Found: 2007 Anniversary 318 miles. What do you guys think??

Removing the tires are fun but not worth it....For $15 clamp I have the local shop pull it off while I am having a cold beers
for $25 they remove and install new tire per wheel :thumb:
Find a friend that have the tire changer pretend you stop by to say hello with a twelve pack of IPA
As he jug down the cold IPA you just calmly open up the trunk and pull the wheels out "Damn I need to to dismount the tire can you give me a hands?"
He never say no.......................

 

Not so much changing tire as balancing. Proper tools and equipment will save your rims from damage.

 

Definitely get the quote first. Also consider switching to 90 degree valve stems if your bike doesn't have em already. Makes life a lot easier when adjusting air pressure.

I'm sure plenty of people have used a screwdriver to remove bearings. Thats a good way to muck a brand new set of bearings on top off potentially hacking up some fresh powder coat. If your really set on doing it yourself by the proper tools. Once you have the tools they are always there for future use.

'Long & Allyance make great points.

 

Has the op not bought this bike allready.

 

The tool to remove the wheel bearings is a "blind bearing puller." http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/search?term=tusk+blind+bearing+puller+set

You can use a big arse socket to knock them back in or get one of those bearing tools, it all depends on your hammer though, don't wana skimp there. Proper way to do wheel bearings is to freeze the bearing, and then heat the wheel with MAP gas, you could be setting yourself up for a burnt wheel or worse if your not adept to doing such things. I just knock them in from the freezer with a large socket. I have not done alot of wheel bearings on my bikes though. Good Luck

 

Not sure if the OP got the bike. I suspect not or he'd be on here showing it off like we all would.

I like the idea of cold beers while someone else, more competent and with proper equipment, does the work. Hey, Scubalong, do you happen to have a tire changer? And, thanks Arzinator for the suggestion of 90 degree valve stems. I already did a bit of research and found some I like from Bike Effects.

I even considered getting a balancer with the proper adaptor for our rear tires but it seems a little pricey for as much as I'd likely use it. Then again, I might become "that guy" who has people unexpectedly stopping by for a beer with a couple tires in the trunk. How many beers would it take to come out ahead in this scenario?

 

And THERE are the magic words. Haha. I've watched some videos of bearing removal and replacement and have read about heating and freezing and all that and, when watching others do it, or reading about it, it seems doable. Then, when I stop for second to contemplate all of it, I think, "Who are you kidding?! You're an amateur at best. A hack in all reality." Still ... everyone starts somewhere, right?

 

http://www.nomartirechanger.com/

I used to use a manual tyre bead breaker in Miami. It worked on all types of wheels and you never made a mark. You needed to get creative with card board and some 4x4s though. Its really a step backwards to do it this way. You need to have eaten your Wheaties in the morning too, as removing/installing a tyre with one of these manual tyre machines is a work oot!

You need to get a plaque made up that cays, "I CAN DO ANYTHING!!" I mean wtf? Right? Whats the worse thing that can happen? Just know what road your going down before hand. Now with the internet, you can research stuff your gona get into and judge accordingly.

 

Nope...Wasn't me.:crushed:

Props to whomever did.

Still looking at the one at BMW riverside. They finally took the ABS title, when it wasn't ABS, off of the bike.

 

If you want to run to Tulsa, OK there is a RWB at a dealership listed for $6k with room to move down 10k miles on the odometer. Just saying, I was looking at in when I got the 1200.

 

Probably be a nice roadie and a nice bike...but too far.