How to undo

[Hobo Mikey]

Have tried to undo this Allan bolt that holds front wheel on on my mates bike but can’t shift it. Is it really supposed to be that tight

 

[KennyB]

Have tried to undo this Allan bolt that holds front wheel on on my mates bike but can’t shift it. Is it really supposed to be that tight

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Yup. Rear one on a Levo is 15Nm.

 

[Cisco]

Hi there,

Max torque of 13.5NM is about what you would excert using a normal allen wrench around 6" long.

So I guess it has been overtightened, and the hex's flats look like they wont last much longer.

Check the other end of the axle to see if it also has a hex keyway in it. If so then use a tool on both ends to turn anticlockwise as you look at your photo.

Otherwise just get a larger lever on the hex and hope for the best

 

[Fingerpuk]

Do you have a torx bit that fits in? It’ll bite. I have Allan keys that only grip on the corners to stop this, they work well.

What’s on the other end? Show a photo of that side. I can’t imagine it’s done up silly right but if it is local heat will help, and you could try an easy out.

 

[mas]

Pretty sure its a Torx drive not Allen key drive. Probably T25. Go the opposite direction to the arrow.

 

[KennyB]

Pretty sure its a Torx drive not Allen key drive. Probably T25. Go the opposite direction to the arrow.

Pretty sure it's Allan key.

 

[KennyB]

Hi there,

Max torque of 13.5NM is about what you would excert using a normal allen wrench around 6" long.

So I guess it has been overtightened, and the hex's flats look like they wont last much longer.

Check the other end of the axle to see if it also has a hex keyway in it. If so then use a tool on both ends to turn anticlockwise as you look at your photo.

Otherwise just get a larger lever on the hex and hope for the best

I'd take a bit of care here. I tightened by hand once, using a Y shaped wrench. Then, used my torque wrench. The extra deflection was only 1/4 turn.

 

[mr wilson]

There aren't pinch bolts on the bottom of the other fork leg are there?

 

[Maxb]

Before you try and undo it any more get some penetrating fluid on it, lay the bike on it's side put the penetrating fluid on then leave it for a while, then use your best fitting tool if it feels like it's not going to shift repeat the process and try again , it may benefit from a bit of heat.
I would resist using longer leavers as it's only alloy and you will strip it out.

Good luck

 

[steve_sordy]

Once it is out NEVER put it back in!
Buy a new one.

 

[KennyB]

And tell your friend to grease it, use a torque wrench (cheaper than new fork legs) and remove clean etc now and again.

 

[Mikerb]

Before you try and undo it any more get some penetrating fluid on it, lay the bike on it's side put the penetrating fluid on then leave it for a while, then use your best fitting tool if it feels like it's not going to shift repeat the process and try again , it may benefit from a bit of heat.
I would resist using longer leavers as it's only alloy and you will strip it out.

Good luck

the threads are on the other fork leg, so if you apply penetrating fluid, that is where it is needed.

 

[maynard]

Before you try and undo it any more get some penetrating fluid on it, lay the bike on it's side put the penetrating fluid on then leave it for a while, then use your best fitting tool if it feels like it's not going to shift repeat the process and try again , it may benefit from a bit of heat.
I would resist using longer leavers as it's only alloy and you will strip it out.

Good luck

Yeah what this guy said