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Posted by chief
 - February 11, 2015, 08:46:14 AM

Try a military tank supply store... it should have those 254mm/10 inch spanners.

Posted by chief
 - February 11, 2015, 08:37:08 AM

Well if you want metric you buy an adjustable SPANNER... if you want SAE, you buy an adjustable WRENCH... :o

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - February 10, 2015, 22:20:31 PM

  ok stupid question.........Crescent wrench........what is the difference between  metric and standard...........it opens and closes so it should close on any size?

Posted by greenbarn
 - February 10, 2015, 21:44:08 PM

You should cut it off in the middle... That way you'll still have both ends :)

Posted by JagLite
 - February 10, 2015, 14:23:06 PM

Blast!
I can only source a 320mm モンキーレンチ
Maybe if I cut the end off it will fit...
Does it matter which end I wonder?

Posted by greenbarn
 - February 10, 2015, 11:22:48 AM
Quote from: JagLite on February 10, 2015, 10:00:39 AM

Crescent wrench? Do they make a metric version?  ;)

According to Google, you want a  モンキーレンチ (Monkīrenchi)    ;D   If you can find one,  It should fit the metric nuts better...  :o

So, I guess that means you need a 254 mm  モンキーレンチ, to be exact....

Posted by Troll
 - February 10, 2015, 11:11:08 AM

254 mm

Posted by JagLite
 - February 10, 2015, 10:00:39 AM

Thanks Troll and Bucko, I will be prepared.
I was aware of the fender removal so no surprise there.
I have a Honda VTX1800 so I am used to the lifting challenge.
Crescent wrench? Do they make a metric version?  ;)

Posted by Bucko
 - February 10, 2015, 01:05:23 AM

You'll need to figure out a way to get the rear wheel (or front wheel) off the ground first.

Somebody used to make a easily removable centre stand for the Vulcans, not sure if they're still available or not.

Posted by Troll
 - February 09, 2015, 15:01:38 PM

Ok, so you know. To remove the rear wheel, you have to remove the rear fender...and to do that, you must remove the muffler assy, to gain access to the bolts holding the fender strut on the right side. Not a big deal, but it could take you by surprise...so here's a link to a page on Gadget's forum that will guide you through the rear wheel process: http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/rearwheelremoval.html.   Take a 10" crescent wrench and a 17 mm 6 point 1/2" drive socket and ratchet with you for the axle removal. The front is easy...You will need an 8 mm long handle Allan wrench for the pinch bolt, that same 10" crescent wrench, and the 12 mm socket set Stan mentions to remove the front wheel. You will also need a #2 phillips screwdriver to take out some screws folding covers....

Posted by JagLite
 - February 08, 2015, 22:44:38 PM

I have only seen pictures of the bike but it looks stock to me:

Posted by Troll
 - February 08, 2015, 15:52:29 PM

I'll answer this question with a question: Do you have a stock exhaust?

Posted by JagLite
 - February 08, 2015, 15:43:10 PM

I am gathering stuff for my fly & ride trip in June and among many projects will be replacing the tires & tubes.
I am putting together a tool kit...
What size wrench(es) do I need for the nuts on the front & rear axles?
(yes I have the standard 8-17mm wrenches & sockets)

Thanks!

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