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VanDaMauler
11-Dec-2006, 21:30
If you wanna nip down to halfords and get a socket to remove the wheel, what size is the nut?

TIA

VDM
TP
11-Dec-2006, 21:38
46mm off the top of me head
rcgbob44
11-Dec-2006, 21:45
You have a nut on the top of your head!
doogalman
11-Dec-2006, 21:46
Yup, 46mm. Normally they only have in stock the 1/2" impact version. No problem there. Best to grind the rounded bevel type edge off so you get the maximum grip. Best few quid you can spend. Don't forget the torque wrench or scaffold pole.
TP
11-Dec-2006, 22:01
You have a nut on the top of your head!

A 46mm one!
yeti
11-Dec-2006, 22:05
46mm, and get your local machine shop to grind it down to the same height as the faces on the nut.
VanDaMauler
11-Dec-2006, 22:14
cheers chaps
spinoli1
12-Dec-2006, 13:31
I strongly recommend getting a 3/4 inch drive socket and a 3/4 inch drive breaker bar. I broke/bent the following trying to remove mine:

2 x 1/2 in breaker bars, 2 (good) 1/2 in ratchets, 2 x 1/2 in tommy bars.

3/4 bar inch makes it easy.

Spin
gordonparker
13-Dec-2006, 13:23
I would doubt if Halfords will stock this size, mine didn't.
Best to go to a local tool specialist
moto748
13-Dec-2006, 13:55
I bought one from Halfords, disguised as a 1 13/16" Ball Joint impact socket.
JDR
18-Dec-2006, 16:11
46mm but bet your halfords wont stock one go to descent tool shop or I bought mine from Dennis Trollope racing on tel 01179570821 and buy a torque wrench at the same time
rcgbob44
18-Dec-2006, 22:03
One of the best places to pick one up is on the tool stands you get at the variuos show around the country.

There`s no real need to spend a fortune on a brand name so long as its of reasonable kwolity!

I to would recomend that you get the face turned down so as to get a betteer fit against the wheel.
moto748
19-Dec-2006, 13:26
46mm but bet your halfords wont stock one go to descent tool shop or I bought mine from Dennis Trollope racing on tel 01179570821 and buy a torque wrench at the same time


Or, read the rest of the thread... :rolleyes:
VanDaMauler
10-Apr-2007, 17:07
I bought one from Halfords, disguised as a 1 13/16" Ball Joint impact socket.

Just got around to getting one of these from Halfords....

I`m sure I`ll need it sometime...:rolleyes:
BDG
10-Apr-2007, 17:28
46mm but bet your halfords wont stock one go to descent tool shop or I bought mine from Dennis Trollope racing on tel 01179570821 and buy a torque wrench at the same time

Excuse me for stateing the bleedin obvious but although torque wrenches are nice and long and therefore give good leverage, don't use them for loosening the nut off.
antonye
10-Apr-2007, 18:30
Excuse me for stateing the bleedin obvious but although torque wrenches are nice and long and therefore give good leverage, don't use them for loosening the nut off.

Unless you've got a decent one, that is.

The digital Snap-on is great for seeing how much over-torqued things are when undoing them! :lol:
DEMON
10-Apr-2007, 20:03
Unless you've got a decent one, that is.

The digital Snap-on is great for seeing how much over-torqued things are when undoing them! :lol:
Thats then termed breakaway torque, and has some pre - requisites you need to consider ! like ambient temp, any lubricant used on the threads etc
Paul996
10-Apr-2007, 20:45
Pick my 46mm socket at one of the bike shows, with a reducer 3/4-1/2 for about £5-£7, not sure which. Also picked up the torque wrench.
j king
10-Apr-2007, 21:07
cromwell tools they have branch,s all over the uk iv just brought one £13.00
Harry S
10-Apr-2007, 21:08
Thats then termed breakaway torque, and has some pre - requisites you need to consider ! like ambient temp, any lubricant used on the threads etc

Indeedy - and what a term to throw into a bike conversation at your local... although you will 'sort of' be in the right 'ballpark', breakaway torque can be a bit misleading if you want to know if something is overtorqued. Always check the temperature, humidity and greasiness of your nuts before knocking them off etc. etc.

I used to sell 46MM nuts with the faces turned down - I have one knocking around somewhere... not sure if a 1098 is the same size.
Gaz 748
10-Apr-2007, 21:14
There`s a tool shop on the A30 in Camberley that sells them, can`t remember the name , but it`s down the bottom of the hill before the white elephant on the left. :D
ev996sps
10-Apr-2007, 22:12
Pity You Dont Live Local,mine Been Hanging On A Nail In The Garage 2 Years,,46 Sounds About Right Your Welcome To Use It,regards