Dude, you’re a genius. I looked at this video cause I like man I don’t have a special tool and you said a bolt. I turned around and grabbed one random bolt and turned around and it fit better than a tool would.
I just changed my front tire, and this is a good instructional video. My only recommendation would be loosening the bolts on the brake assembly (but leaving it attached) before taking the wheel off; I had to apply a lot of torque, and the loose forks made it harder.
I love the idea of an inverted bolt, I've never taken my front wheel off because of having to buy a huge Allen wrench to fit that hole, lol. However, not sure why you would take your calipers off since the wheel and disks would drop down clear of them. Also, you need to mention torque settings. People should be aware of when they have to put the wheel back on, they need a torque wrench and to know the settings of their wheel before doing major damage or not tightening them.
Interesting. Floor jack would solve my issue of what tool I need for the street triple and the cb500 front tire. I got the rear stand and I can go get the floor jack since I need that anyway. Tools are expensive. Hope it works. Thank you.
Heck yeah that's what ima do. I found out u can run a piece of rebar through the middle of the bike and put two Jack stands on each side and raise the bike with the back stand and then set ur floor stands under the rebar. Makes short work for removing the rear shock or adjusting things on the swing arm
Thanks, I learnt something. I was wondering what could be the most secure to put the chain and lock through, I always heard that the front wheel is too easy to be removed. What about between the front fork on top of the fender? Cheers
If you're trying to chain it up for security I'd run it through the swingarm, chain and rear wheel. But a thief will get anything if they want it bad enough.
you lifted it on the header...? theres a reason he skipped forward to it being in the air lol id bet you could hear the headers bending and creaking and shit
not true.Where they meet is pretty strong and back supported by frame.Most OEM headers are heavy overbuild and why weight junkies replace them both for sound as well
@@rubensahak9178 then why did mine crackle and make sounds haha nothing happened but it made me nervous no lie...i guess i just imagine lifting a car by the exhaust cus i work on cars for a living lol
the forks on mine are too tight to get the wheel, spacer, and speed sensor off from inside the forks on the axel bolt. Do I need to loosen the forks to get the wheel loose?
I was thinking I could use my stand under the fork bottoms (with a helper to stabilize) to lift the front. This method seems more safe in preventing a bike drop.
@@SmallEngineRepair thanks a lot bro i jack it straight where the headers all join up , it work very well .. job done thanks a lot !!!!!! :) and after looking on plenty of forum , it seems to be the right place to floor jack a motorcycle , so you are 100% right !
I tried the bolt trick, but I just stripped the threads and even after grinding two sides flat, I still couldn’t get enough torque without slippage. I ended up going to NAPA and buying a socket for $20 that I’ll probably lose before the next front tire change.
Watching this because I just realized the dealer I bought my bike from 3 years ago put my front tire on backwards. Thankfully I barely ride in the rain and nothing happened the few times I did.
Dude, you’re a genius. I looked at this video cause I like man I don’t have a special tool and you said a bolt. I turned around and grabbed one random bolt and turned around and it fit better than a tool would.
Yessir. I'm glad I could help. Sometimes the simplest things are the hardest to notice.
I just changed my front tire, and this is a good instructional video. My only recommendation would be loosening the bolts on the brake assembly (but leaving it attached) before taking the wheel off; I had to apply a lot of torque, and the loose forks made it harder.
I love the idea of an inverted bolt, I've never taken my front wheel off because of having to buy a huge Allen wrench to fit that hole, lol. However, not sure why you would take your calipers off since the wheel and disks would drop down clear of them. Also, you need to mention torque settings. People should be aware of when they have to put the wheel back on, they need a torque wrench and to know the settings of their wheel before doing major damage or not tightening them.
Interesting. Floor jack would solve my issue of what tool I need for the street triple and the cb500 front tire. I got the rear stand and I can go get the floor jack since I need that anyway. Tools are expensive. Hope it works. Thank you.
Heck yeah that's what ima do. I found out u can run a piece of rebar through the middle of the bike and put two Jack stands on each side and raise the bike with the back stand and then set ur floor stands under the rebar. Makes short work for removing the rear shock or adjusting things on the swing arm
It’s key jack under where the collect into one as you don’t want to bend your headers.
