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Gyeswho 11-25-07 05:01 PM

Dura Ace AX/EX HS Tools
 
Does anyone know who still has the tools for the headset online? I don't know of any trick on how to get it off, but if you do please tell. Also, if you have the tools yourself but don't use them anymore, would you send me a PM? Thanks

dvs cycles 11-25-07 06:11 PM

I actually have a pair of these that I bought back in '86 for my wifes univega that had 600 on it.
If you weren't on the wrong coast I'd let you use them. Don't think I want to part with them just for the oddity of having them.

Dr.Deltron 11-25-07 06:18 PM

IIRC a standard 32mm headset wrench will work.

cinco 11-25-07 06:26 PM

I've never even seen one of those wrenches; ebay is probably your best bet. I've long thought of making one myself or even welding some appropriately shaped bumps on an old crescent wrench on the off chance I ever pick one of those headsets up.

Old Fat Guy 11-25-07 06:59 PM

I think Dr Deltron is correct, but you could always make some appropriately shaped blocks out of hard maple or whatever is common where you are, and then use the big honkin' crescent wrench on it.

cuda2k 11-25-07 07:22 PM

can't help much other than to say one of shimano's tools was model number XB-420. I have one listed on Velobase, but looks like the image was lifted from one of the catalogs I have. Ebay is probably the best chance you've got for the 'proper' tool.

WNG 11-25-07 07:33 PM

A craftsman strap wrench on the adjustable cup, and a larger Vise-Grip with two wood shims for the lockring.

Old Fat Guy 11-25-07 07:42 PM


Originally Posted by WNG (Post 5690979)
A craftsman strap wrench on the adjustable cup, and a larger Vise-Grip with two wood shims for the lockring.

Great idea!

coelcanth 11-25-07 09:36 PM

as mentioned, a standard headset wrench carefully wielded will work, but it would be easy to damage the soft aluminum..

the tools have not been made for a long time and nobody still carries them

i'm in new york and i have one of the shimano wrenches you could borrow if you felt like bringing your bike over here

dvs cycles 11-26-07 08:57 AM

If you just want it off and don't care about reusing it just get out the trusty pipewrenchs.


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