I've never had tire last more than 3-4 years on any vehicle. Waiting 10yrs to change a motorcycle tire seems like a LONG time to wait.

 

I got a new front tire, rim protectors, tire irons, a motorcycle jack, motion pro valve core remover. I guess I still need a hex bit? the 2020 service manual doesn't show what tool to use.

 

If you don't want to spend a bunch on an allen socket, you can make a tool like I did. This is a bolt and 2 nuts. Thread the nuts onto the bolt and tighten them into each other (I also welded them). This one is 19mm hex, same as a 3/4", and fits the front axle on my Heritage perfectly. Then just use a socket/ratchet on it to get the axle out.

 

I definitely will try that!

 

I tried this but it seems that i needed two opposite threaded nuts, or what i see here a lug nut and a regular nut?

 

They're just 2 nuts with the same thread. Tighten them into each other super tight.

 

3/4" allen socket is only $10

 

Unfortunately in canada its not as cheap. Im willing to waste another 3 dollars to see if i can make the tool

 

Dang, that's double the cost. Maybe find someone with a welder and weld the nuts together and to the bolt like I did.

 

Maybe ill try with a lug nut like you have.