Rear Wheel Removal Question

[Bossanova]

Got to change out my back tire and have a wheel removal question. The Service manual instructs to lift the rear by the using the jack points on the muffler. I have an aftermarket muffler so can I remove the rear wheel with it lifted on a swingarm lift? Does the swingarm need to be hanging to be able to remove the drive belt?
Note the XB Manual states the same-Lift at the muffler jacking points, so is it the same too?
BTW... 3465 miles on the stock Pirelli

 

[Miami78]

You can remove it just fine lifting it by the swingarm.

 

[Bossanova]

Thanks,
Is this normal milage expected for a Pirelli?

 

[Miami78]

I got almost 5k from mine, but still was not down to the cords, just really really close to the wear bars. I had a puncture that had been plugged that was starting to fail, probably could have gotten another 1k out of them otherwise.

 

[WALLSXB]

I just got almost 4500 out of mine but I just switched to Pirelli Angels. They are suppost to have a long tread life and I've been happy with them in the twisties. [up]. Mine wer'nt showing cords , just had the wear indicators wore down. What pressure are you running in them?

 

[Red93stang]

Mine were to the cords at 4500. I talked to a Pirelli rep that comes in to my work. He seemed to think it was do to the length of time sitting at the dealer and or the factory. I ran the correct pressure all the time, I have done several wheelies though. Could that have something to do with it?

 

[Miami78]

I don't have them anymore, so I can't check, but I remember looking at the birth date of my tires and they were only a couple months old when I picked my bike up. Hated those tires though, was happy to replace them. Never did burn outs or wheelies but they still wore out fast and were very loose in the corners, even when pressures were correct. Love my road 2ct's...over 5k on them and they barely look used, plus way more grippy.

 

[Bossanova]

I'm def changing brands. Most likely Michelin power pures or pilot power 2ct.
Couple of wheelies here too. Only one short 5 second burnout, the rest just hard, fast riding.

 

[Red93stang]

they still wore out fast and were very loose in the corners, even when pressures were correct

I agree with that! They never did feel that good in the corners. I went with the Bridgestone Battle Axe BT016 and what a difference it has made in that bike![up]

 

[Midnight82]

Metzler M3's were AWESOME.

I got great performance out of them and I pulled 9k miles out of them.

 

[Miami78]

Bossanova - the power 2ct's are some nice tires, but the softer compound on them is only that last inch of outside edge. If you're not using every bit of the tire you're better off getting the regular powers and saving some money...

 

[anrkizm95]

i got right around 2800 miles out of the pirelli.

 

[Bossanova]

If you're not using every bit of the tire you're better off getting the regular powers and saving some money...

About 500 miles of the 3465 was in the mountains in NC (Tail of the dragon and surrounding area)this past summer. I have two trips planned there this upcoming spring and want the best for that type riding.

 

[Miami78]

Nice! Yep, you want the 2ct's!

 

[crxtasy169]

I can tell by looking at you tire that you have not been running the correct pressure. Running a tire with to low of pressure can reduce your tires life by up to %60. For instance I got 9k out of my first stock Perelli on my 2009. Recommended pressure check is at least once a week. The visual signs your tire is showing is called scalloping. Your next tire will last much longer with the right pressure. Good luck.

 

[Bossanova]

Thanks guys, I'm sure you are right about the tire pressure. I'm bad about just jumping on and going. I'll check pressures to verify.
@crxtasy- I sent you a PM earlier.

 

[Bossanova]

yep, low. embarressed to say how low.:-X

 

[bobaganoosh]

also you could try using your brakes more istead of engine braking (down shifting) if u do that alot

 

[Bossanova]

also you could try using your brakes more istead of engine braking (down shifting) if u do that alot

another good suggestion. I need to pay more attention to that too.

 

[1125rguy]

i ran lower tire pressure for wheelies for about 2 months and had to replace the rear, then started cornering through some back road routes and that lasted another 2 months. i switched to 2cts and got the same results, maybe a couple hundred more miles but the corsa rossos never slipped once for me on correct pressure and actually heated up faster than everyone around me. i actually got a few guys to switch from 2ct to the corsas. JMO.