Author Topic: What size socket for front female hubs? (Read 1827 times)

paulb113 · « **on:** March 19, 2015, 08:38 PM »

Just got some new wheels and the socket I usually use for the front is too small and the one I use for the rear is too big. I found a long allen key and managed to tighten up a bit, I run front pegs so couldn't tighten enough
Thanks

insectbones · « **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2015, 09:01 PM »

17mm

oldtired · « **Reply #2 on:** March 21, 2015, 10:39 AM »

looptails

soz P but you're not having that one

paulb113 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 23, 2015, 05:15 PM »

Got a 17mm socket so wheel now sorted

pickle · « **Reply #4 on:** March 23, 2015, 05:42 PM »

For the safety of all involved........step away from the bike a day walk away

Spen69 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 23, 2015, 06:19 PM »

Paul, for future reference if the socket you are using doesn't fit, try another one. Usually try a bigger one works I find. Obviously the opposite applies if the socket you are currently using just spins round, just try a smaller one........

paulb113 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 23, 2015, 06:55 PM »

I only have two sockets!!! The one I used for the front was a long spark plug one. My Dad found me a 17mm one,most of his sockets are in old school sizes. Never had female hubs before.