| Author | Message | ||
     Tim_d |
hey everyone, new to the board. i was looking for something with a list of equipment needed to do both front and rear tire removal and swap. any advice is appreciated. i have a good friend who services bikes but has never done a buell before, so i wanted to give him as much info as possible. Tim | ||
| Jerseybuell |
This is more of what not to do...I just removed my front and rear wheels so the shop can put new Pirellis on. Just a word of caution if you use the PitBull stands... Maybe it's just me and/or the garage floor was not perfectly level but, the rear swingarm WILL slide back off of the stand while using both front and rear stands. Padding should be used under the swingarm and additional support from above or tiedowns are a must...it's amazing how strong we can get if we see our Buells start to tip over...outside of my nightmare I created myself, it's a piece of cake. just follow the manual | ||
| Captainxb |
If I may add; What should you look out for, or point out to the shop in regards to not damaging the amber paint on the XB rims? Do they need to use any special tools, or just take more care and do it the 'normal' way? | ||
| Jerseybuell |
When I took them to the shop, this case Liberty Harley coz they are familiar with these type of rims, they are inspected very closely prior to me leaving the rims so we both know they are in good shape. There is written confirmation no damage is evident prior. I make sure I inform them anyway to be careful. They were flawless when I picked them up. If you take it to a local shop not familiar with them, be xtra clear to them and get a written work order indicating no damage exists. |
