rear tire/ maintenance ?

[big sky]

I am about to order a new rear tire for my 97 Std.
What other things should I change/inspect while in there. (especially things that would need to be ordered)
Thanks
Sky

[Earl in Pensacola]

I guess that it depends a lot on what was done during the last rear tire install AND how many miles you got out of the tire.  As for my self, I just ordered a new Cobra after getting 23K out of the one that's still on.  So, for sure I'll have to pull the shaft for cleaning, inspection and relube.  In as much as I'm a pretty "easy" rider and I know that the wheel bearings are smooth and there are no visible leaks, I'll just be cleaning and lubing the various gears/splines/thrust washer and very likely will not need new "O" rings and then checking the "pumpkin" 80/90 wt lube level.  The last go-a-roung (23K), Jeff and I installed new bearings/seals/"O" rings etc. Good luck

[big sky]

it is the tire that was on the bike when I bought it.  So all previous maintenance is unknown.  Guess I will just have to remove it and see what everything looks like.  Who in Pcola do you get to mount and balance them for you.
Thanks
Sky

[PhredValk]

Read the Shoptalk article on tire changes and make sure you have the 3 O-rings. I just did mine and it's really not all that hard.

http://www.valkyrieriders.com/shoptalk/TireChangeSplineLube.htm

Fred.

[gordonv]

Yes, if history is unknown, then for your peace of mind and the bikes longevity, do eveything from the u-joint back (not the swingarm bearings).

Like already mentioned by Phredvalk, read the article and also do some searches, just to get some other feeb back on a job.

Remember, it's getting hot out now, so don't forget to keep the mechanic well hydrated too....

[Earl in Pensacola]

The last time I hd it done (here in P-cola), I carried the rear wheel into the dealership and they charged $35.00 to mount, balance and hand it back to me.  Call them 850-456-6655, it MAY still be the same.  There is a tire sales shop in Milton that has done a mount/balance a number times for various riders of both Valks and wings for $15.00.  The tire shop name is "Gaines"-850-995-0625.

[X Ring]

I HIGHLY recommend you change all three o rings every time you remove the rear wheel for servicing.  To do otherwise is risking a $12-1500 repair bill to save what, $3.  That's penny wise and pound foolish.   

Make sure you grease the o rings and fill their grooves with grease also.  What you use whether it is Honda Moly 60, Guard Dog or a high quality wheel bearing grease is up to you.  If you do a search you find all kinds of opinions. 

If you haven't already, download Kulow's Maintenance Guide from Shoptalk and at least look over all the articles on final drive maintenance.  You can also go to http://valkyrienorway.com/ and download a scanned version of the Honda Shop Manual.

Marty

[Dave Weaver]

The 3 O-rings, left and right side bearings and dust seals, thrust washer, wheel dampers, and Patchboy 90* valve stem are the parts I keep around for a rear tire change. I don't change all of them out every time, but have them if needed.   Oh, and a 205/60-16 Goodyear Assurance Triple Tread.   

[old2soon]

Just recently got done with that rear end sevice thingy. If you know which end of a tool to hang onto can read and apply what you've read-you can do it yourself. It ain't rocket science. It's a little bit if wtrenchin on YOUR ride that when you do get done with it-ya get this nice warm fuzzy feelin. It ain't that difficult and besides-doin it your self-ya ain't financing the stealers golf outings. RIDE SAFE.

[NITRO]

You can get a set of all three o-rings from carolina bike and trike (enough for five changes). You'll need to order the thrust washer elsewhere.

http://www.carolinabikeandtrike.com/ORings.htm