I made a TOOL for ebikes - Bafang 750 FreeWheel Remover

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0:00 This video will blow your mind!
0:04 What is that tool?
0:25 Made in The Good 'Old USA
0:40 Area 13 Labs members get First Dibs. Want in?
1:02 What does it do?
1:50 The first prototype & process
2:46 How we improved on all of the renditions.
3:19 The progress to get to the end result
4:52 Downside of an older traditional design
5:31 The Area 13 Ebikes Version!!!
6:20 Let's see it in action!
7:20 I WANT ONE!
7:25 Do you have a bike business? Get it wholesale!
7:41 Kyle didn't do this by himself - Meet Jeralee!
7:55 Listen to The Area 13 Ebikes Podcast EP 45 for MORE!
9:03 How It's Made.
10:43 Join Area 13 Labs to be a part of the process of making tools and to get early access!
11:19 How Do I Get One?!
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[@Area13ebikes]

What other super handy ebike tool or product do you want created and why?

[@jgjulio]

An ebike repair stand for use in a shop. One large enough to raise the bike to at least waist level and that can handle the weight of the ebikes.

[@Cynical_Zombie]

@@jgjulio This would be something I’d be interested in. Something so strong it would never drop an 80 lbs bike.

[@neilrogersrogers6313]

I would like a plug to hide the electric connections on my Hailong downtube battery bracket to keep it from moisture and muck when the battery is off the bike. I know they are available for other types of battery, but not mine!

[@neilrogersrogers6313]

I have a crudely made one from a hollow piece of rubber. Something a bit more professional would be great.

[@jodyvondeveld131]

I’ll second a bike repair stand. One simple, but sturdy enough to handle the job.

[@DavidBrandNew]

The cool thing about Bolton is he adds so much value to the ebike community. You can tell he really cares. Thanks 👊🏽

[@Area13ebikes]

Our pleasure! We really do love what we do

[@thomasjue1539]

You put an awful lot of work into this. I just placed my order for one. Thanks so much for engineering this for your customers.

[@Area13ebikes]

Our pleasure!

[@crlla5782]

Great job! As a retired (after 45 years) machinist, I enjoyed watching the process and seeing the many revisions that ultimately resulted in a working and much needed tool. This video answered any questions that I had. Thank you. Ordering one TODAY.

[@keithdainton6043]

I cannot believe some bird brains have a thumbs down well done on your innovation.

[@Area13ebikes]

Thanks for watching. It really is an awesome tool

[@SinisterAngel1]

Just viewed the entire video. Completely worth it, impressive design and must have tool!

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

I’m glad you solved this problem for us. 7th gear on my RadRover wore out and I waited weeks for a removal tool from Rad (it was on back order), then I couldn’t get the freewheel off with it. Headed over to place my order now.

[@georgecostanza2695]

Thank you Bolton!!! I honestly don’t care where you make it so long as it’s not exorbitantly priced, but the mere fact that it exists is a Godsend!!

[@MrDroptineman]

sweet definitely very useful and as always Kyle you're innovative and taking us to the next level...

[@Area13ebikes]

More to come!

[@BillTheHawk]

Perfect! Much better than my "old school" thought.

[@michaelknauer5873]

Kyle you are the man you do so much for the E-bike community well appreciated can’t thank you enough

[@Area13ebikes]

I appreciate YOU!

[@sb4gvids]

Watched half the video. Paused. Went to your site and put my order in. Then went back and finished the video. Thanks for making this tool.

[@Area13ebikes]

Awesome! Thank you for being a customer and for watching!

[@loopylupine]

Awesome! I just struggled with this a few days ago. Ordered two, thanks.

[@paulyarnall3605]

I modified a cassette tool by machining a 1/4" slit. It solved the issue of getting past the wire but the splined section of the tool is very thin and under high torque would spring inward and slip. I placed a small piece of 1/4" steel into the slit to keep it from "springing" and that worked, but was very awkward. The Bolton tool is the proper solution and is offered at a very fair price. Well done. (I bought one even though I don't need it)!

[@jonathantan4170]

Great Job!!! I needed this a few months ago lol. I had this issue trying to replace my shimano freewheel with a DNP freewheel on my Himiway. The other Freewheel Removal Tools could not slide over the 19mm nut. Great Job again.

[@markseltman]

I also want to replace the freewheel on my Himiway for a higher and lower gear ratio. It's frustrating to be peddling like crazy at 20 mph. Himiway will not honor their warranty if you modify your bike.

[@awilkoff]

Nice Job Kyle! Love it!

[@Area13ebikes]

Thanks Andy! I appreciate you!

