Bmx freewheel removal (the ghetto way!) no special tools needed!

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  • Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
  • hi everyone, in this video I show you how to remove a Bmx free wheel without the proper tool.
    easy to do with 2 common workshop tools

Комментарии • 88

  • @generaltoast4582
    @generaltoast4582 2 года назад +36

    Thank you so much me and my friends have been trying to figure out how to do this for 3 years

  • @z74d-oy2uj
    @z74d-oy2uj 5 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for the video! I never had proper tools or money as a kid - thus I developed all kind of ghetto cowboy ways of fixing things - there's so much stuff one can do with pliers and hammer. :)

    • @retrobikestuff760
      @retrobikestuff760  5 месяцев назад

      Your welcome bud, my childhood was exactly the same 😂😂

  • @FixTechStuff
    @FixTechStuff Год назад +3

    Excellent video, gave me the info I needed to get it done! I used to often do these 30 years ago, but had trouble with my kids bike, the thing was hell tight. It didn’t have the slots, tried bashing it and in the end I cut it with the grinder, disassembled the ratchet and used a pipe wrench to get it off.

  • @haferman1
    @haferman1 2 месяца назад +3

    Good video, this will work. Just offering info, if you do want a "special tool" for this 2-notch, it is a Sun Tour 2-notch, sold by Park as FR-2. I use it when I want to re-use the freewheel with no damage.

  • @robbietummel7086
    @robbietummel7086 Год назад +3

    never knew how to remove. thanks man. dont need a bike shop now

  • @BoovarahanSrinivasan
    @BoovarahanSrinivasan 2 года назад +8

    Nice one. I am going to convert my cycle into electric which needs change of axle and this video will be helpful in removing the free wheel..
    Thanks.

  • @ohsam5954
    @ohsam5954 Год назад +2

    Thanks a bunch saved me some tinkering time.

  • @scoop1212
    @scoop1212 Год назад +3

    Thanks! This was most helpful.

  • @johnadams-wp2yb
    @johnadams-wp2yb 2 года назад +3

    Cheers mate. Finally a solution.

  • @Sl4ughtr-YT
    @Sl4ughtr-YT Год назад +2

    bros a damn lifesaver

  • @francismoore1517
    @francismoore1517 2 года назад +10

    Great video, tried 2 different bike shops and they couldn’t help, done what you done and got it off 👍

  • @RetroGamesCollector
    @RetroGamesCollector Год назад +1

    Awesome, got a few BMXs that I'm restoring so this info will come in useful. Couldn't help but notice the accent, I'm from Stourbridge.

  • @samueldugdale
    @samueldugdale Год назад +2

    Brilliant thanks

  • @tomkruze2749
    @tomkruze2749 Год назад +2

    Awesome!

  • @joellaya420
    @joellaya420 2 года назад +2

    good job well done👍🏻

  • @BrokenPineapple
    @BrokenPineapple 4 месяца назад

    If you do it this way. You want to use a punch that is made from softer metal, like brass, so you minimize the damage to the gear.

    • @retrobikestuff760
      @retrobikestuff760  4 месяца назад

      The video is about removing the gear, not preserving it , once that gear is off it is replaced so damaging it does not matter as long as it comes off.
      You have missed the point of the video

  • @August1333
    @August1333 Год назад +1

    Very cool

  • @Richard_L_Y
    @Richard_L_Y 2 года назад +3

    Fair play for perseverance; surprised you ever got it off with that first chisel and butchery; did you spray it with penetrating spray and leave it overnight first?

  • @gideonsutton1845
    @gideonsutton1845 Год назад +2

    thanks mate

  • @ibrahimambali2658
    @ibrahimambali2658 2 года назад +1

    Finally the solution. Thx

  • @ChrisLinker-dr9vv
    @ChrisLinker-dr9vv 5 месяцев назад +1

    Mine was really stuck on so I took one little ring off then took it apart then I used a pipe wrench for the last part

  • @xlcrff2543
    @xlcrff2543 2 года назад +2

    Love it

  • @alpacamale2909
    @alpacamale2909 3 года назад +2

    This is a great video I was about to buy one of those tools for free wheel removal and tightening

  • @Tkp650
    @Tkp650 4 месяца назад

    Thank you

  • @JamesVirostek-kj9gd
    @JamesVirostek-kj9gd 10 месяцев назад

    A little heat from a torch might get it to come loose faster

  • @olegolegov4384
    @olegolegov4384 2 года назад +1

    Спасибо! Брат))

  • @nyutron3862
    @nyutron3862 2 года назад +2

    Hey man - thanks for the tip - - - i got one issue though - when i pedal it slips....then it pedals again....and slips - any idea what that could be? i remove the back wheel and it seems its at the cog , when i spin it , it spins both ways..... what could be the problem? any help would be appreciated. Thank you

    • @retrobikestuff760
      @retrobikestuff760  2 года назад +3

      Hey mate. Your clutches in the freewheel have gone, could be sticking however more then likely it will need replacing, cheap replacements on eBay 👍

    • @nyutron3862
      @nyutron3862 2 года назад +1

      @@retrobikestuff760 Thanks alot bra, i got a spare laying here, ill replace and see how it goes - appreciate your reply

    • @retrobikestuff760
      @retrobikestuff760  2 года назад

      @@nyutron3862 no worries 😉

    • @richardrawlings6234
      @richardrawlings6234 Год назад

      blown pawls

  • @lu3674
    @lu3674 3 года назад +2

    you should try service this freewheel it'll make for a good video

  • @AfzaalWardag
    @AfzaalWardag 2 года назад +1

    Hi
    My kid cycle which has coaster break
    Free wheel slips pedal moves freely on bothways
    What could be possible fix ?

