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Removing the wheels for new tires question…
07/02/24 at 09:14:37
 
Local tire shops charge $75 per tire to install a tire if the wheel is on the motorcycle, but $30 if I bring in the wheel myself.

https://ibb.co/7v2vkkL

I’ve seen all different kind of jacking options, but never see any mention of using stands like above. Would those work?
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Re: Removing the wheels for new tires question…
Reply #1 - 07/02/24 at 09:53:19
 
Orion Motor Tech Motorcycle Lift... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FZWR9SX?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I use this -- although it looks like the price literally tripped since I bought it -- I just find it more versatile than the ones you listed and allows for more clearance off th ground.
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Reply #2 - 07/02/24 at 14:15:53
 
Some guys just use ratchet straps to the handlebars and a strong ceiling beam - and lift the bike up (another fellow used a step ladder).

You could also do this with the rear of the bike.

You might want to do one end at a time so you have the other wheel on the ground.
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Reply #3 - 07/02/24 at 16:52:23
 
I use one like this scissor lift.  It's similar to the one Philly shared but a little wider and more stable (it has some extender "feet").  The U-shaped alternate supports shown in the photo are extra and easily removed/adjusted (I don't use them on the Savage; too awkward).

https://www.ebay.com/itm/272049179671

I also use ratchet strapes secured to large eye hooks in the garage ceiling joists.  The ratchet strapes are just in case the jack or bike decices to shift and move (which they do when you start wrenching on something pretty hard - like the axles).  I don't try to lift with the ratchet straps; just stabilize.

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Re: Removing the wheels for new tires question…
Reply #4 - 07/02/24 at 22:16:55
 
a pair of jack stands under the front foot pegs works very well for the front.

and a floor jack under the muffler support works for the rear.

But I wouldn't use them both at the same time.
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Reply #5 - Yesterday at 07:12:52
 
Thanks for all the suggestions.

While I will need new tires in the near future, the main concern I have right now is my front tire is flat. I sprayed the whole tire and wheel with soapy water and it seems like it’s leaking air from the wheel nipple. How would something like that even happen? I’m thinking whatever punctured the tire didn’t stay in the tire or the tube for some sort of pinch flat.

With that said…how do I take the front wheel off? Is this video correct? Do I need to remove the brake caliper?

https://youtu.be/8uCrTF5fvzk?si=3AaK-QJtsRGqaBcD
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Reply #6 - Yesterday at 07:19:57
 
Yes to removing the caliper, but it's not a big deal.

For the wheel itself the RH side has a pinch bolt you loosen/remove them remove the axle.

Definitely pick up a clymer manual
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Reply #7 - Yesterday at 17:45:17
 
What's a "wheel nipple"?  Do you mean the valve stem?

The area on the inner tube where the valve stem attaches to it is prone to dry rot. Dry rot happens on the inside of tires and inner tubes as much as it does where you can see it on the outside.

And that pinch bolt on the fork can be a booger to get out.  I used some PB Blaster to help free it.  But it has to come out before you remove the axle.
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Reply #8 - Yesterday at 21:50:17
 
Sorry by wheel nipple I meant spoke nipple. It’s not the valve itself leaking, but the nipples next to the valve. What you’re saying about dry rot near the valve makes sense. The tubes are over 7 years old now.

Luckily I live in an area with no rust, so hopefully the pin can bolt will be easy to get off, but thanks for the heads up!
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Reply #9 - Today at 05:18:52
 
Good luck. It’s not that bad.  

Do 1 at a time like Verslagen suggested.  No matter how you lift the bike and get it on some kind of stand, it gets very unstable with both wheels off the ground.  That’s when I decided to add some ratchet straps hanging from the ceiling joists.

I think someone used Loctite on my pinch bolt.  It wasn’t rust.
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Reply #10 - Today at 12:33:56
 
I tried the method of putting jack stands under the front foot pegs, but feel like they have some flex to them so it feels unstable. I’m not sure if I should buy wheel stands like I linked in my original post or get some sort of scissor/motorcycle lift.
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Reply #11 - Today at 12:57:48
 
I put the right 1 under the mount for the footpeg and the left 1 under the support tube for the upper thru bolt (between the frame and engine) and it feels very stable.
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Reply #12 - Today at 13:00:57
 
Yeah I think i misunderstood. I was trying to put them on the actual rubber foot peg and I feel like they were just flexing inwards. I will try again tomorrow like how you described it.
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Reply #13 - Today at 15:06:42
 
And you can attach tie downs to the handlebars and back to the passenger pegs (or similar location) to keep the forks from flopping around while you work.
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