Triumphrat

whodatpat · 04-06-2005

Last night on my evening commute I picked up a rusted old cutnail in my rear tyre. Since the dealer was closed I had it towed home. (Let’s not get into that but I HATE GEICO now.) Rather than pay another $100 for a tow to the dealer, I am thinking about removing the rear tire and taking it up there.
Is this a fairly straight forward process, or should I be leery of anything? I have never removed a chain. What tools would be required?

Cuppa500 · 04-06-2005

Assuming you have a centrestand or lift, no big deal. You do not need to remove the chain from the machine. Once you've undone the rear axle (24mm & 27mm I think), & withdrawn it, you can loop the chain over the swingarm, & remove the rear wheel. Don't bother trying to get the tyre off, just take the wheel to the dealers. When putting it back together, ensure you have the rear wheel 'in line' & adjust the chain so you have 25mm to 30mm up & down movement, when on the centre stand.
regards
cuppa

MickMaguire · 04-06-2005

It's very easy. I assume you mean remove the rear wheel not the tire - dont try the latter, just take the wheel off and take it to the dealer.

Ok -
1. Loosen rear axle nut
2. support the back of the bike - clear of the ground on the centerstand or pitstand etc.
3. remove the chainguard
4. slacken chain adjusters right off and push wheel forward - you can now lift hte chain off the sprockets and over to the left - hang it on the swing arm out of the way.
5. undo rear axle nut and remove
6. Whiel supporting wheel slide out axle being careful to catch spacers etc.
7. Gently let the weel to the ground
8. pull up wards on caliper asembly to allow it to clear rear rotor
9. roll wheel out and clear of bike.

10. Make sure nobody tries to sit on the bike while the wheel is off!

Others will fill in no doubt if I forgot anything.

whodatpat · 04-06-2005

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8. pull up wards on caliper asembly to allow it to clear rear rotor

Does this mean I will need to unbolt some or all of the caliper bolts?

I will not attempt to destroy my rim by removing the tire. :hammer: The whole thing will take the ride to the dealer.

MickMaguire · 04-06-2005

no - just pivot it with it's carrier up & out of the way. when you remove the rear axle it will remain attached to the bike (at the swing arm) via the torque reaction arm.

It wont need to move very far if at all.

[ This message was edited by: MickMaguire on 2005-04-06 09:23 ]

crosstie · 04-06-2005

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What tools would be required?

Don't forget you'll need a decent-size torque wrench when you put the wheel back on... can be one of those 'unexpected' expenses, but hell, everyone should have a torque wrench. Or two... :-D

rigby · 04-06-2005

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Don't forget you'll need a decent-size torque wrench when you put the wheel back on...

Yep. And the torque specifications should be in your owner's manual.

And, while you're at the dealer, you might as well order a maintenance manual too.

whodatpat · 04-06-2005

Thanks all. I will pick up a good torque wrench. they are nice to have to hammer on things anyhow. :hammer:
I have a Factory Manyal. I think i'd like to buy the Hayse manual for idiots too.