Front wheel tools

[gn2]

rant mode on:

Once upon a time a chap could get the wheels off his bike or scooter with regular everyday tools, big spanner, hammer, mole grips, socket set, that sort of thing.
These days special tools are needed.
For the Forza I have had to buy two, a spindle remover and an allen key socket for the hidden pinch bolt.
Why the need for a recessed pinch bolt and an allen socket on the spindle eh Honda...?
What's wrong with proper normal sticky-out bolt heads...?
Grrr.

It gets worse, some manufacturers advise taking it to a dealer to get the wheels off for you...
FFS, what good is that when you're stuck in the middle of outer Ooomegoolieland and need to take the wheel to civilisation for a new tyre...?
AAAARRRRGGGHHH!!!

rant mode off

Breathe in and relax....

[k2apache6.0]

Reminds me of the owners manual on a MAN V10 Marine diesel:
Troubleshooting guide....
Engine will not start, call your authorized MAN service dealer.
Engine smokes, call your authorized MAN service dealer.
Engine slow to respond to throttle commands, call your authorized MAN service dealer.
Engine makes excessive or unusual noise(s), call your authorized MAN service dealer.
Some specialized tools may be needed, Call your authorized MAN service dealer.
End of section.

[homie]

Sexist! FAIL

[k2apache6.0]

Sexist! FAIL

Bwhahahaha

[davenowherejones]

My 17 mm hex for the front wheel was actually about 17.1 mm. It did not fit until I took a very light grinder pass on each of the hex flats. I had to lend my tool to the guy at the shop changing my front tire.

I like the manuals that just say "Remove part" but give you no clue as how to do this.

The Chinese English in my Geely Scooter manual was so hilarious that I copied the manual when I sold the scooter. I have no idea where it is though.

[homie]

The Chinese English in my Geely Scooter manual was so hilarious.

I've seen a few Chinese attempts to translate their product instruction into English and wondered if they went cheap on an interpreter or just three sheets to the wind.

[k2apache6.0]

My 17 mm hex for the front wheel was actually about 17.1 mm. It did not fit until I took a very light grinder pass on each of the hex flats. I had to lend my tool to the guy at the shop changing my front tire.

I like the manuals that just say "Remove part" but give you no clue as how to do this.

The Chinese English in my Geely Scooter manual was so hilarious that I copied the manual when I sold the scooter. I have no idea where it is though.

Not to hijack GN's thread, but I get a kick out of Asian language translations and their attendant mishaps Lololol

[chicaboo]

No, that's fine. It is the correct use of the apostrophe when subtracting the G.