| Author | Message | ||
     Moosestang |
I commend those that can remove the front wheel by the book. I however could not get the rotor clear of the caliper without unbolting the caliper from the fork. I ended up scratching three spokes because of the mother F'n caliper! For anyone removing the rear wheel, I recommend tapping on the axle with a rubber mallet as you turn it. I almost split my swing arm because the damn thing was stuck in the wheel and it was spreading the swing arm apart. I might need new wheel bearings on the rear. The rear axle was covered with this greenish-blue grease and it doesn't spin as freely as the front.  Does that look normal? 475 lb. transmission jack $60 from harborfreight.com, comes with a strap for a V-twin.   | ||
| Ustorque |
first off what ever the green grease/lube is wasn't ever gonna do anything considering no part of where the grease is has anything to do with you wheel moving. also did you wipe that down after you removed it i don't see any anti seize on it at all, which would have aided in removal. never had any trouble with my front it pops right out. | ||
| New12r |
Use sparingly anti seize on the axles, front and rear. Doubt your bearings are bad, I have hammered my axle out a dozen times and the bearings are fine. The front is an art form, practice young grasshopper. | ||
| Ducbsa |
With all that carbon fiber, your main concern should be keeping the bike from floating up to the ceiling. | ||
| Moosestang |
The green grease was all ready in there. I thought it might have oozed out of the wheel bearings. There wasn't anything on the front axle. The rear wheel could have been replaced by a previous owner, but I was told it was original, which is why I thought the grease was from the wheel bearing. I'm not even sure grease from the wheel bearings could get in there.  | ||
| Moosestang |
With all that carbon fiber, your main concern should be keeping the bike from floating up to the ceiling. You funny guy! You make-ah me laugh! There's only two pieces of carbon fiber, the frame sliders are painted by yours truly. The carbon fiber came with the bike. I was going to paint the stock pieces and sell the carbon fiber, but it's growing on me now. I wouldn't mind adding the carbon fiber air box, if I could find a deal. The chin spoiler is not carbon fiber, in case you thought it was. (Message edited by moosestang on October 28, 2008) (Message edited by moosestang on October 28, 2008) | ||
| Jos51700 |
You DID loosen the rear axle pinch bolt, right? Edit: Sorry, I misread that. I didn't realize axle was seized in the wheel. (Message edited by jos51700 on October 28, 2008) | ||
| Punkid8888 |
Yea that front wheel is pretty tough. I actually think it was not bad to get out, I think it was worse to get back in. needless to say I have a few tiny nicks on the rim too | ||
| Jos51700 |
I just pull the pads and the caliper. It's not worth damaging a customer's wheel, and it's good chance to inspect the pads. It's quicker, for me, too. | ||
| Paint_shaker |
I used to remove the caliper from the mounts and take the pads out... I have found it easier to leave the brake assembled. Now remove the front fender, loosen the pinch bolts, loosen the axle, jack the front end up, turn the forks to the left, remove the axle, push the wheel back (this allows the brake caliper to clear the disc), twist the right fork leg to get the caliper to clear the rim and carefully push the rim forward. Reverse the processe to put it back on. It sounds complicated, but is real easy and takes about 10 minutes. (Message edited by paint shaker on October 28, 2008) | ||
| Skinstains |
I bet you got more CF on there...come clean would ya ? | ||
| Cycleaddict |
the real key to easy removal of the caliper is "removal of the front fender" (i have been forgetting that step ) thanks for the info . | ||
| Teddagreek |
+1 Ditch the Grease... Antisieze is your friend.... | ||
| Moosestang |
I bet you got more CF on there...come clean would ya Nah, i'd rather spend my money on go than show. I doubt I would have ever bought the carbon fiber air scoop and oil cooler. The price of carbon fiber is just ridiculous. I was considering a personalized plate for my car that said ALLGO or NOSHOW, but i'm not sure many people would get it. | ||
| Moosestang |
Turning both forks to full lock may have been the ticket! I didn't even think of that, probably because I have straps under the lower clamps that are keeping the forks straight. | ||
| Bombardier |
Leave the grease/anti-sieze on both the front and rear axle 'though not as much as you have there. If you wash the bike regularly you will get rust on the axles without the grease/anti-sieze. |
