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Whiskey Bravo
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« on: February 15, 2017, 09:15:14 AM » |
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Hello everyone,
I've decided to bite the bullet and have both front and rear tires replaced with Avon's
I need to some suggestions and some helpful tips as to what other service I should do while I have both wheels off (I replace the pads front and rear with factory OEM pads less than 1000 miles ago, flushed and replaced fluid at the same time)
I'm a little confused from the posts I've read as to whether or not to change wheel bearings front and rear (I have a 97 and from what I've read I understand the wheel bearings are a different size)
Further, I could use a few suggestions with the re-greasing the rear wheel and drive unit and Should I Replace The O-Rings Or Any Other Components?
Please feel free to chime in with anything else I may have missed or I should consider replacing
My bike is a 97 with approximately 65,000 miles on it
Thank you, very much for your time and consideration
Whiskey bravo
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« Last Edit: February 15, 2017, 09:50:57 AM by Whiskey Bravo »
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2017, 10:04:56 AM » |
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I wouldn't mess with bearings that seem fine. I had a
front bearing go bad on my 97 and was easily able to
get it repaired at the local repair shop... apparently
the bearings aren't oddball or hard-to-find...
Some people only change the o-rings when they
need it (visual inspection). Some people change
them out every time as part of the routine. Sets
of the three o-rings are easily available and cheap...
-Mike
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Harryc
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« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2017, 12:53:06 PM » |
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I'm one of 'those people' that change the o-rings, the thrust washer, and grease the final drive splines every rear tire change. Thrust washer - http://www.bikebandit.com/oem-parts/detail/honda/42616-maj-g20/b647829?m=151422&sch=30581O-Rings - http://redeye.ecrater.com/p/18218041/final-drive-o-rings-for-valkyrie-polyurethaneMoly Paste - I use the Honda brand Moly 60 Paste. Others will tell you their preferences. The proper procedure to grease the splines, replace o-rings, the thrust washer, and reinstall both tires/wheels is in the Honda Tech manual. I'd advise using it. Also while you have the rear wheel off inspect the dampers in the hub for wear and make sure the bearings rotate freely, smoothly, and without noise or lateral movement. Others would recommend also taking apart and greasing the drive shaft u-joint. I have not done that yet but probably will next tire change. There's really not much to do on the front tire except to check the bearings and clean and grease the speedo gear. Again there is an installation procedure in the manual that should be followed. |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2017, 03:45:05 PM » |
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Metal valve stems!!!!
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Harryc
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« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2017, 04:21:25 PM » |
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gordonv
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« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2017, 05:10:36 PM » |
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Doing the work yourself?
Just changing to new rubber? Already suggested, new valve stems, EVERY time.
Rear end maintenance by ChrisJ, posted in Shop Talk.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2017, 05:15:29 PM » |
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Umm, new stems every time only if OE rubber.
If metal, probably good for 10 years or more.
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ValkISDan
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« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2017, 05:34:06 PM » |
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Metal valve stems!!!!
Flat tire on a mountain pass on a Sunday evening with no cell reception (bad valve stem). Hell yes to metal valve stems! |
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Roidfingers
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« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2017, 06:21:35 PM » |
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Easy way to press the rear tire back onto the
right side is to use the handle of a hammer. Perfect size. wedge it between the left side swing arm and its almost in.
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« Reply #9 on: February 16, 2017, 06:44:44 AM » |
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Whiskey Bravo
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« Reply #10 on: February 20, 2017, 01:01:50 PM » |
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Thanks everyone,
With the helpful tips and suggestions:
I was only able to get the rear tire done so far… but I did change the valve stems as advised
Thanks again
Whiskey bravo
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N0tac0p
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« Reply #11 on: February 21, 2017, 10:38:00 AM » |
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somewhere someone mentioned a better quality damper, ie tighter fit as well as having a metal sleeve? info
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #12 on: February 21, 2017, 10:48:20 AM » |
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somewhere someone mentioned a better quality damper, ie tighter fit as well as having a metal sleeve? info
Its the IS part rather than the ones listed for the Standard or Tourer. |
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