Lucky Find

[LongRanger_imp]

My F800ST and GT require a 24mm (I think) hex drive to remove the front axle. Instead of buying a $20 tool, I insert the drive end of a spark plug socket into the axle. It's the exact size. I then insert a 3/8" extension into the socket from the spark plug side, attach my ratchet to the extension, and voila, instant axle removal tool. Easy peasy.
I still have the OE tool pouches from my '76 CB400F and '78 CB750F2. The bikes are long gone but I still use the tools. They're not the best quality but I've had them for so long, they feel like family.

[White Dog_imp]

My 17mm hex wrench was not needed to remove the front wheel. A new 22mm socket for less than $5 filled the bill. I already had smaller metric sockets for the pinch bolts, etc.