Front tire removal question

[manowarwi]

I remember this information was on the old post, but I have a new tire coming in tomorrow and need a quick answer:

To remove the front wheel, do I need two 22mm axle tools or just one?  My thoughts were leaving the pinch bolts tight on the nut side and then only loosening the bolt side and pulling the axle out that way.  I already have 1 axle tool from my old bike and I suppose I could try this myself, but I figured I'd ask for a quick answer before getting frustrated and having my front axle half-out and unable to get back in!

[tthompsr]

I only use one in the same way you described.

[VirginiaJim]

From what I remember it's loosen the pinch bolts (rt side) and use the tool on the right side of the front wheel.  You want to leave the pinch bolts on the left side tight until you re-install the wheel.   The axle removes from the right side.

[BudCallaghan]

To remove the front wheel, leave the left side tight.  Loosen right side pinch bolts and then remove the axle. 

[Tactical_Mik]

my 13/16 spark plug socket fits perfectly for the axle.  Thought I'd throw that out there since we are currently starting fresh.

[manowarwi]

My PR3 front finally came in so I followed the advice here and everything went smoothly.  Thanks everyone!

Just to outline clearly what needed to be done (after getting your front wheel in the air of course):

1. Remove the two front bolts that hold the front wheel fender which allows it to tip back far enough to roll the wheel out.
2. Remove both calipers - 2 bolts a caliper (I hung them from bungee cords just to reduce stress on the brake lines)
3. Loosen the right pinch bolts only
4. Remove the axle from the right side, leaving the left side untouched (I already had a 22mm axle driver so I didn't need to try any of the spark plug tricks)

Reverse steps to reinstall! 

I couldn't find the exact torque settings, but on a similar bike setup I found these torque setting which I used:
Caliper bolts: 25ft/pounds
Axle: 65ft/pounds
Pinch bolts: 20 ft/pounds
If someone has the exact Kawi torque settings, please post them.

[rayn]

These values are from the service manual.

Caliper bolts - 25 ft. lbs.

Axle bolt - 94 ft. lbs.

Pinch bolts - 15 ft. lbs.

[manowarwi]

Thanks!  I guess I better tighten up that front axle a bit!

[stevewfl]

My PR3 front finally came in so I followed the advice here and everything went smoothly.  Thanks everyone!

Just to outline clearly what needed to be done (after getting your front wheel in the air of course):

1. Remove the two front bolts that hold the front wheel fender which allows it to tip back far enough to roll the wheel out.
2. Remove both calipers - 2 bolts a caliper (I hung them from bungee cords just to reduce stress on the brake lines)
3. Loosen the right pinch bolts only
4. Remove the axle from the right side, leaving the left side untouched (I already had a 22mm axle driver so I didn't need to try any of the spark plug tricks)

Reverse steps to reinstall! 

I couldn't find the exact torque settings, but on a similar bike setup I found these torque setting which I used:
Caliper bolts: 25ft/pounds
Axle: 65ft/pounds
Pinch bolts: 20 ft/pounds
If someone has the exact Kawi torque settings, please post them.