Bicycle Mechanics - freewheel remover

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Ol Danl
07-12-08, 06:03 PM
Looking at removing the freewheel on my budget mtn bike. This is a DNP LV-1007. Also says "Yin Co Indexed Freewheel." 7 speed. It looks like a FR-1 might fit, and I have one, but I was wondering if this might be Falcon sized, which is just a little larger. Also, the small cog sticks out past the end of the body---does that complicate removing this thing?

bjkeen
07-12-08, 07:15 PM
The trick is to be carefully persistent about getting the removal tool in, and to use the QR or something to help hold the tool engaged when you wrench at it. Spraying some WD-40 or something around where it's threaded on and tapping it gently a few times with a hammer, then letting it sit for a while has been helpful for me too.

There are other games you can play if you're not interested in saving the old freewheel.
operator
07-12-08, 07:51 PM
The trick is to be carefully persistent about getting the removal tool in, and to use the QR or something to help hold the tool engaged when you wrench at it. Spraying some WD-40 or something around where it's threaded on and tapping it gently a few times with a hammer, then letting it sit for a while has been helpful for me too.

There are other games you can play if you're not interested in saving the old freewheel.

And make double sure that you're using the right tool.

StephenH
07-12-08, 11:11 PM
The simple way to do this is to wheel it into some well-stocked bike shop and ask "What tool fits this doohickey?" If they sell tools, they'll probably be glad to point you to the right one.
Ol Danl
07-13-08, 03:12 PM
I guess taking it to a shop would be the way to go. I've not had any trouble removing Shimano and Sun Tour freewheels, but without knowing for certain I have the right tool, should probably take it to someone else.
bikeman715
07-13-08, 03:22 PM
yes they do use the falon side freewheel remover. parktools does make one the FR-7.
Bikedued
07-13-08, 05:45 PM
Even the right tool is no guarantee, but it definitely helps. I snapped the tangs off a Suntour two prong tool, and was in a time bind so I ground two teeth off my 4 prong. It end with the freewheel still on the wheel, and the modded four prong snapped in two pieces. It's the only freewheel I've run into that I had to cut apart and vice grip off. Unbelievable!,,,,BD