Going to the darkside-what do I need??

[ohshooter]

I just got a General Altimax tire and I know there are things I need to do while I have the back end open.
Check/replace brake pads, check shaft splines, what seals will I need?, anything else? I want to make sure I have everything when I start.

[Gryphon]

You should probably consider doing the "nut cage mod" while you are there for the added clearance.  Other than that, it shouldn't be any different than the usual 10K service: i.e. lube the splines, check/replace the O-Rings (remember there are 3 of them), check the splines on the drive shaft, etc.

You've just gone to a different tire.  Ride carefully for the first few hundred miles until you've gotten used to the differences and worn off the "slick" of a new tire. 

Have fun.

[2qmedic]

As I found out when my Valk and I went to the darkside.

Patience with dialing in the psi,

Patience with braking in the tire,

Patience in giving your self time before you say "this ain't for me".

It took me about 1200 miles and then it seemed to "settle in" per say
(or was it me that finally got settled in?)

38 psi works for me

Hope this helps

[Dave Weaver]

These are all handy to have "just in case".  Thrust washer, rear wheel bearings, new metal 90 degree valve stem, o-ring set, rear wheel dampers, dust seal.

[N8171S]

Definatly change out the stock valve stem.  The originals are junk and even unsafe when they get a few years on them.

[Bob E.]

Take a look at the inside of your swingarm driveshaft tube where it will be closest to the tire.  Mine had a raised seam in the corner brace of the swingarm that caused a rub.  But I was able to knock it down with a hammer and all was good.

[Walküre]

No one mentioned it, but you need one of these, too...I just ordered mine yesterday.



Now, if I can just find my tire! Still having difficulties.

R