How To Remove A BMX 1 Piece Crank, Bearings, and Cups | Step by Step

This video will show you how I remove a one piece crank, completely. If you are switching over to a 2 piece or 3 piece crank, make sure you get the right size American bottom bracket to fit your spindle size.
If you need to purchase spanner wrenches for the crank, I recommend-
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If you are switching to a 3 piece, you will need a bottom bracket like this in your spindle size- (usually 19mm, 22mm, or 24mm)- amzn.to/3bBfWC1
If you want to know more about installing a 3 piece crank, check out these video:
Installing a BMX Bottom Bracket With a Bench Vise- • Installing a BMX Mid B...
Installing a BMX 2-Piece Crank- • Installing BSD Substan...
Installing a BMX 3-Piece Crank- • Removing and Installin...
My next video will be on the complete installation of a 1 piece crank
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[@alanlhz2118]

Man you dont know how much you helped me, ive been searching for how to remove this kind of crank for 2 whole days, THANK YOU

[@thebasementbikeshop2336]

You're Welcome! Glad I could help

[@briangurnett]

Same! You helped me a ton, dude.

[@JR-yr8xm]

thumbs up for showing a gt dyno compe

[@nomoniker7917]

Perfectly explained video...thats more rare on UA-cam than you think.
THANK YOU!

[@DryBowser4523]

Thank You So Much! Going To Switch To 3 Piece Cranks With A Smaller Front Cog :)

[@mountain5930]

Hey, just wondering. I have a 20” frame what 3 peice cranks and BB would you recommend?

[@graemepalmer6991]

Great video, very helpful. Thanks.

[@boydluapula2156]

very good video exactly what I was looking for

[@danvanhoose6783]

My old huffy savannah needs this done for bearing service.thanks

[@hunterkennedy7915]

So helpful i was turning it the other way

[@JohnDoe-nf2ok]

Best concise video on the topic.

[@fransuke12]

Question.
What size of crank bearing you used?

[@TheBBCking]

This video was very helpful and well explained

[@byronoreilly2385]

Thank you lifesaver😂

[@thebasementbikeshop2336]

You're Welcome! Glad I could help

[@gregharper5920]

Thanks, man. Great instructions!

[@smetanka1996]

Thank you!

[@johnnyskuja]

thanks. very clear

[@Bdamazyn]

Dude! You saved me😁👍

[@Altie8]

thanks

[@chum-chum2701]

Thank you

[@georgemilne5562]

Grateful for you

[@huntersemple7760]

THANK YOU

[@ZombieJuicer17]

I'm trying to find what to do if the cups are stuck? Which is where I find myself... the one thing holding up my restoration.

[@Nofear9066]

? i have a 25 tooth crank one piece can i put a 32 tooth crank on it without replacing bearings can i use the old ones?

[@justinleekeirulf7483]

Very helpful

[@roncooke2188]

thanks great video interesting

[@LawnDad]

Great video!

[@Trypno]

I have been wondering how the hell to remove the crank on my electra rat rod since I got it, all I could ever find were talks about square tapers and three piece cranks, and didn’t know I had a bmx style bracket

[@peterrathbone179]

Great informative video 👍👍

[@lazybear4]

Thankyou soo much ❤

[@vanrippon6043]

Do u have to take out those inner circles with the hammer and metal rod even if u are not changing the crank and just changing the sprocket ?

[@joeylamp_holder2013]

Are crank sizes universal across all bmxs, for install?

[@blvck______]

Nooo all different

[@diecastgoblin]

Why would the bearing hold the sprocket in? It normally falls out if it's a bearing like this one most time.

[@AuroraColoradoUSA]

You just tap out the cups. That's what I needed to know.
Need to install a square-taper bottom bracket adapter.

[@thebasementbikeshop2336]

Yes sir

[@dman4249]

Now that I got this out, any 3 piece recommendations that are ACTUALLY in stock?

[@TherealGM4NN]

What tool too use for that race nut

[@lannlann]

It was a 19mm-51mm hook wrench. The smallest wrench. You can see the size on the wrench handle

[@crown6468]

Can I replace unsealed bearings with sealed ones?
I have a one piece crank

[@zanderbalbin8491]

1:32 what tools is thos and what size i need help

[@barelyworks]

I got mine off using an adjustable wrench, my question is what is that tool he uses to take that weird bolt off the sprocket...

[@mrdubachery]

What if the cups have been in there since the factory in 97? They definitely aren't moving at all for me. Thanks!

[@thebasementbikeshop2336]

I would spray a little pb blaster in the areas. Let it soak in for a couple hours. Spray it again. Let it soak again. Then Try it. I hope this helps.

[@mrdubachery]

@@thebasementbikeshop2336 Much appreciated. Is that a 97 VFR? I've got the same bike :)

[@brookeowenby8388]

Where did you purchase your spanner wrench?

[@lannlann]

It was a 19mm-51mm hook wrench. The smallest wrench. You can see the size on the wrench handle

[@lannlann]

Search eBay

[@BMXLIFE1988]

What size is the jam nut?!very irritating how you left that detail out otherwise great video

[@thebasementbikeshop2336]

Sorry about that. This outter jam nut is a 32mm but not all of them are the same size. I hope that helps

[@fkw.cheetah9429]

What did you take the jamnut out with

[@tylerthebeast]

I want to know too

[@dogedrip4215]

Can I just remove the chain instead of loosen the chain ?

[@thebasementbikeshop2336]

Yes

[@ll_oppz_ll3411]

What can we use if we don’t have the right tools?

[@thebasementbikeshop2336]

Thinking about this question gives me flashbacks of cutting my knuckles open on the sprocket as i tried to get my crank and sprocket off with a flat head screwdriver and a hammer. I've done it but i don't have good luck without the right spanner wrenches.

[@djdlo]

Great video. What size c wrench is that?

[@lannlann]

It was a 19mm-51mm hook wrench. The smallest wrench. You can see the size on the wrench handle

[@kitb4sh]

Hang on mine has another nut connected to the bit after the first nut ? What

[@tonelar415]

what size wrench - outer jam nut?

[@thebasementbikeshop2336]

This one is 32mm but not all of them are. Hope that helps

[@laluna5192]

you in NJ?

[@thebasementbikeshop2336]

No sorry. Wisconsin.

[@declancollier5514]

Hi where can I buy that spammer to remove the sprocket

[@thebasementbikeshop2336]

I bought my spanner wrench off amazon

[@jonathan-jo6pn]

@@thebasementbikeshop2336 what was the size of the flat wrench for the locknut?

[@troymouer6037]

BruhMomentum Id like to know the same thing.

[@b.e.2754]

I got the crank and shit out but I been pounding on the fucking 2 last couplings for 3 hours. I'm fucking drunk i dont got time for this.

[@loou26]

Thank you Sir. I am rebuilding a 91 Haro and have never taken apart a bike, a few of your videos helped me complete the task!

[@BigSkyBiking]

Thank you so much

[@Khanage911]

Thanks