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Title: Removing a Freewheel
Post by: Clean on April 27, 2011, 09:00 PM: Peeps,

Any tips on removing a freewheel that feels like it has been welded on? :tickedoff:

Is the correct tool essential (I think I can answer that myself), and if so, does anyone have a four toother they can lend me? Happy to cover postage in both directions and I only need it for probably 1 minute! :daumenhoch:

All input gladly received by this nOoB! :-[

Thanks,

Clean. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Removing a Freewheel
Post by: wildon on April 27, 2011, 09:09 PM: You'll prob need more than just the tool. Last one I had stuck fast I had to put on the tool, screw an axle nut and washer on the the axle to fix it in position then clamp the tool in a vice and turn the wheel. Never been able to remove one from an old wheel with just the tool :-\
Title: Re: Removing a Freewheel
Post by: rick1970 on April 27, 2011, 09:49 PM: Rick im sure yer local bike shop would only charge you fiver tops :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Removing a Freewheel
Post by: Clean on April 27, 2011, 10:09 PM: Quote from: rick1970 on April 27, 2011, 09:49 PM
Rick im sure yer local bike shop would only charge you fiver tops :daumenhoch:

Good idea, chief! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Removing a Freewheel
Post by: steve69 on April 27, 2011, 10:12 PM: I made my own, cut up a cheap socket, worked well ;)
Title: Re: Removing a Freewheel
Post by: ED209 on April 27, 2011, 10:34 PM: more than happy to send you the tool to have a go if you want.

I usually clamp the tool in a vice and slot the wheel in on top then use the leverage of the wheel to turn :)
Title: Re: Removing a Freewheel
Post by: Clean on April 27, 2011, 10:35 PM: Quote from: ED209º on April 27, 2011, 10:34 PM
more than happy to send you the tool to have a go if you want.

I usually clamp the tool in a vice and slot the wheel in on top then use the leverage of the wheel to turn :)

Ed,

Much appreciated! YGPM! :daumenhoch:

Cheers,

Richard.
Title: Re: Removing a Freewheel
Post by: 1mancity2 on April 28, 2011, 12:37 PM: Stick a MTB Wheel skewer through the tool as an axle and that will hold the tool in then vice it and turn the wheel :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Removing a Freewheel
Post by: Jon The Bassist on April 28, 2011, 03:13 PM: Any problems just bring the wheel up to a Thursday practice night at Bradford track and one of us will get it off for you :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Removing a Freewheel
Post by: Clean on April 28, 2011, 09:57 PM: Quote from: Jon The Bassist on April 28, 2011, 03:13 PM
Any problems just bring the wheel up to a Thursday practice night at Bradford track and one of us will get it off for you :daumenhoch:

Cheers, Jon.... :daumenhoch:

who, what, where, when, how? ???
Title: Re: Removing a Freewheel
Post by: Jon The Bassist on April 28, 2011, 10:27 PM: Peel Park BMX track
North View Road, Bradford BD3 0NF
It's between Bolton Road and Cliffe Road. Drive right up the winding track until you find the BMX track. Best time is between 6:45 & 8pm.

I'll be there next 2 Thursdays for definite - I'll be the only Jon around (probably on a black Felt cruiser), also from Rad and likely to be there are: Andy (Rooski), Paul (Phizzman), Greg (Motomag II) and Richie (Richie4, usually goes on Tuesdays). Just ask around.

Jon