Afan wrote on 03/31/14 at 14:09:16:Though, I never figured it out how, "on the road", lift the front or the rear part of the bike to take of the wheel?!?
For the most part... and you being a newb... I'd say forgetaboutit.
This will be an all day task and you'll be in no condition to go anywhere.
And that's if you fix it the 1st time.
And you're right to do some training if this is what you intend to do.
1st part, Break loose all nuts and bolts associated.
front wheel-pinch bolt and axle.
rear wheel-axle, brake cable optional-left shock and belt guard.
Part 2, getting wheel in air. find an appropriate sized log, brick, rock or whatever to put under the bike and lift the wheel an inch or two. I wouldn't 2 of anything unless they were very stable. You don't want it tipping over on you.
You could take a rope and hang it from something. Don't use a Joshua tree, they're protected and could break and fall on you just in time for ol' smokey to come by. After laughing his a$$ off he'll give you a ticket, maybe he'll call a paramedic or pull the needles out 1 by 1.
more later I'm sure.