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Davegess
Posted on Monday, July 16, 2007 - 12:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Are any special tools needed to mount tires on an XB? I am thinking of having my local multi line dealer order some Pirellis for me and then have them mount the tires.

What does he need to watch our for?

I have used them (Southeast Sales in Milwaukee) for a number of bikes in he past and have gotten top notch service. Add in the fact that they are 3 minutes from my office and it would be way easier than going to Hal's for tires. Likely cheaper too;)
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Doerman
Posted on Monday, July 16, 2007 - 12:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

They can to it with standard tire changing equipment. I have run into some that won't do it because of "liability" they said.
I think liability here means, afraid of scratching the rear sprocket or rim mounted disc.

Cycle Gear gladly takes my business though
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Tank_bueller
Posted on Monday, July 16, 2007 - 08:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Make sure you let them know that the rear rotor is on the LEFT side of the bike, so they get the rotation correct.

I take my wheels(off the bike) to the Duc/Aprillia dealer. Good service, and nice folks.
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Davegess
Posted on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - 08:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I was thinking of taking them the bike. Does one of the axle have reverse threads?
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Snowhownd
Posted on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - 01:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yup, front is reverse threaded - it tells you on the bottom of the fork which way to remove - service manual helps too for the whole procedure.
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Hughlysses
Posted on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - 07:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yea, they should also follow the service manual for the rear axle. You have to pre-torque it, back off, and re-torque to full spec. Otherwise they can distort the spacer and eventually destroy your rear wheel bearings.
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Oldfz
Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 12:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I removed the wheels and took them to the dealer where I bought my bike because I figured that would give me the best chance of not getting the finish messed up during the tire change. The service writer inspected them and agreed they were flawless but when I picked them up there were small chipped areas on both rims. I decided I'd live with it but I am disappointed.

Removing and installing the wheels is easy enough if you have decent stands.
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Ccryder
Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 04:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

This is why I spent the $'s to get my own tire changer. I spent the $'s on a No-Mar changer. http://www.nomartirechanger.com/index.html
In my book it is worth the time and $'s to get it done right and without any issues. I have cut down my tire changing time from 3 hours to 20mins. It will take me a year or two to pay for the hardware but last year I went through 3 sets of tires at $30/ wheel= $180 just in labor by a good dealer. So what is your time worth? Add that into the equation and... payback is 18-36 months.

Neil S.
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