Nice video.. I always like seeing how others go about changing tires.. never know when you might learn something.. like your trick about putting the hair dryer in side the tire to warm it up.. haven't thought of that one before.. I usually plop it down in front of a space heater if no sun out.. but I like your method.. going to give that a try next tire change.. I have two tips for you.. for front axle removal, get an axle puller.. Powercell Performance makes one that fits axles on our big KTM's.. makes it way easier and no banging inside your wheel with metal objects trying to get it out.. number 2, for rear wheel mounting, I keep a short piece of 2x4, maybe 20in long and I put the end of it under the rear tire, and while sitting on my ass behind the wheel, I use it as a lever to lift the rear wheel up to where I can slide the axle in.. it's still a bit of a pain.. I sometimes have to cross one of my legs under the wheel and let the wheel rest on my leg to give it enough height to insert the axle, but I've gotten to where I can lift it, and even move the wheel from side to side and change the angle etc. with one hand, while the other hand is pushing the axle in to place.. where do you live in the NW? I am in Renton, near Seattle..
Hi there! I just got my front wheel balanced and installed it back on the motorcycle. After I did it I realized that I actually greased the whole axle, including the left end (as you ride) that is clamped at the bottom of the fork. Is this bad, it may produce slipping down the road? Should I take it apart again and clean the ends of the axle and leave the grease just on the floating section? Thank you!
Hi, thanks for the Video. Just wondering what the tool is that you used to measure the slack on your chain and what are the make and model of those front and rear supports you use to hold the Bike up?
FYI: You have to be very careful with the 32mm wrench that comes in the tool bag because you can easily scrape the paint off the edge of the swing arm because of the sharp edge of the wrench. trust me, first time I adjusted the chain, I left my 32mm socket at work and used the one in the tool bag. NEVER AGAIN!!!! New 1290 Super Adventure R with a paint scrape that only I can see....made me cry
Thanks enjoyed that, until I saw the outtakes. Is it really that hard to get the rear wheel back or is there a trick that you figured out? Great bike, love mine, and how do you keep it so clean?
Hey John! It was a little difficult dealing with the weight of the tire while lining everything up and keeping that right-side space from being knocked out by the caliper mounting plate. I'm considering something like the Pit Bull, Pit Crew Tire Wedge for my next tire change - it would have simplified things quite a bit. Thanks for the question. Ride, Wrench, Repeat!
They are wearing really nicely - as expected from a dual compound tire. I've noticed a significant speed-wobble above 95mph. I'm not sure if it's the tires, or the bike geometry (stock steering damper), or a combination of the two. I'd test your current set up at speed to see if you have a similar wobble. Thanks for watching, and thanks for the question. Ride, Wrench, Repeat!
Great job Dude! Now I know how to get mine on! Thanks! Peace!
Thanks for this!
Why do you don’t do loctite 243 on bolts front calipers like it’s whritten in the manual?
Had my adventure 1090 r for a year, and had the rear wheel out to fit a new twinduro. Found it a bloody nightmare refitting it due to it weighs a ton.
I know what you mean! Heavy chunk of unsprung mass!
Ride, Wrench, Repeat
I saw you had a spoke torque wrench but you never mentioned the torque specs. I also have a spoke torque wrench. Any ideas where I should start?
Please there is any pression sensor on the wheels? Or it’s calculated another way?
Nice video.. I always like seeing how others go about changing tires.. never know when you might learn something.. like your trick about putting the hair dryer in side the tire to warm it up.. haven't thought of that one before.. I usually plop it down in front of a space heater if no sun out.. but I like your method.. going to give that a try next tire change..
I have two tips for you.. for front axle removal, get an axle puller.. Powercell Performance makes one that fits axles on our big KTM's.. makes it way easier and no banging inside your wheel with metal objects trying to get it out.. number 2, for rear wheel mounting, I keep a short piece of 2x4, maybe 20in long and I put the end of it under the rear tire, and while sitting on my ass behind the wheel, I use it as a lever to lift the rear wheel up to where I can slide the axle in.. it's still a bit of a pain.. I sometimes have to cross one of my legs under the wheel and let the wheel rest on my leg to give it enough height to insert the axle, but I've gotten to where I can lift it, and even move the wheel from side to side and change the angle etc. with one hand, while the other hand is pushing the axle in to place.. where do you live in the NW? I am in Renton, near Seattle..
This channel is awesome!
Hi there! I just got my front wheel balanced and installed it back on the motorcycle. After I did it I realized that I actually greased the whole axle, including the left end (as you ride) that is clamped at the bottom of the fork. Is this bad, it may produce slipping down the road? Should I take it apart again and clean the ends of the axle and leave the grease just on the floating section? Thank you!
Hi, thanks for the Video. Just wondering what the tool is that you used to measure the slack on your chain and what are the make and model of those front and rear supports you use to hold the Bike up?
I was able to answer my own questions. Pit Bull and Mitutoyo. Lol
FYI: You have to be very careful with the 32mm wrench that comes in the tool bag because you can easily scrape the paint off the edge of the swing arm because of the sharp edge of the wrench. trust me, first time I adjusted the chain, I left my 32mm socket at work and used the one in the tool bag. NEVER AGAIN!!!! New 1290 Super Adventure R with a paint scrape that only I can see....made me cry
Get the PB pit crew tire wedge!
Thanks enjoyed that, until I saw the outtakes. Is it really that hard to get the rear wheel back or is there a trick that you figured out? Great bike, love mine, and how do you keep it so clean?
Hey John! It was a little difficult dealing with the weight of the tire while lining everything up and keeping that right-side space from being knocked out by the caliper mounting plate. I'm considering something like the Pit Bull, Pit Crew Tire Wedge for my next tire change - it would have simplified things quite a bit.
Thanks for the question.
Ride, Wrench, Repeat!
Is there a need to take the front callipers off?
I don’t think so. I was wondering the same thing.
Thinking of road rubber...how’s it doing? What tire you using?Nice vid!
They are wearing really nicely - as expected from a dual compound tire. I've noticed a significant speed-wobble above 95mph. I'm not sure if it's the tires, or the bike geometry (stock steering damper), or a combination of the two.
I'd test your current set up at speed to see if you have a similar wobble.
Thanks for watching, and thanks for the question.
Ride, Wrench, Repeat!