Front axle hex socket size

[rockat]

Can anyone confirm the hex socket size that I need to remove my front wheel?

I have an '03 kat 600 and the service manual up to '02. The service manual says there is a nut securing the axle and includes a picture, but I have a hex slot on my front axle.

I estimated that it is 14 mm using a scale, but I am not totally confident in that estimation.

Anyone?

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Dohh...mods, please delete

[rexazz2]

I think a 3/4 bolt with 2 nuts locked togather BTW

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Thanks. Apparently, it's a 12mm. But, I should also be able to use the exhaust bolt....

Correct it is 12mm, a trick I used is the exhaust bolt by the passenger footpeg is the same size and easy to get to. Remove it and the nut, put the nut all the way back on, then you can use it to take the front wheel off with just a 12mm socket or cresent.

http://katriders.com/vb/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=1779530

I'll give it a go tonight if it doesn't rain (thunderstorms are expected, of course)

[rexazz2]

these forks and brakes are tempermental
When I took my 04 a part for wheel bearings I had a brake drag afterwards



I think ????
Remove calipers
Re and re wheel ,torque axle
Bounce front end for slight compression of front shocks ,tighten pinch bolts for axle ( make sure you dont squeeze front brake leaver)
Push pistons back in calipers , reinstall calipers and slow short stroke the front brake leaver until brakes com back
MAKE SURE THE FRONT WHEEL SPINS FREELY WHEN YOUR ALL DONE

Thanks. Apparently, it's a 12mm. But, I should also be able to use the exhaust bolt....

http://katriders.com/vb/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=1779530

I'll give it a go tonight if it doesn't rain (thunderstorms are expected, of course)

mine didnt have a stock exhaust anymore

[rockat]

these forks and brakes are tempermental
When I took my 04 a part for wheel bearings I had a brake drag afterwards



I think ????
Remove calipers
Re and re wheel ,torque axle
Bounce front end for slight compression of front shocks ,tighten pinch bolts for axle ( make sure you dont squeeze front brake leaver)
Push pistons back in calipers , reinstall calipers and slow short stroke the front brake leaver until brakes com back
MAKE SURE THE FRONT WHEEL SPINS FREELY WHEN YOUR ALL DONE




mine didnt have a stock exhaust anymore

Thanks for the heads up