[@deridionentertainment]

keep up the great work

[@jstar1000]

Your awesome bro, thank you! I stick the tool into a vice and lay the wheel down onto the tool and use the wheel as leverage to brake loose the freewheel, turn it counter clockwise I believe, its easier then using a wrench in my opinion.

[@gailjohnson6670]

Thank you for the video. Have a blessed day.

[@Area13ebikes]

Thank you! You too!

[@Paarrad]

😍😍😍😍 thank u so much

[@someguyinflorida]

I was about to send back my new 11-32 freewheel. This is just what I am looking for!

[@nc3826]

Thx, for anyone like me with an engineer background. it was KISS eye candy to see the process to create it and the final produce.

[@EbikeEscape]

Nice work Kyle! This is awesome

[@Area13ebikes]

Awesome thank you!

[@gtjoshua]

1:12 in, paused the video and bought one! Thanks man for puttin in the work. 👌🏾

[@Area13ebikes]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@VideoLeakPolice]

I used a Custom Freewheel and Cassette lockring Removal Tool with 14mm opening for Rear Hub Motors Dimensions: 25mm x 43mm for my bafang 750w. I drilled the inside just a little and broke about 3 dents. That was fine because the nut enter completely inside the tool. Having the freewheel separated from the hub I could reach inside the flywheel. I fixed the flywheel joint with the cover into a clamping fixture and used an impact drill to unscrew the flywheel. Thank you very much!

[@larryanderson8067]

BRILLIANT!!!

[@Area13ebikes]

Yes, Larry - You ARE!

[@scottyballs78]

Used mine yesterday to go to a drift maniac 11-34 freewheel after failing to get it off with one I had cut down the side, this worked perfectly, I did have to very slightly file down the edges of the nut with a dremel to get threw but super easy worth every penny.

[@blazecampbell8280]

Hey I ordered one about a week ago and downloaded the shop app to track I've emailed you about my issue! I'm looking forward to recieving the product

[@Iam-mg9tn]

Great Job!!! Is the power cable of the Bafang 750 hub motor thicker than the Bafang 500 hub motor power cable? I replaced my shimano freewheel with a DNP freewheel on a Bafang 500 hub motor and I could easily slide a regular freewheel removal tool through the power cable.

[@amandatapia2046]

This is genius, wish i would have had this a month ago when I switched out my cassette on my himiway. I cut the tool with a grinder and it wouldn’t grip so I had to open up and destroy my old cassette. This awesome tool would have saved the poor shimano’s life!

[@mikepino6519]

Amazing tool I need one Asap ! when will they be back in stock ?

[@47f0]

We never used a wrench on one of those tools. Putting a wrench on that tool and wrestling around with a loose wheel would indeed take two guys and one of them stands a chance of being hurt. We always clamped the tool into a vise then lowered the wheel onto the tool. Only takes one mechanic to grab both sides of the wheel and turn counterclockwise. Much safer.

[@axanax2534]

Some folks just like having bloody knuckles and strained muscles. 😅

[@reginaldbowers161]

I got my tool! Yahoo! ✅

[@bobmutchseo]

2:01 to see the problem drilling a standard FR-1.3 freewheel removal tool out so it you can fix the cable through the tool. 2:24 to see the problem they had with splitting a standard FR-1.3 freewheel removal tool to get it around the cable. 6:35 to see where their FR-1.3 freewheel removal tool really does fit right over the Bafang 750 cable connector and connector nut.

[@nomikosthegreat]

What about if i have a rad rover and therefore i dont have a true 750 watt motor, its the stock 500 one, does this work for switching out the old one and putting in a true 750 watt bafang??

[@prith5786]

I just bought it from bolton bikes and freewheel his customer service is very good they shipped the wrong item and he reshipped the right one in 2 days. !

[@makotosun8893]

Very nice work, and a pretty reasonable price for an individually machined tool. 👍

[@Area13ebikes]

Thanks 👍

[@hcmachineshop8996]

I just ordered one of these. I tried slotting a regular freewheel removal tool, but it collapsed and slipped as soon the torque began to get heavy. I ended up cutting the old freewheel off with an angle grinder and cutting disc. Avoiding damage to the hub was like trying to perform surgery with an axe, but I went painfully slow and managed to pull it off without injury to me or the hub.

[@randyhiles3939]

Another job well done when i buy. I'll buy bolton

[@Area13ebikes]

Nice! Glad we could make something you're proud to own and use.

[@dnicol73]

Will it work on a vtiuvia 750 watt motor

[@luifernandi]

Will this work on a lectric ebike?

[@keithmo80]

CNC machinist here. Run a Mazak nexus 250-msy with a sub spindle and live tooling with barfeeder for lights out production. What’s the run time on that part? 3-4min?

