Rear Tire change

coolguy266 · Post by **coolguy266** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 2:51 pm

Hey guys I bought a new tire and I want to just take the rear tire to the shop, cause it will be free to have the new one mount verse bring the whole bike down.. any advice on doing this, I dont have a bike stand.. but do have 2 floor jacks

Hiras · Post by **Hiras** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 3:40 pm

Using floor jacks sounds tricky and possibly quite dangerous. Stretch to a paddock stand if you can. They are available pretty cheaply now and are invaluable for chain adjustments and rear wheel removal. I regularly remove my rear wheel to clean those hard to get to parts of the swinging arm and it would be a nightmare without a stand. Good luck, Hiras

coolguy266 · Post by **coolguy266** » Fri Jun 11, 2004 11:20 am

Got the tires off, and used the 2 heavy duty jack stands. No problem at all. A lot easier that I expected.

orionburn · Post by **orionburn** » Fri Jun 11, 2004 11:25 am

Cool...I haven't had the money to invest in a swing arm stand, so I use the method of 2 floor jacks as well with stands. Can be tricky getting it up, and found it's a lot easier with 2 people, but it gets the job done. My matinence guy here at work said he might be able to make a s/a stand for me since there really isn't much to them. Just can't see why they cost so damned much. "I have come here to chew bubble-gum and kick ass... and I'm all out of bubble-gum." <img src="http://members.optusnet.com.au/lanemeye ... karate.gif" style="border:0;"/>

Nbot · Post by **Nbot** » Sat Jun 12, 2004 12:51 pm

did you all have "buttons" welded onto the swingarm for the stand? my litre fizzer doesn't have the spool spots....and if so what exactly are buttons?

djalbin · Post by **djalbin** » Sat Jun 12, 2004 1:21 pm

Nbot, I bought a Lockhart Phillips swingarm stand that does not require buttons. It has rubber coated spring-loaded extensions that slide under the swingarm. Works great. You can position it along the swingarm to get either the height you want or to position the stand so it's not in the way. When you push down on the stand (to lift the bike) it will lift the rear and pull it back towards you before it locks in place. Unless you have an assistant to hold the front wheel straight - use tie-downs or something to lock the front wheel straight (run the tie-downs from the clip-ons to the rider or passenger foot pegs on each side of the bike). This will keep the front wheel locked inline with the rear wheel and you will be able to raise/lower the bike without any tip over. Don

Nbot · Post by **Nbot** » Sat Jun 12, 2004 4:09 pm

djalbin, sweet & thanx for the tip...although I am possibly interested in the buttons for swing arm sliders as well....?<img src="http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v23 ... _Emote.gif" style="border:0;"/>

djalbin · Post by **djalbin** » Sat Jun 12, 2004 5:00 pm

Nbot, FYI ... locking the front wheel so it stays straight, while you raise the rear with the stand, is the same for any type of swingarm stand. Keep the front wheel straight and locked if you don't want a tip over. Don

Post by **FZRDude** » Sat Jun 12, 2004 8:05 pm

Don, thanks for the tip. I would more than likely found out the hard way. Nathan, Yes, you have to have either the swing-arm drilled and tapped for the studs on the spools/buttons or have a nut welded to the bottom of the swing-arm. I have a Targa Stand that is for Spools but...... I'm having my brother-in-law make a new bracket for the stand so I don't have to do the Drill and Tap or Welding methods. Tim <img src="http://img69.photobucket.com/albums/v20 ...  Dir. of Entertainment<a href="http://eddieandthecruisersmc.com" target="top"> Eddie & the Cruisers</a>

Post by **jjs777** » Sat Jun 12, 2004 9:59 pm

the most cost effective stands are here... <a href="http://www.handyindustries.com/webdeals ...  Scroll down the page and you will find the front and rear stands for $99. Yes - I have them and except I can't boast that I paid $250 for aluminum race stands - these are quite nice thank you. I bought the ones with the rubber mount for the rear stand and brings the bike up nice. No biker should be without. Makes cleaning and maintenance e-z -John PS Warning...once you put your bike up on the stands...it's quite possible you'll get into MUCH more maintenance then you set out. grumble grumble 1040...polishing frame...grumble grumble...tooth brush for hard to reach places - more grumble<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eyes.gif ALT=":rolleyes"> Tim insert cool smiley here. Edited by: <A HREF=http://p072.ezboard.com/bexupbrotherhoo ... >jjs777</A> <IMG HEIGHT=10 WIDTH=10 SRC="http://home.comcast.net/~john.stempien/ ... larger.gif" BORDER=0> at: 6/12/04 8:00 pm

Post by **FZRDude** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 12:09 am

I only paid $100 bor both f/r. Some guy on another forum traded his bike for a cruiser and didn't need them. And that was $100 including shipping. Sorry... Tim <img src="http://img69.photobucket.com/albums/v20 ...  Dir. of Entertainment<a href="http://eddieandthecruisersmc.com" target="top"> Eddie & the Cruisers</a>

Nbot · Post by **Nbot** » Mon Jun 14, 2004 12:26 pm

thanx jjs for tip on stands...(universal ones I presume) I'll probably get some here shortly... so what, just order some swingarm sliders, then get a nut that fits em, and get someone to weld it on all pretty? that simple, no other tricks?

