| Swapping GL1800 rear wheel by laying her down - Video | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 18th, 2009 10:49 am | 21st Post |
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Lil Pete wrote: If you put it into gear first, the bike won't roll around with you as you are putting it down and up.Yeah, I forgot! I even forgot to hold the front brake until I had it almost all of the way up. A bungee on the front brake works nice, too. I was a bit in a hurry as there were storms approaching (even worse the next evening when I swapped them back - just made it back inside by seconds!) BTW, if you have things that stick out (highway pegs, etc.) you should remove or adjust the right side ones to prevent the bike rolling onto them and causing damage. I've yet to need the pegs, so my engine guards are still clear.
____________________ "Love 'em all... Let God sort 'em out!" '52 wife - '69 daughter - '83 daughter ex '86 SE-i ex '77 GL1000 |
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| Posted: Sun Jul 19th, 2009 04:58 pm | 22nd Post |
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Awesome video, thanks for posting. Just one more plus for the single-sided swingarm. 
____________________ For those who've never fought for it, the price of freedom shall never be known.... "Shooter" 1986 Interstate |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 20th, 2009 12:08 am | 23rd Post |
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I hate to be critical of this since it is a good how to but that is the wrong way to use a torque wrench. You do not snap it quickly like that, pull it slow and steady until it clicks. Put the bike in reverse before you lay it down and the wheel will not move. You can break them loose, torque them and stand the bike up without it rolling.
____________________ I am doing the best I can so don't give me any crap. Honorary Wild Rhino Darksider #304 the force is strong in this one. |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 20th, 2009 12:25 pm | 24th Post |
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Bondy wrote: Well Done, If only the 1500 did the same, instead of a back end dismantle. Back end dismantle  No need for that check out my photo bucket and see........
____________________ Tony http://home.comcast.net/%7Epidjones/CenterstandS2.wmv http://s597.photobucket.com/albums/tt58/kyboy67/ Spend the money on a good seat, (Corbin) and enjoy the WHOLE ride,not just the beginning. 1994 GL1500 Aspencade Pearl Atlantis Blue 2002 1500 Vulcan Classic Pearl Black |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 27th, 2009 05:36 pm | 25th Post |
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DaveO430 wrote: I hate to be critical of this since it is a good how to but that is the wrong way to use a torque wrench. You do not snap it quickly like that, pull it slow and steady until it clicks. Put the bike in reverse before you lay it down and the wheel will not move. You can break them loose, torque them and stand the bike up without it rolling. A good point to clarify, David. Actually, I am using an old torque wrench in the video as a rachet drive only. I loosened the nuts with it since it gives such a nice long moment arm, and then torqued with my new wrench once I had it back in the garage (and the rain was coming down!) The wife or daughter hold the brake for me to torque. I know that this can be done with the bike in gear, but with a brake holder assistant you can spin the wheel for easier access - and it makes them feel useful!
____________________ "Love 'em all... Let God sort 'em out!" '52 wife - '69 daughter - '83 daughter ex '86 SE-i ex '77 GL1000 |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 27th, 2009 06:08 pm | 26th Post |
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That was a very useful video, thank you.
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| Posted: Wed Jul 29th, 2009 03:39 am | 27th Post |
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That was absolutly some top notch information. Thanks for your time and consideration.
____________________ An old drill Sergeant once told me, "Its just a question of mind over matter. I don't mind and you don't matter." Past Bikes 1975 Honda 750 Four 1977 Suzuki GS750 1982 GL1100 "Naked" 1984 Aspencade |
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| Posted: Wed Jul 29th, 2009 03:56 pm | 28th Post |
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now that was cool. Wished I could do that on the 1500.
____________________ I have been riding and racing bikes since I was 7. My old rides include 74 MT250 Elsinore 73 SL350 79 XR500 81 IT250 83 KDX200 83 GS550L 83 GL1100A 89 YZ250 91 GL1500A 98 GL1500SE |
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| Posted: Thu Jul 30th, 2009 12:29 pm | 29th Post |
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The 1500 is alot easier than that,I don't ever wanna see my Baby laying on her side like that....no need for that.
____________________ Tony http://home.comcast.net/%7Epidjones/CenterstandS2.wmv http://s597.photobucket.com/albums/tt58/kyboy67/ Spend the money on a good seat, (Corbin) and enjoy the WHOLE ride,not just the beginning. 1994 GL1500 Aspencade Pearl Atlantis Blue 2002 1500 Vulcan Classic Pearl Black |
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| Posted: Sat Aug 1st, 2009 12:50 pm | 30th Post |
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Well, I'll be!
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| Posted: Fri Aug 14th, 2009 03:36 am | 31st Post |
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great video ! i couldnt believe someone could put a bike that price on the ground ...lol looked very easy ! ok does someone do something like this for the 1200? took me four hours changing my rear tire
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| Posted: Mon May 17th, 2010 08:50 am | 32nd Post |
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This is great, I have heard this technique from an old Harley bager rider. Can come in handy if you need to do a repair on the road. I don't have a bike lift with a drop. I have pulled the rear tire on my GL1100 this way: Park the bike on dirt. Place a board under the center stand. Get a shovel and dig out under the rear tire. You will need to go down about 12 inches and a trench out behind the fender. Once the tire is on just fill in the hole. Yes it works, no I won't do a video. Now I just take the bike to a shop.
____________________ Jim Palmer Current rides: '81 GL1100 Std '72 CB450K5 |
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| Posted: Wed Dec 14th, 2011 10:34 pm | 33rd Post |
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That was cool.I wish my "85" was as easy. Attachment: 17 061.JPG (Downloaded 21 times)
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| Posted: Thu Dec 15th, 2011 09:59 am | 34th Post |
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Nice GL1200 Steve. Welcome to the forum.
____________________ Ted Kelly. Current Wings; 2006 GL1800 & 1997 GL1500se. |
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