Tire Change

[pais]

 Well guys, the time is here. Everything has arrived. Pulled into the drive yesterday afternoon and there lay the new set of Avons, the adaptor was in the mailbox and I made a quick run to HF to get my lift.
     Crummy cold and sinus headache has my a*# dragging a little bit. Hope to get both tires off Friday evening after work. That damn earning a living keeps biting into my time  ! I would start Thurs., son has a football game and daughter a tennis match.
     Anyway, I've researched on here about what I'm about to do. Wondering if there are any tricks or tips I want to keep in mind as I dig into this project? I have a feeling I'll be in the garage a looooong time Fri. night

. Local dealer does tire mounts on Sats.
     Have not done work like this on a bike in years, let alone a Valk! Hoping my son will show an interest and a helping hand. He is a high schooler and that is when I discovered my life time love of the two wheeled version! 

 
 
 

[Bone]

Think safety use the straps that come with the lift. When one wheel is removed the bike wants to move.
Take your time it's faster that way.

[sandy]

Remove the seat and side covers first. Then tie the bike to the lift bars. Another strap to tie up the swing arm while the shocks are off is needed.

[da prez]

  Beforer removing the rear wheel , block the front. Before removing the front , block the rear.
  In the tech section , is an adapter made out of 1/2 inch conduit to hold the rear end swing arm in the up position. It will save a lot of hassle when working on the rear. It also makes the drive shaft installation easier. Check the drive shaft ,do the rear end service , and follow the tech board to the letter. Post your where abouts so help can be found if needed.

                           da prez

[westnek]

  Beforer removing the rear wheel , block the front. Before removing the front , block the rear.
  In the tech section , is an adapter made out of 1/2 inch conduit to hold the rear end swing arm in the up position. It will save a lot of hassle when working on the rear. It also makes the drive shaft installation easier. Check the drive shaft ,do the rear end service , and follow the tech board to the letter. Post your where abouts so help can be found if needed.

                           da prez

info appreciated  my ? is what to do with swing arm before removing wheel and after shocks are loosened ?? are there any videos to refer to? thanks  so much ;;;just covering butt before attempting same practice     westnek

[The emperor has no clothes]

  Beforer removing the rear wheel , block the front. Before removing the front , block the rear.
  In the tech section , is an adapter made out of 1/2 inch conduit to hold the rear end swing arm in the up position. It will save a lot of hassle when working on the rear. It also makes the drive shaft installation easier. Check the drive shaft ,do the rear end service , and follow the tech board to the letter. Post your where abouts so help can be found if needed.

                           da prez

info appreciated  my ? is what to do with swing arm before removing wheel and after shocks are loosened ?? are there any videos to refer to? thanks  so much ;;;just covering butt before attempting same practice     westnek

I use a tie down strap to hold the swing arm up. You shouldn't let the swing arm hang all the way down, it puts too much pressure on the u joint . Then when putting the driveshaft back in you can ratchet up the strap to get the arm roughly parallel . It helps the shaft go in easier. The main thing to remember is the proper order of tightening back up. Take our time and don't force anything and you'll be fine

[BF]

  Beforer removing the rear wheel , block the front. Before removing the front , block the rear.
  In the tech section , is an adapter made out of 1/2 inch conduit to hold the rear end swing arm in the up position. It will save a lot of hassle when working on the rear. It also makes the drive shaft installation easier. Check the drive shaft ,do the rear end service , and follow the tech board to the letter. Post your where abouts so help can be found if needed.

                           da prez

info appreciated  my ? is what to do with swing arm before removing wheel and after shocks are loosened ?? are there any videos to refer to? thanks  so much ;;;just covering butt before attempting same practice     westnek

Check out Jeff's "Rear End Service by ChrisJ" powerpoint presentation (lots of pics) in Shoptalk (under Tech Tips)....

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

And here's one of Dag's videos....

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