Thanks, I learnt something. I was wondering what could be the most secure to put the chain and lock through, I always heard that the front wheel is too easy to be removed. What about between the front fork on top of the fender? Cheers
If you're trying to chain it up for security I'd run it through the swingarm, chain and rear wheel. But a thief will get anything if they want it bad enough.
@@SmallEngineRepair thanks. My cbr500r doesn't really allow through the swingarm
February? 70F? All Winter?..... The answer is to move where you live - We’re in full blown depression by February in the upper States.. 👌
Yeah buddy. But this year has been crazy, we were having 30 degree nights in April! Ridiculous!
you lifted it on the header...? theres a reason he skipped forward to it being in the air lol id bet you could hear the headers bending and creaking and shit
not true.Where they meet is pretty strong and back supported by frame.Most OEM headers are heavy overbuild and why weight junkies replace them both for sound as well
@@rubensahak9178 then why did mine crackle and make sounds haha nothing happened but it made me nervous no lie...i guess i just imagine lifting a car by the exhaust cus i work on cars for a living lol
the forks on mine are too tight to get the wheel, spacer, and speed sensor off from inside the forks on the axel bolt. Do I need to loosen the forks to get the wheel loose?
I'm not sure, I've never had that problem. 🤔
Omg your bolt trick is fucking genius
I aim to please.
Innovation is the name of the game, well done n ride safe!
I was thinking I could use my stand under the fork bottoms (with a helper to stabilize) to lift the front. This method seems more safe in preventing a bike drop.
Hmmm... I've never thought of trying that. But yeah, floor jack under headers is definitely sturdier.
Really helpful 👌
Instructions unclear got my shmeat stuck in a blender
What side was the spacer on the big nut side or the empty hole
Small Engine Shop where do you lift it .. look like on the header .... ?
Yep. I just put the jack on the header where they all join up. Plenty strong enough.
@@SmallEngineRepair thanks a lot bro i jack it straight where the headers all join up , it work very well .. job done thanks a lot !!!!!! :) and after looking on plenty of forum , it seems to be the right place to floor jack a motorcycle , so you are 100% right !
Glad it worked for you. 👍
Nice vid! Thanks bro!! What do you think about motorcycle jack instead of wheel jacks?
I've never used a motorcycle jack but there is so much plastic on street bikes, even underneath, I'd be a little scared to use it.
Love the last comment lol. I say the same thing in my videos.
I tried the bolt trick, but I just stripped the threads and even after grinding two sides flat, I still couldn’t get enough torque without slippage. I ended up going to NAPA and buying a socket for $20 that I’ll probably lose before the next front tire change.
Sounds like you need to loosen those 10mm bolts facing forwards a little more. It shouldn't be that hard to turn.
Holy shit it’s mr Subaru
this is guy is rockin the farmer look realy well, he is not a hipster odvs, so im more likely to listen to what he says.
Ha! Thanks. I do live on a farm in the middle of nowhere but I like my street toys too.
2:42 the "special tool" if he'd put 2 nuts on that bolt thread he could've used a wrench.
dump trump so fast....oh and I like ur name too. a jam nut and another nut would avoid the grinding. great solution
Lifting the front by the headers is BAD.
I've done it several times now and had no trouble. You do it how you want. Thanks for watching.
How are you lifting the bike?
With a jack under the headers.
strap the rear to stand and put weight on stand bottom in case of imbalance.I dropped my bike doing exactly this and learn my lesson
Without the downvotes I can't tell if this is a good idea. My head is saying no.
u don’t need a special tool my dude u just push it through 😂
Watching this because I just realized the dealer I bought my bike from 3 years ago put my front tire on backwards. Thankfully I barely ride in the rain and nothing happened the few times I did.
Holy Crap that is dangerous! I'm glad you found out, were you able to get it changed around?
You're not an idiot
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Can lift that 7 ton dump in the back ground but uses a worthless way to jack a bike up.
Worthless? Worked pretty darn good for me and plenty others.