Both Wheel removal

[Santa-2512]

Going to get some new rubber fitted hopefully tommorow.

Easiest way would be to get both wheels off at once .


Question is about supporting the bike once both wheels are off?

Front i guess, i could refit the axle spindle and trolley jack.

whats best for the rear? Axle stand under the rear hub?

Is the bike stable that way or would it be best to do each wheel seperatly ?

 

[Tractors are go]

Depends gsa is slightly nose heavy. I push backend down until front and back are just off the ground and then axle stand under front of engine.

Don't forget slacken wheel bolts before raising bike !!!

Good luck with the new tyres.

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[Greenman14]

Why not just leave it on the centre stand, that takes care of the back. I use a paddock stand for the front but a trolley jack under the sump guard works.

 

[Deleted account 190920001]

Leave it on the center stand and use a jack under the engine. Stick a bit off wood or something between the engine and jack if you feel the need.

 

[UturnTony]

Stick your panniers and top box on (if you have them) put some stuff in them and it'll balance out nicely

 

[GeorgeM]

I used a ratchet strap on to pannier brackets tied down to my ramp


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[twizzle]

Pop over to Russ' Tyres in Portsmouth, ride in, ride out free fitting......

Going to get some new rubber fitted hopefully tommorow.

Easiest way would be to get both wheels off at once .


Question is about supporting the bike once both wheels are off?

Front i guess, i could refit the axle spindle and trolley jack.

whats best for the rear? Axle stand under the rear hub?

Is the bike stable that way or would it be best to do each wheel seperatly ?

 

[JimmyMac]

In the past I have tied the handle bars and the rear rack to my garage roof trusses with ratchet straps and had the bike on the centre stand.

JimmyMac

 

[twizzle]

http://www.russmotorcycletyres.co.uk/

Been fitting my Tyres for 15 years......very trustworthy.

 

[JonnyBravo]

Leave it on the center stand and use a jack under the engine. Stick a bit off wood or something between the engine and jack if you feel the need.

This is what I do on my GSA when changing my own rubber.
Even have a little timber offcut in the garage corner just for this

 

[Santa-2512]

Leave it on the center stand and use a jack under the engine. Stick a bit off wood or something between the engine and jack if you feel the need.

It will be on the centre stand

 

[Santa-2512]

http://www.russmotorcycletyres.co.uk/

Been fitting my Tyres for 15 years......very trustworthy.

Not heard of them before? I'll try and give them a ring tommorow

 

[patzx12]

If working on the bike with the wheels off its a good idea to rachet strap the center stand so the bike cannot roll off. A guy on the CBX1000 forum had the bike roll forward with the front wheel off. Not good.

 

[steadysteve]

If working on the bike with the wheels off its a good idea to rachet strap the center stand so the bike cannot roll off. A guy on the CBX1000 forum had the bike roll forward with the front wheel off. Not good.

...and if you support it on a trolley jack make sure the jack doesn't settle. I left my RT on the trolley jack overnight- it was on the point of toppling forward the next day because the jack had slowly settled overnight

 

[Bobbin-Man]

My method ....
Loosen all wheel fittings, then put it on the centre stand and jack it up under the engine/bash plate until the front wheel can be removed. Remove front wheel and refit the spindle. You'll need to remove the brake calipers and fasten them out of the way to get the wheel out.
Use a ratchet strap to secure the centre stand to the front forks, then there's no way that it can fold back if you do something wrong or just pain silly.
Lower the front end and rest on something suitable, ideally an axle stand but that old tin of paint that you're never going to use will be just fine.
Remove the rear wheel.
Make cup of tea and admire your handiwork.
Refitting is just a reverse of the procedure, you can start with the tea if you wish.

 

[Santa-2512]

My method ....
Loosen all wheel fittings, then put it on the centre stand and jack it up under the engine/bash plate until the front wheel can be removed. Remove front wheel and refit the spindle. You'll need to remove the brake calipers and fasten them out of the way to get the wheel out.
Use a ratchet strap to secure the centre stand to the front forks, then there's no way that it can fold back if you do something wrong or just pain silly.
Lower the front end and rest on something suitable, ideally an axle stand but that old tin of paint that you're never going to use will be just fine.
Remove the rear wheel.
Make cup of tea and admire your handiwork.
Refitting is just a reverse of the procedure, you can start with the tea if you wish.

Thats what i had in mind. so it can be done

I was going to use an axle stand on the rear

 

[BRD]

I just put it on the centre stand and a block of wood under the sump guard.

I always take the front wheel out first and re-fit it last.

Never really thought there could be an issue with this......

 

[Bendy toy]

A 3ft long 2 x 1 timber is perfect for putting under the beak. It's not safe enough to work on the bike but good enough to prop it up in the garage while you take the wheels to have tyres fitted.

Mine is propped up like that right now.

 

[Santa-2512]

Thanks for all you advice,

I removed both wheels using the methods described, and went over to my wifes

works to pick up the tyres


NO FECKIN TYRES!!!!! rang the compny involved and surprise, surprise they were

returned to them today by the courier,

When asked for an answer as to why they were returned, they couldnt.

Not going to see them before Weds next week now!!!

There sending 24hr delivery Tues supposedly...

So just spent the last hour rebuilding everything!!!

Somehow though, i get the feeling it will be a credit card chargeback time ... GRRRR

 

[Bendy toy]

I always get tyres delivered to my home then take them to my local bike mechanic for fitting.

So far Tyre Leader have given good service.