BGM PRO tool for removing the front wheel axle on Vespa Wideframe/Largeframe (up to approx. 1979)

The tool is suitable for all models on whose swingarm the shock absorber and spring are still arranged separately. Here, the wheel axle sits firmly in two ball bearings. The BGM PRO tool is perfect for gentle disassembly of the wheel axle, swingarm and bearings.

Here as a supplement to our BGM8819N multitool (BGM8819NS jacking screw required without multitool). Alternatively available as a set: BGM7660KTL

It is screwed into the thread of the cover cap. Depending on the year of manufacture, this is a fine thread (models up to 1964, M30x1.0mm) or the more stable M30x1.5mm from 1964 onwards. The wheel axle is then pressed out of the bearing using the central mandrel. The mandrel has a pressed-in ball at the end to protect the threaded end of the wheel axle.

TIPS:
Encapsulated bearing
If you want to improve the front bearing of the wheel axle, use an encapsulated front wheel bearing with increased bearing clearance (6203 C3 2RS). The encapsulated bearing (with lifetime grease filling) makes it possible to dispense with the felt ring or shaft seal, thus reducing unnecessary friction. The encapsulation also prevents dirt from penetrating the bearing.

Increased bearing clearance
The increased bearing clearance of the C3 bearing compensates for the often distorted wheel axle. Due to component tolerances, the ideal dimension between the two wheel axle bearings can never be 100% achieved. With standard bearings, the axle is often distorted and turns with difficulty. With the C3 bearing, the wheel axle runs wonderfully smoothly and without any noticeable resistance. The bearings also last significantly longer.

Speedometer drive washer
When mounting the wheel axle, always ensure that the small washer is present on the worm thread for the speedometer drive. Otherwise, the bearings will become extremely tense and the wheel axle will no longer turn.