Triumphrat

blinker · 06-22-2006

Tried the search feature with no luck.

It's time to replace the rear tire. I have a Michelin Pilot all ready and waiting. I want to remove the rear wheel so I can just take it to the shop and have them mount the tire. The service manager said to just remove the safety clip and loosen/remove the big nut. Is it really that simple? Is there anything else to do? What about the chain and sprocket and the brakes?

FYI, it's an 02 Triple.

Raynewb · 06-22-2006

It really is as simple as that. Up on the single sided rear stand, free the clip which stops the nut rotating. Unlock the nut, wheel comes off leaving the chain and brake disc in place. Couldn't be simpler.
I do my own tyres in 30 minutes these days.
Ray

Curmudgeon · 06-22-2006

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On 2006-06-22 12:42, Raynewb wrote:

I do my own tyres in 30 minutes these days.

What tools do you use to mount and balance them?

[ This message was edited by: Curmudgeon on 2006-06-22 13:23 ]

nyburner · 06-22-2006

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On 2006-06-22 12:16, blinker wrote:
What about the chain and sprocket and the brakes?

That stuff is hub-mounted, not attached to the wheel, so you are good to go. You will obviously have to remove the can to pull the wheel off, unless you have an undertail exhaust. Just make sure you remember the order and sides the spacer and dish-washers go on when you re-install.

blinker · 06-23-2006

I have a high-mount exhaust, so the whole removal process to less than 5 minutes. Talk about easy!

Ricochet_Rabbit · 06-23-2006

Unless you have a Catepillar bulldozer tool kit you'll spend more time finding the socket than removing the wheel. It's huge - Sears doesn't have it. Got mine off a Mac tool truck.

GrahamC · 06-23-2006

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On 2006-06-23 12:21, Ricochet_Rabbit wrote:
Unless you have a Catepillar bulldozer tool kit you'll spend more time finding the socket than removing the wheel. It's huge - Sears doesn't have it. Got mine off a Mac tool truck.

What size is it?

Curmudgeon · 06-23-2006

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On 2006-06-23 13:28, GrahamC wrote:

What size is it?

46 mm.

nyburner · 06-23-2006

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On 2006-06-23 12:21, Ricochet_Rabbit wrote:
It's huge - Sears doesn't have it. Got mine off a Mac tool truck.

No, they dont carry metric that big...but a standard 1-13/16 inch works...and that they do have.

[ This message was edited by: nyburner on 2006-06-23 14:19 ]

Curmudgeon · 06-23-2006

This thread shows what I think is the best socket.