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07-25-2016, 03:41 PM | #1 |
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Removing wheels on 1700 Nomad
Hey everyone, I've never taken the wheels off any of my bikes for tire changes, always taking the whole bike in. I'm looking to save some money this time so I want to do it myself. If I use a frame bike lift will the bike stay balanced and not fall off the lift when the first wheel is removed or should I support the ends somehow?
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07-25-2016, 06:05 PM | #2 |
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The rear need a to be blocked.
I use wood underneath the rear tire. Also strap the bike to the lift. Sent from my ASUS_Z00TD using Tapatalk
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07-26-2016, 01:53 AM | #3 |
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The easiest way to remove the rear wheel is to take the shocks off, and then drop the bike down on the lift so you can get the axle out above the pipes... Then just raise the bike up so you can roll the wheel out from under. You don't even need to loosen or alter the belt tension adjusters, since the belt will give you enough slack to take it off the rear pulley as the bike is lifted.
I like to live dangerously, so have taken both front & rear wheel's off without the bike strapped down, but make sure you never loosen or tighten any bolts / nuts while it's in the air... Only do that when the wheel you're working on has it's weight on the ground. You should maybe strap the bike to the lift until you're confident with the process. Drop the bike back down low while the wheels are away in the shop too. Less chance of it toppling that way.
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07-27-2016, 08:56 PM | #6 |
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[QUOTE=twowheeladdict;666412]This is what I do.
Is that what it looks like when you tear it apart to do the Head Bearings? My dealer does it without removing the fairing - I may just let them do it. It will take them 3 hours but it will be worth me not having extra parts when I'm done! |
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07-28-2016, 07:38 AM | #7 |
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Agree with peg
I agree totally with Peg that is the right way to take off the rear wheel. Taking the mufflers off and all the other stuff is just to much when this is so easy.
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Agree with Peg & Buckey
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