Modern Vespa : 530 wheel studs

530 wheel studs

OP Widge UTC details Enthusiast Piaggio 530HPE Joined: UTC Posts: 94 Location: Oxfordshire, UK.
OP Widge Enthusiast Piaggio 530HPE Joined: UTC Posts: 94 Location: Oxfordshire, UK.	UTC quote The wheel studs on the front wheels of my 530 are Torx T40 with an internal thread so a socket won't fit. I have a T40 bit however I can't work out how to mount this on something to get enough force to undo the studs. Any suggestions gratefully received, ideally I would like something that I can carry on the bike so that I can get the wheel off in the event of a puncture. Thanks guys.

jimc UTC details Moderaptor The Hornet (GT200, aka Love Bug) and 'Dimples' - a GTS 300 Joined: UTC Posts: 44849 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA
jimc Moderaptor The Hornet (GT200, aka Love Bug) and 'Dimples' - a GTS 300 Joined: UTC Posts: 44849 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA	UTC quote I use a 1/4" drive to hex socket adapter - it's quite common to have one of these included in 1/4" drive socket sets. Or just bite the bullet and spend £8 at Halfords: https://www.halfords.com/tools/hand-tools/sockets-and-accessories/halfords-advanced-star-bit-tx40-3%2F8in-socket-167940.html

OP Widge UTC details Enthusiast Piaggio 530HPE Joined: UTC Posts: 94 Location: Oxfordshire, UK.
OP Widge Enthusiast Piaggio 530HPE Joined: UTC Posts: 94 Location: Oxfordshire, UK.	UTC quote Thanks, good idea.

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