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Firebolt32
Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 08:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Walked to the garage after work and I have a flat rear tire. I'm going to have both replaced because of finding a decent deal on some slightly used Pirelli's. I'm pretty handy with tools and have what I need to take them off. I've just never done it before. Is this a tough task? And how much tougher is it going to be without a bike stand? Thanks.
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Buell_bert
Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 05:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I guess you could do it yourself but they will need to be balanced also. I used to do it but that was with steel rims and now with aluminum cast I just take it in. It seems reasonable in price and I don't have bandages on my knuckles and fingers for weeks. Last time it was about 100 to 150 for 2 tires still on the bike. Good luck.
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Firebolt32
Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 09:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That post was a bit misleading. I meant the whole wheel. I'm not going to try to get the tire off the rim.
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Buell_bert
Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 01:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Lift the rear end and support it safely (blocking under the engine). Loosen the axle bolt and adjusters and slide axle forward to take belt/chain tension off. Remove axle and take chain/belt off. And slide wheel out. Heck darn it should not take more than a few minutes and of course having a friend help you gives you an extra hand if you need it and someone to blame if any thing goes wrong.
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