Rear Tire Removal

[k_reed_14]

I'm just trying to find out what I need to do to remove the rear tire on an '06 uly. I did some searching and can't find anything. I've got a service manual on the way but it won't be here for a while and the tire needs changed. Any help is appreciated.

 

[dans03firebolt]

I just had my tires changed and my mechanic chargers $60 to mount and balance a tire. He told me when I picked it up as he is a friend of mine for about 20yrs now. He said Danny I would charge no less than $100 next time on this style Buell. He said it is the hardest wheel he has ever removed from a bike in his life. When I heard that I was glad I didn't try to tackle the job myself.

 

[LeFox]

come on, changing the tire is easy as hell!

- rear brake clamp
- rh lower side of swingarm, 2 bolts
- axle
- slide belt off
- back wheel out
- change tire & balance
- put wheel back
- put axle halfway and slide belt on
- put axle in and check if the belt is aligned
- tighten axle
- fit rear brake clamp
- tighter 2 lower bolt with some loctite

100$ is nuts, especially for a friend

 

[k_reed_14]

This wheel was the easiest thing ever to change. I think it might have taken me ten minutes to get it off and ten minutes to get it back on and that was taking my time. Thanks for the help LeFox.

 

[LeFox]

no problem [up]

 

[dans03firebolt]

Ok maybe he didn't do it right. He said it was tough though. He didn't charge me $100. I said he charged me the normal $60 to take off the bike, mount and balance the new tire and reinstall on the bike. That is average for a shop to do that.

 

[talondestiny]

Anyone know what the correct torque is to tighten the rear axle? I have heard that if it's too tight it might destroy your bearings.

 

[Alfatango1]

The first time I had a rear tire changed on my Bolt I brought it to a sport bike guy in Chandler AZ who quoted me $35 which was half off the dealer. After I got it back he told me how hard it was and didn't want to do it the next time. I never asked him why it was hard, I was just glad I saved $35 bucks.

 

[kalifornia]

talon, I just remove the play and a tad tighter after that. sorry don't know the spec.

 

[Ebeo1]

What size wrench do you need to fit the rear axle?

 

[lleubbx]

I just changed my back tire and it was a fast and clean job (xb12s).
I get it off and take it to the shop (awesome guy, super carefull) change the tire, balance and paid 10€.[up]
Took 15 minutes to mount and after all just spend 10€.

My xb12s uses 22mm wrench for the rear axle.

 

[tuneport67ss]

The double sided nut in the tool bag is for removing the axles. When I did mine, It was agrivating at first because I pulled the tensioner and everything. Only after I had pulled it did I realize how easy it was. The next time I pulled it, it was sinch and didnt take mor than 10 min. total. Took longer to put it on the stand than it did to pull the wheel.
Just loosen the locking bolt on the bottom and then unscrew the axle. It is also easier on the install if you pull the rear caliper and then put it back on after the wheel is back on.

 

[AdventureUly]

I think I will have a go at this then. My belt snapped and I have got a new one to put on, but can't get the bike to a dealer.

The dealer told me i had to remove the hugger and belt guard.

Is this right? or can i leave them on?

 

[anrkizm95]

its not hard at all.first time it took 10 min to pull tire and rim off and another 20 to to swap tire and balance.for 100.00 bucks you can buy the tire changer and balancer at harbor freight.

 

[anrkizm95]

torque on rear axle is 52 ft lbs.thats for my 09scg yours should be the same.

 

[strmvt]

Just did mine tires and just lossened the pinch bolt pulled the axle halway slid the belt off pulled the axle and dropped the tire/wheel didn`t pull the tensioner or brake caliper.

 

[Macbuell]

Can we get a walk-through movie of how to remove rear tire Dave?! I would love one.

 

[Nuage420b]

The front and rear are both simple and when you think about the engineering involved in designing the wheel to be so easy its just one more thing to thank erik for.

 

[AdventureUly]

I will attempt this tomorrow to replace my drive belt. I have never done it before, I will take pictures and do a write up when done.

I will soon know if it is easy or not.

Wish me luck.

 

[Ebeo1]

I just had my tires changed cost my $77 for mount and balance, tire disposal, and taxes.

http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-tire-changer-attachment-42927.html

hhhhmmm this little unit would pay for itself after .78 uses at the rate I'm going through tires I need it at least once a year.

granted I have broken a lot of stuff from harbor freight but I think with that price and the infrequent use it would get from me I can justify the purchase which I will be doing.