[@georose33]

Anything on the horizon for cassettes, like on the Blackbird?

[@KetansaCreatesArt]

This part is the initiative. Soon USA will make whole ebike and everything related to it.

[@huntingphil4952]

Looked at getting one. Im in Klamath, Ca. do you really have a 90 day backorder?

[@greenwaybikexploring]

I need to know if this has been tested on the Shengyi 750W motor from RadCity4.

[@TheSullivanBruce]

Does this work for a 350W Bafang hub motor too?

[@steveklick]

I've been imagining this very thing. I'm gonna try a few solutions and see what happens but I may need to buy that tool. Are you guys getting better delivery times?

[@gursisingh1940]

I just took a standard freewheel tool, put it in a socket wrench, held the wrench with my foot so it didn't move and used a grinding drill bit to drill through the middle. 3 minutes job

[@YouMotorcycle]

Very cool. I'm assuming it's a no go for the Bafang 500W motors typically found on Rad bikes?

[@Area13ebikes]

Works great.

[@rustchips2053]

What's the status of the tire pumps?

[@user-dc3mp7up3x]

$50?? Bit hefty don’t you think? You can get a custom made one from Rad Power Bikes for $15 +$10 shipping, so $25 by itself. Bundle it with something else like I did (extra battery charger) and the shipping charge isn’t so bad. If you email them and ask for one and any other items you may want, they can send you a direct invoice. The tool from them has a section cut out of it so you can slide the wiring through, so you would have to make sure you put the tool in a baggie afterwards so you don’t lose the parts. This one by Area13 is one piece so that may be worth the extra $35 to some? Just another option for those looking. Good luck!

[@doxielain2231]

Whelp, I need one of these.

[@RussOniPhone]

Is your tool for sale yet, your link doesn’t seem to have the slotted one. I’m trying to remove my freewheel on my RadRover 6 Plus, please assist

[@SoCoguy]

I was going to do a similar video and looks like you did an amazing job. I have a Hovsco Ranger with a Sutto 500w. I wonder if you're tool will fit over the connector shell they use on that. I cut a .41 slot out of a fr-1.3, then cut a "wedge" to tap in to keep it expanded. That's actually what they do in the China shop. I have a video. They later sent.

[@alvinjensen3550]

Does It work on the Himiway and how do I get one.

[@toddchewning7809]

you guys seriously rule.

[@Roxopeppo]

Great job again, The steel rods.Sounds like they were hard to find are they from the USA?

[@Area13ebikes]

Yep!

[@williegramirez1355]

YO YO Kyle Area 13 u da man top ebike specialists and business man can you tell me what RadPower ebikes will the 750 Watt upgrade motor fit in? Will it fit in the new RadPower RadExpand ebike?

[@teddytalisman8531]

Where do I order one? I need this asap

[@georgekronbar4764]

Love your videos. I’m trying to make beach chairs and beach carts for challenged people with wheeez balloon tires can you help me out

[@mathisbourcier1126]

Really cool! I hope you can sell a lot of these and bring the price down by at least 50%! Great job though!

[@juri2001]

I would pay 3$ at the most, he is ....king kidding...

[@colingockley5178]

Will the tool work on a Himiway

[@keenanforytube]

My (7000 miles) Radwagon4 750w motor is working but there is no peddle assist. There is a disconnect. Is there an intermediate part that fits over axil first and then the 7 gear cassette slides over both part and axil. Can that intermediate part be ordered and be replaced? Name of part? My two-legged mule is hurting. Turns out cassette and freewheel slide on differently. Another special tool? Forum even mentioned that a spacer is required with cassette.

[@keenanforytube]

Or is "part" attached directly to the motor housing and thus housing is what gets removed to get to camber that is worn out?

[@keenanforytube]

At 1:30 on special part via England. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2e5hJ-eptmJrbM

[@taylorhickman84]

I recently purchase a himiway cobra and quickly learned the stock gearing sucks, which leaves me shopping for an 11-32 freewheel. The motor says himiway and I assume it's just a rebranded befang, however they were smart in running the wire on the opposite side.

[@what8586]

hows the solar velo coming along

[@Area13ebikes]

Join Bolton Labs to learn about all the cool projects and be a part of them too!

[@Rcmiller]

Just want to mention , something similar on you car is your oxygen sensors on your exhuast have a similar problem because the sensor has a wire in the middle the socket they use is close but is taller a little thicker all round and has a cut out about half way up the socket, just something to look at if compay put different size plugs on the ebikes.

[@andrewcummins2627]

Before this tool, what was the solution? Just replace the whole assembly?

