Front Wheel install

[twp081321]

I took my wheel off to take it to a dealer to change the tire on since its cheaper with wheel only...

NOW I CAN'T GET THE WHEEL BACK ON!?

I have it sitting in the caliper with the axle through the hub but i cant get it to tighten up right? any tips?

 

[anrkizm95]

its reverse threads lust in case you forgot,lightly tap on axle to get it to seat,did you loosen the pinch bolts?

 

[twp081321]

yeah i know its reverse...i start tightning it in with my socket and what not than i get to a point where i cant get it tigher...and i still have an inch and a half to go

 

[anrkizm95]

how about the pinch bolts?i did mine last night and had to tap the axle lightly with a hammer.

 

[twp081321]

yeah the pinch bolts are all the way loose...i got it to thread all the way but now the rotar and pads rub when its supposed to spin freely...i know sometimes they will rub a little but it barely spins....

 

[twp081321]

C. Compress the front suspension to make sure it is
free and not binding.

in the service manual..what does that mean? take it off the jack?

 

[anrkizm95]

did you loosen the rotor or remove pads?if so check alighnment of pads and rotor.i put new pads on mine when i did the tire and it dragged also a couple times around the block and all was good.

 

[twp081321]

nope i left them alone...dont have the money for brakes yet and they are not that bad...guess im gonna have to throw the buell in the truck and take it to my local HD

 

[anrkizm95]

yes on off jack compression.if you loosend the rotor theres spacers under bolts that are rounded on one side and square on the other rounded side goes towards rotor and make sure they are seated properly.

 

[twp081321]

i didnt touch the rotor either...

what do you mean yes on off jack compression?

 

[anrkizm95]

set it back on the ground push down on front end a few times and make sure it dosn`t bind.

 

[twp081321]

should i tighten it with the bike on the ground?

 

[anrkizm95]

if the wheel still dosn`t want to spin easy check the pads you may have knocked one out of alighnment also pump the brake a few times and ride around the block slowly.it should have a little bit of drag to it when spinning

 

[twp081321]

yeah i know it should have a little drag..i cant even get the axle to tighen all the way...im probably just gonna take it in so its right...

just a poor college student trying to save a few bucks...that never works

 

[anrkizm95]

i torqued all my fasteners with the front end raised.if you need torque specs let me know.

 

[anrkizm95]

sorry i thought you got the axle tight.let me go look at mine

 

[anrkizm95]

ok loosen the brake caliper and remove the axle check the threads in right fork.heres my ph no.8066904061 if its easier for you to call

 

[ztied]

usually there is a metal tube inbetween the bearings.This is what keeps the bearings from pressing inwards too far.This tube will move up and down a little.Take the axle out,and put a little grease on it,and gently slide it back in the wheel,I usually have my foot under the tire a little to help move it up and down,while I am working the axle in.Don`t bang it too hard,if you use a hammer.Hopefully this helps you