Kuwahara Crank arm removal ?

[dali1020]

Hi guys, Ive just got a kuwahara laser lite with a 3 bit crank (think it`s a Sugino 400 Crank?)  and i`ve been trying to remove the arms taken the caps out and there`s a bolt says sugino 15 on it but i can not get a socket to fit in the hole, do i need a special tool to undo it. cheers

[Voodoocars]

You will need a thin wall socket to fit in the hole.

[QUADROPHENIA]

dont fook about, just takw it to a bike shop

[Voodoocars]

'takw' - are you still drunk Pete?

[QUADROPHENIA]

my eyes were still puffy

[dali1020]

Thin wall socket here i come!

[rhino_mac]

Before you beat it off with a knackered socket and lump hammer (or better still, use some mole grips!), just bear in mind that crank is worth £400+ in mint condition.

[mark 2]

Crank removal tool , £5ish on ebay. After years of struggling and damaging cranks trying a variety of inventive methods I bought the correct tool and the satisfaction and ease of using it for the first time was overwhelming. I cried buckets and had a big piss.

[oldschoolfool]

Crank removal tool , £5ish on ebay. After years of struggling and damaging cranks trying a variety of inventive methods I bought the correct tool and the satisfaction and ease of using it for the first time was overwhelming. I cried buckets and had a big piss.

that last bit was funny as fuk :LolLolLolLol:especially with ronnie looking down

[dali1020]

So i now have the 2 nuts and washers off, "but the arms seem stuck" what is the best way to get them loose (i take it arms just push on ) cheers guys

[Dark Diggler]

See Mark J's post about a crank removal tool, or you can ride till they loosen, though this method usually results in the the arm falling off and getting scuffed so best to use the tool

[neiljonarcus]

always get the right tools for the job  """"""""""""through hammers and mole grips in the bin """""""""

[dali1020]

Went to a local bike shop "he took the arms off for me" very helpful ,now to start cleaning her up !