Tire/Wheel Removal

Netnorske · 05-14-2009, 02:07 PM

When the bike is lifted and the rear wheel is hanging free, do the pipes get in the way of pulling the rear axle....or does the axle actually drop below the pipes? I'm curious because I found a shop that will remove my old and mount my new tires very reasonably (under $100) if there are no major obstructions (ie: pipes). I will remove my bags prior to taking it there, but am curious about the pipes...thx.

cactusjack · 05-14-2009, 02:12 PM

You will need to drop the muffler on the left side (2 bolts) in order to slide out the axle.

redjay · 05-14-2009, 03:44 PM

Under $100 sounds reasonable, I figure its about 2 hours work in total to remove wheels, mount tires and reinstall. My guy charges me $20 per tire to install if I take in the wheels.

macmac · 05-14-2009, 04:10 PM

The problem is the book calls for the drive shaft to be inspected, and the swing arm bearings to be greased... getting the wheel off is about 1/2 way..

maybe if the rate of bad U joints wasn't near as many as there are, you could sort of skip it the first time 7,000 miles passes, and just risk totally mashed swing arm bearings since they don't get much of any grease at the factory.

How you guys can ride and ignor that U joint is something I can't understand.

My 01 had that bad U joint, and I know of more than several others... I was all about knowing that on my 06 which is fine.

But just like my 01 there was no grease to speak of in the swingarm bearings, and these both were rusty at the sp[acers, not to mention the seals act like thrust washers because some bean counter thinks he is an engineer.

If the service was done and you KNOW it was, then I am out of line, but if it wasn't then it is your LIFE you are gambling with.

**Cajunrider** · 05-14-2009, 06:27 PM

The shop that mounted my new tire, serviced the drive shaft, and greased the swing arm bearings charged me for 3 hours labor. I was satisfied and now have peace of mind with the drive shaft and swingarm.

Netnorske · 05-14-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by macmac

The problem is the book calls for the drive shaft to be inspected, and the swing arm bearings to be greased... getting the wheel off is about 1/2 way..

maybe if the rate of bad U joints wasn't near as many as there are, you could sort of skip it the first time 7,000 miles passes, and just risk totally mashed swing arm bearings since they don't get much of any grease at the factory.

How you guys can ride and ignor that U joint is something I can't understand.

My 01 had that bad U joint, and I know of more than several others... I was all about knowing that on my 06 which is fine.

But just like my 01 there was no grease to speak of in the swingarm bearings, and these both were rusty at the sp[acers, not to mention the seals act like thrust washers because some bean counter thinks he is an engineer.

If the service was done and you KNOW it was, then I am out of line, but if it wasn't then it is your LIFE you are gambling with.

Macmac,
It's nice to know we can count on you when we need a little tough love....

! The mere thought of such disaster is enough to warrant a change of shorts! I will certainly spend the extra $$ to have those things checked while the wheels are off. Good advice as always....what would we do without you...???

cactusjack · 05-14-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajunrider

The shop that mounted my new tire, serviced the drive shaft, and greased the swing arm bearings charged me for 3 hours labor. I was satisfied and now have peace of mind with the drive shaft and swingarm.

Oh yeah? Did you watch them do it?

**ringadingh** · 05-14-2009, 07:43 PM

If they charged you three hours do that job, I would say thats a good price. It probably took him at least every bit of that time if not more. While its not real hard to do yourself, it is a heavy dirty job.

**Cajunrider** · 05-14-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajunrider

The shop that mounted my new tire, serviced the drive shaft, and greased the swing arm bearings charged me for 3 hours labor. I was satisfied and now have peace of mind with the drive shaft and swingarm.

Oh yeah? Did you watch them do it?

I was able to see the tech going back together with it. Not the whole process, but the driveshaft was on the bench and the swingarm was being put back on. This shop has been around for 25 years and the owner and techs all have good reputations. There was another Nomad there with dry swingarm needle bearings, a leaking pinion seal, and a leaking bevel gear seal. I'm sure the bill for this '99 Nomad was steeper than mine. Oh, I got a quote from my dealer and he wanted double what Motorcycle Specialties charged me. I wouldn't feel nearly as confident as I do now had they done the job.

cactusjack · 05-14-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Oh yeah? Did you watch them do it?

I was able to see the tech going back together with it. Not the whole process, but the driveshaft was on the bench and the swingarm was being put back on. This shop has been around for 25 years and the owner and techs all have good reputations. There was another Nomad there with dry swingarm needle bearings, a leaking pinion seal, and a leaking bevel gear seal. I'm sure the bill for this '99 Nomad was steeper than mine. Oh, I got a quote from my dealer and he wanted double what Motorcycle Specialties charged me. I wouldn't feel nearly as confident as I do now had they done the job.

I was messin' around with ya, Mitch.

**Cajunrider** · 05-14-2009, 08:55 PM

I know, ya dirty dog.....

cactusjack · 05-14-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajunrider

I know, ya dirty dog.....

Wait 'til Custer.

**Cajunrider** · 05-14-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

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Originally Posted by Cajunrider

I know, ya dirty dog.....

Wait 'til Custer.

I can't

**schoeney** · 05-15-2009, 12:42 AM

Mac....I wish you lived closer to me!

**ringadingh** · 05-15-2009, 07:50 PM

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Mac....I wish you lived closer to me!

You can always move closer to him, or take up going for a nice long ride. Its good therapy..;)

05-14-2009, 02:07 PM	#1
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Tire/Wheel Removal When the bike is lifted and the rear wheel is hanging free, do the pipes get in the way of pulling the rear axle....or does the axle actually drop below the pipes? I'm curious because I found a shop that will remove my old and mount my new tires very reasonably (under $100) if there are no major obstructions (ie: pipes). I will remove my bags prior to taking it there, but am curious about the pipes...thx. __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-14-2009, 02:12 PM	#2
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05-14-2009, 03:44 PM	#3
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,952	Tire/Wheel Removal Under $100 sounds reasonable, I figure its about 2 hours work in total to remove wheels, mount tires and reinstall. My guy charges me $20 per tire to install if I take in the wheels.
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05-14-2009, 04:10 PM	#4
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Tire/Wheel Removal The problem is the book calls for the drive shaft to be inspected, and the swing arm bearings to be greased... getting the wheel off is about 1/2 way.. maybe if the rate of bad U joints wasn't near as many as there are, you could sort of skip it the first time 7,000 miles passes, and just risk totally mashed swing arm bearings since they don't get much of any grease at the factory. How you guys can ride and ignor that U joint is something I can't understand. My 01 had that bad U joint, and I know of more than several others... I was all about knowing that on my 06 which is fine. But just like my 01 there was no grease to speak of in the swingarm bearings, and these both were rusty at the sp[acers, not to mention the seals act like thrust washers because some bean counter thinks he is an engineer. If the service was done and you KNOW it was, then I am out of line, but if it wasn't then it is your LIFE you are gambling with. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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05-14-2009, 06:27 PM	#5
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Tire/Wheel Removal The shop that mounted my new tire, serviced the drive shaft, and greased the swing arm bearings charged me for 3 hours labor. I was satisfied and now have peace of mind with the drive shaft and swingarm. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-14-2009, 07:43 PM	#8
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Tire/Wheel Removal If they charged you three hours do that job, I would say thats a good price. It probably took him at least every bit of that time if not more. While its not real hard to do yourself, it is a heavy dirty job. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-14-2009, 08:55 PM	#11
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05-15-2009, 12:42 AM	#14
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Tire/Wheel Removal Mac....I wish you lived closer to me! __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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