Post by **jjs777** » Mon Jun 14, 2004 3:28 pm

if you go with the universal ones like I did...they have adjustablity for width to fit most swingarms and a rubber mount point. No drilling no nothing - and for at least the 89-96 fzr1000, the rubber mount fits perfectly just ahead of rear axle blocks - very secure I think.

Cosmo007 · Post by **Cosmo007** » Tue Jun 15, 2004 9:13 am

Heys guys, I picked up a stand out of Australia by "Anderson Stands" for about $150 usd including the shipping. This stand locks in on the swingarm pivot and can be used to work on either the front or the back of the bike. You just need to tie down the rear of the bike to raise the front. This is a great stand with very good quality and useability. If you are looking for front and rear stands and are on a budget I recommend this one. One other bonus about this stand is that the rear suspension remains unwaited allowing for easy rear suspension maintainance.

Nbot · Post by **Nbot** » Wed Jun 23, 2004 3:50 pm

the Anderson stands are now $200, and although it would be nice for suspension work, I went with the Handy stands for $95 front and rear today.

Post by **FZRDude** » Sat Jun 26, 2004 6:36 pm

Well, I now have a new Pilot Sport fitted to the rear to match the front. I only have about 2 miles on it so far, but it is new and I am happy. The brackets that my brother-in-law made for my rear stand work perfectly. One question though, when using both front and rear stands, is it best to raise the front first or the rear? Tim <img src="http://img69.photobucket.com/albums/v20 ...   Has anyone seen my keys? Dir. of Entertainment<a href="http://eddieandthecruisersmc.com" target="top"> Eddie & the Cruisers</a>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p072.ezboard.com/bexupbrotherhoo ... FZRDude</A> at: 6/26/04 6:36 pm

YZF Rat · Post by **YZF Rat** » Sat Jun 26, 2004 6:57 pm

Tim, I lift the back first because it is more stable. I'm due for new tyres and have ordered two Pilot Sport Powers, a 120/70 & a 190/50 & I'm realy looking forward to next weekends scratch up the hills. In the general discussion you started that achieved a HUGE status you spoke about the new tyre sliding experiace. Well my tyres are now pretty stuffed, obviously, & I have been having the time of my life. Huge burnouts in first by just twisting the throttle & the odd vertical wheelstand when the tyre bites because its getting sticky from all the attention its receiving (an experiance one shouldn't miss) & don't forget the power slides leaving work on the cold tyre (not game to try them when the tyres warm). Just something I felt like sharing. Richie

orionburn · Post by **orionburn** » Sun Jun 27, 2004 12:08 pm

I'm getting ready to do this fun job as well since I need a new rear tire. What do you look for when checking the bearings to see if they need replacement? I know what to do when it comes to greasing & lubing the parts, but don't know how to tell if the bearings need replacement or not. Nate Number of total posts (as of 6/21): 274 Number of posts not related to smilies: 255 Number of posts that have been beneficial to somebody: 3 Number of posts that have pissed off John: Priceless Not all of my posts can make John mad...for everything else there's Tim

Post by **jjs777** » Sun Jun 27, 2004 1:29 pm

I am no NASCAR mechanic...but have doing cars and such since I was wee high to a tad pole Look for scuffed bearings, anything that looks burnt is a problem. If things look NICE AND SHINY then chances you as long as you pack em with greese you all set. If for someone goes to look DUE to a suspected problem then it would be wise to replace all bearings - seals - dust covers etc. -John PS Some may be in the mentality that since this is your life your dealing with...and you really rely on only 2 wheels - then perhaps new nicknacks are a wise invenstment. For me...ahhh run with it.

Nbot · Post by **Nbot** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 11:05 am

thanx o.burn for the tip on floor jacks! came in handy here after I hoisted the front up with an I-beam pulley at my uncle's garage to get both wheels off<img src="http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v23 ... nferno.gif" style="border:0;"/>--course I had to use a jack right at the exup valve to get high enough--too bad my stands hadn't arrived yet <img src="http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v23 ... CN4466.jpg" style="border:0;"/> not near as fancy as John's frame/hoist but it gets 'er done>>> Edited by: <A HREF=http://p072.ezboard.com/bexupbrotherhoo ... ot>Nbot</A> at: 6/29/04 9:21 am

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