Installing new tires - Page 2

tonik · 03-18-2014, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by c_law23

I order tires from Revzilla.com, always much cheaper than the stores. Getting my front changed out at Iron Pony wasn't too bad but they want $80!!!! to replace the rear. Think I'll be going elsewhere.

Is that on the bike? That isn't bad really. And howdy neighbor!

cactusjack · 03-18-2014, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tonik

So for my own pending tire change and to help clarify....just dropping the shocks gave you enough play in the belt to get the wheel off? And when it all went back together the belt was back in adjustment? That would be nifty.

I don't think it's that simple. If you remove the rear wheel, you'll have to retension the belt again upon installation.

yoda · 03-18-2014, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tonik

So for my own pending tire change and to help clarify....just dropping the shocks gave you enough play in the belt to get the wheel off? And when it all went back together the belt was back in adjustment? That would be nifty.

Umm, you need to pull the axle to get the wheel off. The axle is through the adjusters, which means there is no way to avoid re-adjusting the tension on the belt. What I always do on chain/belt drives is to mark the spots on both sides of the swing arm before removing the wheel. That gives a pretty good starting point when going together.

jd521 · 03-18-2014, 09:31 PM

Just had my front tire changed today at a local shop. He charged $ 65.00 plus tax. Bought the front Michelin Commander II at Chaparral Motorsports for about $120.00. 8900 miles on the front with only 4500 miles on the back for the stock Bridgestone's . I have Commander II's now on , so we will see how much the back tire goes. Already has about 4400 miles on it and looks extremely fine. I think the riders here on this forum are right about this tire being the wisest selection for VV and Vaqueros.

tonik · 03-18-2014, 10:29 PM

Thank you Yoda and Jack. I figured it would need adjusting, but it was worth a try. :) Not a big deal, I have done all of that many times. Did my neighbor's 900 Custom last year, no problem at all. Just have not tore into this bike much yet. Got it at the end of the season last year. Got one trip in on it before the snow flew. It just finally melted this week.

barticus73 · 03-20-2014, 09:50 AM

I just bought a set of Commander II's from http://www.americanmototire.com/, (180/65B-16M/C 81 Rear and 130/90-16M/C 73H Front) for $287.55 out the door with free shipping. This was the best price online I was able to find.

I also bought the harbor freight 1500# lift and ordered the front axle tool & belt tension tool on Amazon. Hopefully I am all set for the wheel removal's now........

Another question: When you take the wheel to the shop, do you guys remove the brake rotors & belt pulley from the wheels first or just leave them on?

recumbentbob · 03-20-2014, 10:21 AM

I leave them on. They don't interfere with my guys tire machine.

03-18-2014, 09:31 PM	#19
jd521 Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Westcentral Kansas Posts: 32	Just had my front tire changed today at a local shop. He charged $ 65.00 plus tax. Bought the front Michelin Commander II at Chaparral Motorsports for about $120.00. 8900 miles on the front with only 4500 miles on the back for the stock Bridgestone's . I have Commander II's now on , so we will see how much the back tire goes. Already has about 4400 miles on it and looks extremely fine. I think the riders here on this forum are right about this tire being the wisest selection for VV and Vaqueros. __________________ Former & proud owner of an 2007 MeanStreak S.E. : Happy Owner of 2012 Candy Lime Green Vaquero VBA #02358
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03-18-2014, 10:29 PM	#20
tonik Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 714	Thank you Yoda and Jack. I figured it would need adjusting, but it was worth a try. :) Not a big deal, I have done all of that many times. Did my neighbor's 900 Custom last year, no problem at all. Just have not tore into this bike much yet. Got it at the end of the season last year. Got one trip in on it before the snow flew. It just finally melted this week. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-20-2014, 10:21 AM	#22
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	I leave them on. They don't interfere with my guys tire machine. __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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03-20-2014, 09:50 AM	#21
barticus73 Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Clarksburg, Pa Posts: 30	I just bought a set of Commander II's from http://www.americanmototire.com/, (180/65B-16M/C 81 Rear and 130/90-16M/C 73H Front) for $287.55 out the door with free shipping. This was the best price online I was able to find. I also bought the harbor freight 1500# lift and ordered the front axle tool & belt tension tool on Amazon. Hopefully I am all set for the wheel removal's now........ Another question: When you take the wheel to the shop, do you guys remove the brake rotors & belt pulley from the wheels first or just leave them on?
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