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#75224 mirski57 (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 3 Front tire/rim removal for a new tire 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   I'm new here on the forums, so I hope this is in the right category. I have between 1mm-2mm left in my tread on my front tire, and it's time to get the tire replaced. I can save $50 in labor by taking off my own front tire. Any tips ? It's a 2000 RoadStar 1600.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #75238 RIPBiker13 (User) You couldn't handle the ride of the Reaper... Expert Boarder Posts: 549 Re:Front tire/rim removal for a new tire 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   Put the bike on a lift, unbolt the axle, and drop out the tire. Simple as it sounds. I have custom rims though, so when reinstalling the tire I have to line up the spacers that go between the hub and forks. Can't remember if they were on the stock rim or not.   Logged     His name is Mr. Grim and I am the Grim Rider. Rest In Peace...   The administrator has disabled public write access. #75240 Mr. Breeze (User) Junior Boarder Posts: 199 Re:Front tire/rim removal for a new tire 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   mirski67 Great site, high values and great advice! Mr. Breeze   Logged     Last Edit: 2008/04/08 22:44 By Mr. Breeze.     The administrator has disabled public write access. #75244 Flashback (Moderator) The devil to pay, and no pitch hot Moderator Posts: 4375 Re:Front tire/rim removal for a new tire 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   Glad to have ya...   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #75245 StarCruiser06 (User) If you can't be with the one you love... Wait! Gold Boarder Posts: 895 Re:Front tire/rim removal for a new tire 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   mirski57 wrote: I'm new here on the forums, so I hope this is in the right category. I have between 1mm-2mm left in my tread on my front tire, and it's time to get the tire replaced. I can save $50 in labor by taking off my own front tire. mirski57 Between pulling the wheel and trying to balance the new tire... Uh, I just figure what my time is worth and let the folks who do tires deal with it... But, each to his (or her) own...   Logged     Last Edit: 2008/04/08 22:33 By StarCruiser06.   Over 50...? Never miss the oppertunity to pee, never waste an erection... And never, ever, trust a fart!   The administrator has disabled public write access. #75283 mirski57 (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 3 Re:Front tire/rim removal for a new tire 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   Thanks for the replies. The guy at the shop told me that in order to get the tire off, I need to also remove my front brake calipers from both sides, although I might be able to get away with just one. Any tips or experience I need to know before attempting that part ? Thanks again, and thanks for the warm welcome, Mirski57   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #75286 Flashback (Moderator) The devil to pay, and no pitch hot Moderator Posts: 4375 Re:Front tire/rim removal for a new tire 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   mirski57, here,s some recreational reading http://www.paulmilner.com/yamaha/handbuch/handbuch.htm#roadstar. enjoy...   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #75293 DocShadow (Admin) Hmmmm .... send beer Admin Posts: 10794 Re:Front tire/rim removal for a new tire 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   mirski57 wrote: [quote]Thanks for the replies. The guy at the shop told me that in order to get the tire off, I need to also remove my front brake calipers from both sides, although I might be able to get away with just one. Any tips or experience I need to know before attempting that part ?quote] So that's how they increase the shop fees. I've replaced the wheel without taking the calipers off. If you have problems then take one off but don't diconnect the brake line. Doc   Logged     My Bike Website   The administrator has disabled public write access. #75305 charliez (User) Anytime is a good time for a ride! Junior Boarder Posts: 137 Re:Front tire/rim removal for a new tire 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   Still have not purchased tires ,had a little setback..We were talking about this before & I could not decide which way I wanted to go I need a little advice should I stick with the same rear tire size that came on the bike or should I go to a 160 ? Someone mentioned ( I think Musky ) that the wider tire may not be the best using factory cast wheels. I think I would like the wider tire but don't want to give up anything (safety or tire life) . I am in the process of removing the wheel myself every bit helps.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #75371 hardone2get (User) Just ride would ya! Expert Boarder Posts: 529 Re:Front tire/rim removal for a new tire 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   I purchased this changer and attachment from harborfreight. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=34542 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=42927 You can use two jack stands and your axle from your bike to spin balance your wheel.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access.

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