[@Area13ebikes]

Home-made hacked together tools that kind of worked.

[@jayoliver823]

Please review the Blix Packa

[@axanax2534]

Well, we received the tool today and I wish it was the same as the one in this video. Ours would not fit over the 18mm axle nut so we had to dremel the insides a bit to get it to slip over. Once inside it refused to fit the freewheel splines. We tried it on another freewheel and it would also not fit. We compared it to a Park Tool FR-1.3 and the splines do not match up.

[@Area13ebikes]

1. Don't dremel the tool file the corners of the nut if you must. 2. What brand of freewheel was this?

[@axanax2534]

The Shimano MF-TZ500-7, same as the one you have in your video. The axle nut looks the same too. Did you file the corners of the nut?

[@axanax2534]

Here's a KZbin short of me trying to fit the tool in the Freewheel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qneYdaOffJ15fLM

[@sherrycourchesne3840]

What is the part number to order

[@donwebb485]

I will be sharing this my group on Facebook. M2S Bike forum.

[@comp328]

I cut a slot through the normal removal tool with angle grinder, to make the cable to pass through.

[@Johngarcia-pe9rr]

Where can I get one ? Pls send link or something.. I need one. Thanks

[@Area13ebikes]

area13ebikes.com/products/bafang-750-watt-freewheel-removal-tool-made-in-usa-by-bolton-labs

[@garyedwards1590]

I need the tool for the Shimano free wheel for my Himiway Cruiser

[@McLovinMods]

Does this work on other brand Motors?

[@Area13ebikes]

It may, but depends on the motor nuts, etc used.

[@timf6916]

Nice, USA made, YES

[@Area13ebikes]

Right on!

[@colombianomd1]

Now you can make one for the single speed Radrunner freewheel. Took me a month to replace mine. Machined one Park tool and used the one from RadPower bikes. More difficult endeavor than this design.

[@rhaijel]

we ordered one from area13 but it got cancelled hope you can hook us up as we really need this in the Philippines.

[@sammyjames1929]

Nice tool! Too bad it takes 45 days to get 1? No worries made my own in an hour it was pretty easy park tool must use good steel because mine doesn't flex or bend.. good product though kyle if you want to know the basic tools i used to make my version i'd be happy to share🍻

[@ernestwaldeck6186]

Were can i order one .i need one

[@Area13ebikes]

Area13ebikes.com

[@rogerf3622]

Just ordered one. And it has free shipping! Great work on this product! I’ve been looking a long time for this tool.

[@Area13ebikes]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@Rcmiller]

yea , I second the bike stand , even you made upgrade parts a stand , like the park tool stand , replace some of the week parts with Aluminum . I would rather have a slightly heavy stand if would hold an E-bikes weight

[@chanitoromeo]

i’m need one please

[@joemorgan3035]

23 seconds into your video shows a bike on a rack with only the front wheel up. Where did you get that? The handy handlebar rack doesn't seem to be made for bikes with fenders.

[@34psychotic]

Ouch just spent $102 CAD for this with international shipping. If it doesn't work I'm gonna cry

[@markseltman]

My local bike shop ordered this tool from you a month ago and still hasn't received it.

[@Area13ebikes]

Please email for updates. Although we are in preorder and making them as fast as we can, some delays are due to slow holiday shipping.

[@Studio520]

Doesn't fit over the nut on my 750 watt bafang motor.

[@Studio520]

Called a d there solution was to file the corners down on the nut. 😞

[@YogiPaliwal]

Same here. Bums.

[@SaginawValleyHomestead]

Hey, my staff made 2 of these disappear from my toolbox, can you please make me 2 more asap? 🙏

[@xtaphore]

Is that Ryan former Voltbike tech?

[@sobebikes3225]

Please help. Your tool not working

[@tunatony]

pretty sure the eight people or so that thumbed down this video own bike shops and would rather you just bring your bike to them and spend more money🤑 💰

[@tomg7008]

you wouldn't even need to slide it over the nut, its basically a socket with a slot in the side for the wire really it would be a lot easer.

[@jdmannino68]

Very interested how much sir??

[@Area13ebikes]

Check the link at the top in the description. It has all those details. :)

[@andrewcummins2627]

Does Bafang have a tool to solve this?

[@Area13ebikes]

Nope.

[@josephconnor8454]

Can you still buy the tool?

[@tomherron4334]

Awesome American ingenuity! Please make more stuff in the USA.

[@MrCheerbo]

Hi I want to buy one for me

[@ygourvennec]

looks like a great tool for my wheel... just cannot order it :(

[@edwardbarron1919]

Sold out...

[@Area13ebikes]

Yes. But still taking preorders. :)