Dark Side Help

[sliderjr2]

So I just put on the Goodyear Triple Tred in 205/60/16.

I'm just looking to confirm what I think I already know. I don't think I got this tire on correctly, and i'm guessing the Splines aren't lined up. Please look at this picture and confirm my concerns.

EDIT: I would imagine that seam wouldn't show up if correctly installed. Correct?

http://i1052.photobucket.com/albums/s456/sliderjr2/reartire_zpsehjuyedm.jpg

[IamGCW]

Looks wrong.  I just removed my TT and changed to a N5000.  With the TT (or other tires) my valk did not have that gap. 

Gil

[old2soon]

The Valkyrie most generally will take a 205-65-16 with out modifying anything. Are the O-rings installed correctly? Did you have the plate out that holds the rubber drive bushings in the wheel? Is that plate installed correctly? Is the driven piece all the way in the 5 holes in the plate? Some times-NOT always-ya gotta hold yer jaw just right!  RIDE SAFE.

[sliderjr2]

Okay thanks guys. I'll try again. You either saved my life, or more likely my Splines.

[Momz]

USING A CAR TIRE WILL NOT EFFECT THE WHEEL SPACING WITHIN THE SWINGARM.

There is limited space for the wheel within the swing arm. If all your parts were returned to their proper positions during the reassembly and you did not use undue force, I'd say you were OK.

However, removing the wheel and checking your reassembly would be prudent.

Earlier this year I helped a friend with his tire removal and reassembly when he bought a new tire, caused him to panic also. After looking at my own three valks, he was convinced that it was OK.

[Punisher]

May have too much grease in the bottom of the ring gear cup.   I've seen that hold the rim out about that far before until you press in hard enough to squeeze the excess grease out.

Also keep in mind that it is good to put the axle through the swingarm/rim before sliding the wheel into the final drive.  This ensures proper alignment so that you don't cut the o-rings, especially the large one on the backside of the flange splines.

[Daniel Meyer]

That seam will show when correctly installed. Short of it is...if you can get the spacer in the other side (without destructive force!), it's where it belongs.

[sliderjr2]

Now im getting some conflicting responses....

[Daniel Meyer]

Now im getting some conflicting responses....

That's what the internet is best at!

To help with the issue, here are a couple pics of the one I rode to work today.

[sliderjr2]

Thanks Daniel.  Can anyone else verify with a picture that this is correct? Not to question Daniel, but it just doesn't seem right to me. I'm also worried there may be a monster in my closet. But not comfortable checking.

[Firefighter]

There is nothing wrong with it. That is a plastic dust guard and needs clearance so the wheel can turn. Mine looks the same.

[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

Mine looks the same but too hard to get a decent pic with the bags on. If Daniel says it's good, your "golden" 

[salty1]

Mine looks the same but too hard to get a decent pic with the bags on. If Daniel says it's good, your "golden" 

DITTO! Daniel knows what he's talking about.

[MarkT]

Just FYI.  Next tire you might want to pick one with more rounded corners.  The GYTT handles poorly - at least that was my conclusion, and I said DS not for me.  But I found a different choice was what I needed. So don't condemn the darkside - GYTT is not the best choice.  I went to Yokohama, which was a 55, so was the 2nd Yokohama, then wanted a taller tire so went to Vredestein Snowtrac - but now they are out of production so for my new Valkyrie I got a Michelin X-Ice.  The last, not installed yet. All have rounded corners.

[doubletee]

Mine looks the same but too hard to get a decent pic with the bags on. If Daniel says it's good, your "golden" 

DITTO! Daniel knows what he's talking about.

Exactly!  For me, the bottom line is what Daniel said about the spacer and the rear brake caliper fitting properly between the wheel and the swing arm. If it all fits, you have it right. You may already know this, but here's a tip when reinstalling the brake caliper. There's an indentation on the inside of the swing arm where the axle comes through. If you rotate the caliper almost 90 degrees clockwise from its normal mounted position and then attempt to slide it over the brake disc and into position between the spacer and the swing arm, it goes in much easier.

[blotar]

I am the last one to be negative, but I put 20k miles on a GYTT and I have to agree that they are not the best for our bikes. I like the Falken, very much!
Blotar