Help removing stuck freewheel
06-30-14, 10:30 PM
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Help removing stuck freewheel
I'm trying to remove the 6 speed frewheel off my wheel. I actually removed it last week because I got a new one but it ended up being the wrong part and I put the old one back on . I haven't even rode the bike so I don't understand why it's so hard to get off now. Been at it for 40 minutes with wrench, FR 1.2 and chain whip. I tried spraying some wd-40. don't have a vice at home
06-30-14, 10:34 PM
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Freewheels don't need a chainwhip to aid the removal. Only a freewheel tool and a long and sturdy lever (vice) is needed. Are you sure you're doing this the right way? your question begs my question. Andy.
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1) remove wheel from bike
2) insert FR-1.2 tool in freewheel
3) put big adjustable wrench or socket on FR-1.2
4) put BFP (big, frickn' pipe) over big adjustable wrench.
5) hold on to wheel, by hand, while upright and unscrew counterclockwise...
IME, can be a very satisfying experience.
2) insert FR-1.2 tool in freewheel
3) put big adjustable wrench or socket on FR-1.2
4) put BFP (big, frickn' pipe) over big adjustable wrench.
5) hold on to wheel, by hand, while upright and unscrew counterclockwise...
IME, can be a very satisfying experience.
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Originally Posted by Andrew R Stewart
Freewheels don't need a chainwhip to aid the removal. Only a freewheel tool and a long and sturdy lever (vice) is needed. Are you sure you're doing this the right way? your question begs my question. Andy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJCKm6DG-NQ
I did it before
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As Andy said above the chainwhip plays NO PART in removing the freewheel. Put in your Park Tool FR1.2 and a socket that fits over the FR1.2. Use a long breaker bar and hold the wheel steady while unscrewing (LEFTY LOOSY) it. It should come out very easily.
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i think the video shows the removal of a cassette not a freewheel.
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Originally Posted by rms13
Don't have access to a vice. I'm using this method:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJCKm6DG-NQ
I did it before
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJCKm6DG-NQ
I did it before
He was removing Cassette and NOT freewheel!!! BIG DIFFERENCE and why the chainwhip!!!
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Originally Posted by rms13
Thanks. I feel like an idiot
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It also helps if you use the skewer or axel nut secure the freewheel tool fairly snuggly to the freewheel then put a big wrench on it turn most will pop come off fairly easy with 70-80 lbs tork.
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Originally Posted by U5512
As Andy said above the chainwhip plays NO PART in removing the freewheel.
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07-01-14, 10:01 AM
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And for the love of God and all that is Holy, DO NOT put the wheel between your legs.
No good can come of this.
No good can come of this.
07-01-14, 11:01 AM
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I'm not even going to mention the other freak thing that went wrong last night. Turned a 20 minute job into 2 hours bit everything is working now
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Originally Posted by zukahn1
It also helps if you use the skewer or axel nut secure the freewheel tool fairly snuggly to the freewheel then put a big wrench on it turn most will pop come off fairly easy with 70-80 lbs tork.
Buy a quality bench vice and bolt it down somewhere. It's a needed investment.
