dandabs Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 On my GG 2009 280 there is a 8mm allen bolt on the left side (same size as the rear axle). I have tried like hell to loosen this thing to no avail. On the other side is a recessed large opening. Am I missing something? Should I be able to just loosen the 8mm allen bolt and remove the front wheel? Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thats_a_five Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 I don't know your bike exactly but most forks have some sort of pinch bolt, or nuts, that squeezes on the head of the axle. You have to loosen them first to be able to loosen the axle itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly1 Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 I don't know your bike exactly but most forks have some sort of pinch bolt, or nuts, that squeezes on the head of the axle. You have to loosen them first to be able to loosen the axle itself. as he said also dont over tighten it when you refit just nip it up then tighten up the pinch bolts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandabs Posted June 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Thanks guys. I got the allen bolt loose finally (put some WD-40 on it and let it sit overnight) I'll loosen the pinch bolts and proceed. Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thats_a_five Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 If you don't want to have that problem again, put some anti-seize paste on the threads before reassembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandabs Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Thanks Five- Noted and will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandabs Posted June 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Got the wheel off no problem, thanks for the help. This forum has saved me big time in figuring out this bike-Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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