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Thread: Rear Tire Removal

  1. #11
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    I just changed my back tire and it was a fast and clean job (xb12s).
    I get it off and take it to the shop (awesome guy, super carefull) change the tire, balance and paid 10€.
    Took 15 minutes to mount and after all just spend 10€.

    My xb12s uses 22mm wrench for the rear axle.

  2. #12
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    The double sided nut in the tool bag is for removing the axles. When I did mine, It was agrivating at first because I pulled the tensioner and everything. Only after I had pulled it did I realize how easy it was. The next time I pulled it, it was sinch and didnt take mor than 10 min. total. Took longer to put it on the stand than it did to pull the wheel.
    Just loosen the locking bolt on the bottom and then unscrew the axle. It is also easier on the install if you pull the rear caliper and then put it back on after the wheel is back on.

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    I think I will have a go at this then. My belt snapped and I have got a new one to put on, but can't get the bike to a dealer.

    The dealer told me i had to remove the hugger and belt guard.

    Is this right? or can i leave them on?

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    its not hard at all.first time it took 10 min to pull tire and rim off and another 20 to to swap tire and balance.for 100.00 bucks you can buy the tire changer and balancer at harbor freight.

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    torque on rear axle is 52 ft lbs.thats for my 09scg yours should be the same.

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    Just did mine tires and just lossened the pinch bolt pulled the axle halway slid the belt off pulled the axle and dropped the tire/wheel didn`t pull the tensioner or brake caliper.

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    Can we get a walk-through movie of how to remove rear tire Dave?! I would love one.

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    The front and rear are both simple and when you think about the engineering involved in designing the wheel to be so easy its just one more thing to thank erik for.

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    I will attempt this tomorrow to replace my drive belt. I have never done it before, I will take pictures and do a write up when done.

    I will soon know if it is easy or not.

    Wish me luck.

  10. #20
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    I just had my tires changed cost my $77 for mount and balance, tire disposal, and taxes.

    http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcy...ent-42927.html

    hhhhmmm this little unit would pay for itself after .78 uses at the rate I'm going through tires I need it at least once a year.

    granted I have broken a lot of stuff from harbor freight but I think with that price and the infrequent use it would get from me I can justify the purchase which I will be doing.



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