| Author | Message | ||
     Firebolt32 |
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. | ||
| Buell_bert |
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. | ||
| Firebolt32 |
That post was a bit misleading. I meant the whole wheel. I'm not going to try to get the tire off the rim. | ||
| Buell_bert |
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. |
