Hi, I got a used gz. Does it use standard or metric tools

[j54]

What is the biggest size wrench/socket you generally need for normal maintenance on this bike. I see the front sprocket uses a huge nut but I can get things like that later when i need them. Are there any specific tools you need for general maintenance that you would not normally get in your average socket/wrench kit like what every you need to remove the front axle.

I am in the market for a new kit, the kit I have now only goes up to 14mm and 5/8 due to the fact that some of it is missing, let a friend borrow some tools and don't think I will ever get them back. It is probably time to buy some new tools any ways. Mine are really old

Thank You
Johnny

[adrianinflorida]

Metric

Sockets/Wrenches: 10,11,12,14,17, 18 (Maybe?) mm, are the sizes you'll encounter, iirc

Hex Bits (Allen wrench): 4 & 6 mm

[j54]

Thank you, what about that big bolt on the front axle

[Water Warrior 2]

You will also need a Philips screw driver. A stubby and regular length would be ideal. You will need a "real" pair of pliers too. You will also have room under the seat for small LED flashlight and a tire pressure guage. The front axle might require a 12 mm Allen wrench.

[adrianinflorida]

Here's what I have in my toolkit
Phillips screwdriver (#3 size)
Slotted Screwdriver
Spark Plug Wrench (Needs Screw Driver from toolkit)
Good Pliers
Wrenches: 10mm, 12mm, 14 mm, 17 mm 19mm (Rear axle)
4mm allen
6mm allen
? mm allen (Front axle, needs verification of size)
Zip Ties
Small Maglite (AA)
Tire Gauge

[j54]

The front axle might require a 12 mm Allen wrench.

I think it is much much bigger than a 12 mm. I have a 10mm Allen bit that fits on my socket wrench, not even close to being big enough

[j54]

Spark Plug Wrench Needs Screw Driver Bit.

??? I have never heard of a spark plug wrench that uses a screwdriver bit



this is a 10mm bit
http://www.postimage.org/gx1Ppcoi.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gx1Ppcoi)

[adrianinflorida]

The plug wrench that comes with the bike uses the screwdriver as a lever to turn. Fixed it in the post.

[j54]

The plug wrench that comes with the bike uses the screwdriver as a lever to turn. Fixed it in the post.


I got you, I was wondering what that was, the tool kit that came with the bike is basically a rear axle wrench, a small screwdriver, the spark plug wrench, 2 small Allan's and a crappy pair of pliers.


This is a 10mm bit in the front axle bolt
http://www.postimage.org/gx1Ppcoi.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gx1Ppcoi)
The correct size for this axle bolt is all i need to know, I don't want to buy any bits i don't need.
Thanks for the rest of the good info

[adrianinflorida]

The plug wrench that comes with the bike uses the screwdriver as a lever to turn. Fixed it in the post.


I got you, I was wondering what that was, the tool kit that came with the bike is basically a rear axle wrench, a small screwdriver, the spark plug wrench, 2 small Allan's and a crappy pair of pliers.


This is a 10mm bit in the front axle bolt
http://www.postimage.org/gx1Ppcoi.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gx1Ppcoi)
The correct size for this axle bolt is all i need to know, I don't want to buy any bits i don't need.
Thanks for the rest of the good info
Damn, that must be an 18 or 20 then

[music man]

I have a 17mm and it is way too big so it must be more around the 12-14 range. That is the only big size i own so you are on your own from here, but a 17mm is WAY too big.

[dannylightning]

Would a 12 or 14 really be that much bigger than a 10mm that hole looks to be about 4x the size of that bit. i can take my standard size socket wrench and stick it in the hole on my bike and that's not big enough.

try this, before you go to buy one take a piece of paper and try and trace the out line of that hole on the paper. when you get to the store you can try to match up the drawing wit the tool. that would probably give you a good reference to witch one is the correct size.

[j54]

try this, before you go to buy one take a piece of paper and try and trace the out line of that hole on the paper. when you get to the store you can try to match up the drawing wit the tool. that would probably give you a good reference to witch one is the correct size.

That actually sounds like a pretty good idea. Even if i halve to buy 2 or 3 of them to get the right size i can return the ones that don't fit. That sounds like it will take away most of the guessing game.

[music man]

Or you could just take a tape measure and measure the size of the opening, that should get you pretty close. And I thought the same thing about the 12-14mm thing..... until I went out there and tried a 17mm, and it was huge in comparision.

[Easy Rider]

Or you could just take a tape measure and measure the size of the opening, that should get you pretty close. And I thought the same thing about the 12-14mm thing..... until I went out there and tried a 17mm, and it was huge in comparision.

Has anyone considered that the size of that "hole" might have changed over the model years ??
That happens sometimes and they don't bother to mention it in the shop manuals.
:??:

[adrianinflorida]

[quote="music man":20jj8ouj]Or you could just take a tape measure and measure the size of the opening, that should get you pretty close. And I thought the same thing about the 12-14mm thing..... until I went out there and tried a 17mm, and it was huge in comparision.

Has anyone considered that the size of that "hole" might have changed over the model years ??
That happens sometimes and they don't bother to mention it in the shop manuals.
:??:[/quote:20jj8ouj]Could be, maybe a few of us with different year bikes can fugure out what we have, for comparison.

[caroledee1]

Thank you, what about that big bolt on the front axle

My 2000 has a 17mm bolt not an allen head.

[burkbuilds]

My 05 takes a 12 mm hex, I just put calipers on to check it.

[j54]

I just bought a 12-14-17 hex set the did not have single ones over 10mm. the 12mm fits perfect



My POS tool kit must have the hex bits labeled wrong. A 10mm hex at the tool store was much bigger that what the claim is a 10mm hex in my tool kit..


12mm takes off your front axle I already got it figured out but thank You burkbuilds for checking I appreciate it

My bike is a 03, I Accidentally put in the wrong year on the profile page

[Easy Rider]

My bike is a 03, I Accidentally put in the wrong year on the profile page

You can fix that, you know ??