How do I undo this....
 

[Closed] How do I undo this..

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Bit of play in my sprocket on my BMX. Figured I would take it off and see what's going on, check the freehub is ok etc. etc.

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Posted : 31/08/2010 2:56 pm
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Screwdriver and hammer, but I imagine someone will be along to tell you to use the correct tools. ๐Ÿ™„


 
Posted : 31/08/2010 2:58 pm
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You need the right freewheel removal tool

something like this:
[url= http://www.cyclingcloseouts.com/Departments/Tool-and-Repair/Component-Specific-Tool/Freewheel-Tools.aspx?&mode=all&sortOrder=4 ]freewheel tools[/url]

Local BMX shop should have one


 
Posted : 31/08/2010 2:59 pm
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You need a beer first


 
Posted : 31/08/2010 3:03 pm
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Hammer and wide scredriver will probably work, but then if you manage to fix the play it probably won't be worth putting back on. Get the right 4 prong tool. I like having the correct tool for the job, but then I'm a bit of a tool geek. Some may say there was no need for me to add geek there, but hey, whaddoIknow.


 
Posted : 31/08/2010 3:08 pm
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You need a freewheel removal tool and you'll have to put some weight behind it to get it undone*.

*Best to ask a grownup to help with this bit.


 
Posted : 31/08/2010 3:11 pm
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As above, it'll probably be very tight. I find its best to put the (correct) tool in a vice and turn the wheel. If you are friendly with your LBS it might be best just to get them to undo it.


 
Posted : 31/08/2010 3:14 pm
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a rock and an octopus...............i'll get my coat


 
Posted : 31/08/2010 3:15 pm
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I had the exact same issue a few months back (on my SS Genesis IO). Ended up buying a freewheel removal tool. The tool then was put in a vice and then the tyre was turned on top of the clamped tool.

Edit - beaten to it above!


 
Posted : 31/08/2010 3:16 pm
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You need a beer first

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Posted : 31/08/2010 3:17 pm
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Good luck and take a good look at your knuckles before hand they may never be the same again!


 
Posted : 31/08/2010 3:31 pm
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Good luck and take a good look at your knuckles before hand they may never be the same again!

but not to worry beer would ease the pain....


 
Posted : 31/08/2010 3:37 pm
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with these tools helps if you have a vice - but tool in vice face up, put wheel on top then undo wheel wheel rim + tyre as leverage..

as bods have mentioned above

saves knuckles and often easier to undo


 
Posted : 31/08/2010 3:43 pm
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Cheers all.


 
Posted : 31/08/2010 4:03 pm