Rear Tire

[sarges46]

I have seen a write-up with pics on this forum about taking off the rear wheel. Looks pretty straightforward. I am not so sure about the front wheel though. Also, I am not so confident cranking the wrench to loosen and tighten the wheel nuts for dismount and installation. I am afraid that the bike might move even if it is sitting on top of my Carbon One bike jack adapter.

 

BTW, is the bike still stable if I remove one tire only (front or rear)?

 

Last spring I had my 05 in the air for a week on just a jack. With the adaptor it should be just fine.

 

And for the other fella....the front wheel is easier to take off than the rear...sometimes getting the brakes back on is a little fun specially if they've closed some.

[Gambit]

thats an easy fix though. pop the resivour top off nd they come back apart easily. I used a little stick of wood to pry the brakes apart on my 86. It darn well better work for a new bike.

[Ponch]

Haven't had any problem leaving the bike up on the jack. I left it the air for three days while waiting for the tires to be mounted and it was steady. There shouldn't be any alignment issues if you don't disturb the gear box mount bolts.

 

Even if you do, its not a problem. Just make sure you snug the axle down and then tighten the drive mount bolts (nuts). Some have added shims to align the drive. Check for smooth rotation of the rear tire before putting the rear caliper back on. Then button everything up.

 

How to remove rear tire.

 

Hub lubrication.

 

Axle alignment.

[GeorgeS]

Thats why you should always carry a Good Tire Plugger Tool, and an Air Pump on long trips !!! ( And use " Ride-On " )

 

You do not want to have to do that in the middle of Nevada, on Highway #50 !!!

 

Also, the Caseing of an Elite 3, is 1/2 inch thick---

 

And the Caseing of an D-404, is only 1/4 inch thick ---

 

Plus the Tread, on both of course !! ( worth considering )

[Cougar]

Just got two more bottles UPS yesterday! Great stuff

[Hal Lutzinator]

I have heard of guys using auto tires, i.e. Kumho's, and said they are much cheaper, last much longer and handle better than a "bike" tire. The configuration of a car tire apprears much different than that of a bike tire and it is hard for me to comprehend the superiority of the car tire on a bike application. Any feedback is appreciated.

[pegscraper]

There has been a lot of discussion on using a CT on our bike. Check out the darksiders section which focuses on this topic for all the information. I run one and like it. The wife also comments that the ride feels softer and more stable to her as a passenger.