[kweezy]

Does anyone know what size allen wrench you need to remove the front wheel axle? The tool kit does not have one large enough to fit it.

 

[jrick56]

i believe i used a 17mm hex.

 

[zephyrboy738]

You have to buy a T-6 Hex axle tool it has four metric hex sizes 17,19,22and 24mm you can get one at your Kawasaki shop for 38.95 plus tax

 

[KawiGrnNmyVeins]

I made one from a Wheel nut for a car and welded it to a hex head bolt of the same thread.....Cost about $3 to make

 

[Curtie223]

You can get the multi wheel tool for about $5 on ebay

 

[galahad05]

Does anyone know what size allen wrench you need to remove the front wheel axle? The tool kit does not have one large enough to fit it.

If you have a 2010/2011 Z1000, the front axle hex size is 14 mm.
I'm removing the front wheel right now, and it's definitely a 14.

 

[kawtoy_77]

I made one from a Wheel nut for a car and welded it to a hex head bolt of the same thread.....Cost about $3 to make

THIS.

Works excellent; I remove my front wheel at least once a year!

 

[Emt_Trav]

03-07 is 22mm.. bought my tool off of ebay for like ten bucks i think

 

[jhintz01]

so the 03 is a 22mm?

 

[Armiger]

I got a plum bob from home depot that is a 7/8" hex on the outside of the body. Slide that into the axle then turn it with a box end 7/8" wrench. Costs $5 and is solid as hell!

 

[taylor2000]

my repair manual doesnt talk about the tool or anything. does the 22mm turn? got the small nut off now what

 

[Snowfreak566]

Yes the 22 is part of the axle and needs to be loosened. You could also get a long 22mm (7/8) lug nut from a truck and use a wrench on that to loosen it up.

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[jordo]

my repair manual doesnt talk about the tool or anything. does the 22mm turn? got the small nut off now what

That or any bike shop has the set that you'll need for about 25 bucks. Its just called aN axle tool. Mine has a 17mm 19mm 22mm and a 24mm on it. Can use a 3/8 breaker bar on it and it makes it easy.

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[AP Guy]

I got mine off ebay for 10ish bucks shipped. Remember on the first gens the nut & axle are one piece. Loosen the nut and the whole axle slides out.