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

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  • Опубліковано 18 гру 2024

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  • @z74d-oy2uj
    @z74d-oy2uj 8 місяців тому +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  8 місяців тому

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

  • @FixTechStuff
    @FixTechStuff Рік тому +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.

  • @generaltoast4582
    @generaltoast4582 3 роки тому +38

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

  • @haferman1
    @haferman1 5 місяців тому +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 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @BoovarahanSrinivasan
    @BoovarahanSrinivasan 3 роки тому +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 Рік тому +2

    Thanks a bunch saved me some tinkering time.

  • @RetroGamesCollector
    @RetroGamesCollector Рік тому +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.

  • @francismoore1517
    @francismoore1517 3 роки тому +10

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

  • @scoop1212
    @scoop1212 Рік тому +3

    Thanks! This was most helpful.

  • @johnadams-wp2yb
    @johnadams-wp2yb 2 роки тому +3

    Cheers mate. Finally a solution.

  • @Sl4ughtr-YT
    @Sl4ughtr-YT 2 роки тому +2

    bros a damn lifesaver

  • @nyutron3862
    @nyutron3862 2 роки тому +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 роки тому +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 роки тому +1

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

    • @retrobikestuff760
      @retrobikestuff760  2 роки тому

      @@nyutron3862 no worries 😉

    • @richardrawlings6234
      @richardrawlings6234 Рік тому

      blown pawls

  • @AfzaalWardagHunting
    @AfzaalWardagHunting 2 роки тому +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 роки тому

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

    • @AfzaalWardagHunting
      @AfzaalWardagHunting 2 роки тому +1

      @@retrobikestuff760
      Today I disassembled & its spring is broken

  • @Richard_L_Y
    @Richard_L_Y 2 роки тому +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?

  • @ChrisLinker-dr9vv
    @ChrisLinker-dr9vv 8 місяців тому +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

  • @BrokenPineapple
    @BrokenPineapple 8 місяців тому

    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  8 місяців тому

      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

  • @malykemmanuel5556
    @malykemmanuel5556 3 роки тому +2

    Will this work on a 6 speed freewheel bro?

  • @alpacamale2909
    @alpacamale2909 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @supafeek
    @supafeek 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @joellaya420
    @joellaya420 2 роки тому +2

    good job well done👍🏻

  • @August1333
    @August1333 Рік тому +1

    Very cool

  • @samueldugdale
    @samueldugdale Рік тому +2

    Brilliant thanks

  • @tomkruze2749
    @tomkruze2749 Рік тому +2

    Awesome!

  • @gideonsutton1845
    @gideonsutton1845 Рік тому +2

    thanks mate

  • @sleepingbearffg5008
    @sleepingbearffg5008 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks tool is called a cold Chisel

  • @chabra7073
    @chabra7073 3 роки тому

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

  • @ibrahimambali2658
    @ibrahimambali2658 2 роки тому +1

    Finally the solution. Thx

  • @JamesVirostek-kj9gd
    @JamesVirostek-kj9gd Рік тому

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

  • @lu3674
    @lu3674 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @Tkp650
    @Tkp650 7 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @xlcrff2543
    @xlcrff2543 3 роки тому +2

    Love it

  • @869_kev_bl.f5
    @869_kev_bl.f5 Рік тому +3

    Its not working

  • @jamessimmons1888
    @jamessimmons1888 Рік тому

    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 Рік тому

      @James Simmons Bike shop bro🤘

    • @retrobikestuff760
      @retrobikestuff760  Рік тому

      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

  • @karan_edits1.7
    @karan_edits1.7 3 роки тому +1

    Hi

  • @djlex-nm5lq
    @djlex-nm5lq 3 роки тому +1

    How do i make my bmx a fixie?

    • @retrobikestuff760
      @retrobikestuff760  3 роки тому

      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

  • @1010mero
    @1010mero Рік тому

    I’m enjoying the bike so far ua-cam.com/users/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.

  • @olegolegov4384
    @olegolegov4384 2 роки тому +1

    Спасибо! Брат))

  • @brianallen5574
    @brianallen5574 3 роки тому +20

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

    • @retrobikestuff760
      @retrobikestuff760  3 роки тому +13

      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 Рік тому +2

      I just need the gear ⚙️

  • @hollywoodjoe3259
    @hollywoodjoe3259 2 роки тому

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

    • @retrobikestuff760
      @retrobikestuff760  2 роки тому

      That’s correct as mentioned in the video 🙄

    • @hollywoodjoe3259
      @hollywoodjoe3259 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @retrobikestuff760
      @retrobikestuff760  2 роки тому +2

      @@hollywoodjoe3259 I know bro I’m terrible

    • @hollywoodjoe3259
      @hollywoodjoe3259 2 роки тому +1

      @@retrobikestuff760 no you cool

  • @lovenottheworld5723
    @lovenottheworld5723 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @billmacrae1924
    @billmacrae1924 Рік тому

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

    • @retrobikestuff760
      @retrobikestuff760  Рік тому

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

  • @mthongersanphuru1462
    @mthongersanphuru1462 2 роки тому +1

    Wowwwwwwwwwwwwww

  • @zamilmuharram8046
    @zamilmuharram8046 2 роки тому +1

    halu

  • @seankessens5148
    @seankessens5148 Рік тому +1

    Ghetto way is the best way THUG LIFE NIGGHHA

  • @donkydo5020
    @donkydo5020 Рік тому

    Worst way to do it

  • @johnadams-wp2yb
    @johnadams-wp2yb 2 роки тому +1

    Cheers mate. Finally a solution.