Allen wrench size

[moparkid]

So my shed got broken into last night.....again....Fortunately the chain on the door and small windows kept the thieves from walking away with anything larger than a box. But that box happened to be my bike/car tool box that had just the amount of tools needed to work on the scoot. Most of the sockets and wrenches stolen were extras so I am able to work on the scoot. The one item I didnt have a duplicate for was the large allen wrench needed to remove the front wheel/tire assembly. Like most of us I have more allen wrenches that I will NEVER use and do not want to go out and buy a whole set for just one. Anyone here know what mm size the allen wrench needed? Thanks!

Russell

[Charlie P]

Russell:

I just checked my Xciting 500 and it's an 8mm on it.  Don't know if it's the same on the Downtown but I'd bet it is.

Charlie

[moparkid]

Hey Charlie! Enjoyed meeting you and checking out your bike. I haven't forgotten about you or the X-500. I'd say it would be an automatic "GO" at this point but my better half and I are worried about a tax bill moving through Congress so we are in lockdown mode as far as "bing" spending....meaning if we have it already, do not need it, we don't buy it. But I look at Craigslist every morning to be sure it's still there! I am hoping (no offense) that no one buys it before I have a chance to grab it. I believe you're right about the 8mm nut....it should be the same size as the one on your bike. Thank you for the heads up. I hope to see you again soon and take that 500 off your hands.

Russell

[Charlie P]

Hope the tax thing works out for you AND me!  Good luck,

Charlie

[de dee]

  alan key for the axel  5/16 "   12 mm.  take your pick,  for the axel tighteners # 5 MM.

[ole two wheels]

Hey Moparkid. I hate to hear about your lose. That's terrible. Maybe you need to consider putting a big ole ugly, hungry dog in your shed.

[moparkid]

Thanks ole two wheels. These things happen in the real world we live in. Since it is more just a shed for yard tools and junk the need for a mean dog might be overkill. But good suggestion.