job done in their own shop! Just take care when removing the bolt; lube the threads and tip. If you use a 1/2" impact wrench make sure you have the pressure at max and don't use whimpy 1/4" air line. Air volume might be too low to ensure the full-monty, and probably the bolt won't loosen. Brian

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