    • @retrobikestuff760
      @retrobikestuff760  2 года назад

      Freewheel clutches sticking or worn
      Replace freewheel for what that cost 👍

    • @AfzaalWardag
      @AfzaalWardag 2 года назад +1

      @@retrobikestuff760
      Today I disassembled & its spring is broken

  • @869_kev_bl.f5
    @869_kev_bl.f5 Год назад +2

    Its not working

  • @sleepingbearffg5008
    @sleepingbearffg5008 2 года назад +2

    Thanks tool is called a cold Chisel

  • @supafeek
    @supafeek 3 года назад +1

    I have the same rim and sprocket. What kind of sprocket did you replace it with?

  • @brianallen5574
    @brianallen5574 3 года назад +20

    Lol now it’s destroyed from not having the correct tools

    • @retrobikestuff760
      @retrobikestuff760  3 года назад +12

      It was fine pal no issues lol, if you have the tool then fair enough however some people want to do it the cheaper more risky way

    • @felixstudio1724
      @felixstudio1724 Год назад +2

      I just need the gear ⚙️

  • @mthongersanphuru1462
    @mthongersanphuru1462 2 года назад +1

    Wowwwwwwwwwwwwww

  • @malykemmanuel5556
    @malykemmanuel5556 3 года назад +2

    Will this work on a 6 speed freewheel bro?

  • @karan_edits1.7
    @karan_edits1.7 3 года назад +1

    Hi

  • @1010mero
    @1010mero Год назад

    I’m enjoying the bike so far ruclips.net/user/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA My only real complaints are the brakes and the pedals. I feel like a bike designed for bigger people should have much larger pedals and more heavy duty brakes. I’ve only gotten two really good rides out of it, minimal downhill action, and the brakes feel like they’re already going out. A larger person has more momentum, so I think this wasn’t thought through very well. Also, I wear size 13-14 wide shoes. My feet cramp up on these pedals that are clearly made for smaller feet. Since I’m not a pro rider (and I don’t think many are who purchase this bike) I don’t think that the straps on the pedal are necessary at all. None of this takes away from the enjoyment I get from riding, however. I’ll just head to a bike shop to improve on a few things.

  • @chabra7073
    @chabra7073 2 года назад

    But can i reuse it?, and transfer it to a new hub?

    • @retrobikestuff760
      @retrobikestuff760  2 года назад

      Yes

    • @nzo_6543
      @nzo_6543 2 года назад

      As long as it's a freewheel type hub and not a cassette type hub

  • @jamessimmons1888
    @jamessimmons1888 Год назад

    I tried to use this method to remove my sprocket, but only managed to cut the tabs. Where can I get the proper wrench to remove the sprocket?

    • @Leo-vi7ne
      @Leo-vi7ne Год назад

      @James Simmons Bike shop bro🤘

    • @retrobikestuff760
      @retrobikestuff760  Год назад

      Depends, some don’t have a specific tool like the one in my video, the tool has 4 square sides that slot into the freewheel

  • @lovenottheworld5723
    @lovenottheworld5723 2 года назад +1

    You're being too gentle I think. Just give it a few good whacks.

  • @hollywoodjoe3259
    @hollywoodjoe3259 2 года назад

    That method works but it tears up up the old freewheel.don’t do the same with new installation.

    • @retrobikestuff760
      @retrobikestuff760  2 года назад

      That’s correct as mentioned in the video 🙄

    • @hollywoodjoe3259
      @hollywoodjoe3259 2 года назад +1

      @@retrobikestuff760 your video had sound issues so I didn’t catch that🙄🙄

    • @retrobikestuff760
      @retrobikestuff760  2 года назад +2

      @@hollywoodjoe3259 I know bro I’m terrible

    • @hollywoodjoe3259
      @hollywoodjoe3259 2 года назад +1

      @@retrobikestuff760 no you cool

  • @djlex-nm5lq
    @djlex-nm5lq 2 года назад +1

    How do i make my bmx a fixie?

    • @retrobikestuff760
      @retrobikestuff760  2 года назад

      Hi, you would need to change from freewheel to a fixed sprocket, or get a flip flop hub with a sprocket on one side and a freewheel on the other so you can switch the wheel around for easy options

  • @billmacrae1924
    @billmacrae1924 11 месяцев назад

    You have spent hundreds on your BMX bike. Why can you not spend a few to buy the proper tool?

    • @retrobikestuff760
      @retrobikestuff760  11 месяцев назад

      More people don’t have the ‘proper tool’ then do, just the way it is

  • @zamilmuharram8046
    @zamilmuharram8046 2 года назад +1

    halu

  • @seankessens5148
    @seankessens5148 Год назад +1

    Ghetto way is the best way THUG LIFE NIGGHHA

  • @donkydo5020
    @donkydo5020 Год назад

    Worst way to do it

    • @retrobikestuff760
      @retrobikestuff760  Год назад +1

      Why are you here then if your such an expert, you idiot

  • @johnadams-wp2yb
    @johnadams-wp2yb 2 года назад +1

    Cheers mate. Finally a solution.