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Smurf · 07-03-2006, 09:06 AM

Had to put a tire on the back of the "M" this weekend. Dealer wanted $140.00 for the tire, and $60.00 for the mounting and balancing if I brought it up to them.

I found a Dunlop K555 for $117.00 out the door, got the owner's manual out and started removing the rear wheel myself. Took about an hour to get it jacked up and removed. Took wheel and new tire to the dealer and was charged $30.00 for mounting and balancing, that's a savings of almost $50.00 plus I learned something about the bike.......How to take the rear wheel off.

BTW.....Like the Dunlop alot.

Ext1jdh · 07-03-2006, 09:15 AM

very cool. they arent called "stealers" for nuthin

BlaznBlu · 07-03-2006, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smurf

Had to put a tire on the back of the "M" this weekend. Dealer wanted $140.00 for the tire, and $60.00 for the mounting and balancing if I brought it up to them.

I found a Dunlop K555 for $117.00 out the door, got the owner's manual out and started removing the rear wheel myself. Took about an hour to get it jacked up and removed. Took wheel and new tire to the dealer and was charged $30.00 for mounting and balancing, that's a savings of almost $50.00 plus I learned something about the bike.......How to take the rear wheel off.

BTW.....Like the Dunlop alot.

But now how much to learn how to put the rear wheel back on?

Just kidding, good job Smurf.

Atlas68 · 07-03-2006, 02:46 PM

Atta boy Smurf!
Good feeling when you take on a new challenge, succeed AND save money at the same time.

1st- quitting smoking
2nd- 'M' chanical guru

...What's next, Disneyland?

**Clint** · 07-03-2006, 03:18 PM

Good deal, bud. Working on your own bike is indeed satisfying (to both the wallet and the soul).

GABRIEL · 07-03-2006, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smurf

Had to put a tire on the back of the "M" this weekend. Dealer wanted $140.00 for the tire, and $60.00 for the mounting and balancing if I brought it up to them.

I found a Dunlop K555 for $117.00 out the door, got the owner's manual out and started removing the rear wheel myself. Took about an hour to get it jacked up and removed. Took wheel and new tire to the dealer and was charged $30.00 for mounting and balancing, that's a savings of almost $50.00 plus I learned something about the bike.......How to take the rear wheel off.

BTW.....Like the Dunlop alot.

Putting the rear wheel back on does it require a specific torque like a car? or not?

Smurf · 07-05-2006, 06:33 AM

The manual said 52 foot pounds I think......I don't have a torque wrench so I just pulled as hard as I could until it wouldn't tighten anymore and figured it was close enough, put the cotter key back in the axle, let her down, took off up the street, it didn't fall off so I guess I got it tight enough.

The last time I used a torque wrench was on the heads of a small block chevy, the heads torqued at 75 foot pounds, this was all I could pull with both feet on the firewall, I didn't use my feet this time so I figured it was close.

Everett Keith · 07-05-2006, 07:47 AM

Smurf If I was you I would get a torque wrench and re-do the wheel.To much is as bad as to little. Just my thoughts.

**Louis** · 07-05-2006, 07:57 AM

Indeed, get or borrow a torque wrench!

Smurf · 07-06-2006, 07:50 AM

Thanks, I will borrow one this weekend.

sunny · 07-06-2006, 12:35 PM

i think i better BUY one this weekend...

07-03-2006, 09:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Smurf Quiche' King Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 Red Flamed M-50 Location: McDonough Georgia Posts: 4,359	Rear Wheel Had to put a tire on the back of the "M" this weekend. Dealer wanted $140.00 for the tire, and $60.00 for the mounting and balancing if I brought it up to them. I found a Dunlop K555 for $117.00 out the door, got the owner's manual out and started removing the rear wheel myself. Took about an hour to get it jacked up and removed. Took wheel and new tire to the dealer and was charged $30.00 for mounting and balancing, that's a savings of almost $50.00 plus I learned something about the bike.......How to take the rear wheel off. BTW.....Like the Dunlop alot. __________________ "I would rather be lucky than good!"

07-03-2006, 09:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,257	very cool. they arent called "stealers" for nuthin __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

07-03-2006, 02:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Atlas68 Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 SOLD '05 Anniversary Edition VMax #1878 Location: Vancouver B.C. Canada Posts: 1,728	Atta boy Smurf! Good feeling when you take on a new challenge, succeed AND save money at the same time. 1st- quitting smoking 2nd- 'M' chanical guru ...What's next, Disneyland? __________________ Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength. SuperTrapp Exhaust

07-05-2006, 06:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
Smurf Quiche' King Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 Red Flamed M-50 Location: McDonough Georgia Posts: 4,359	The manual said 52 foot pounds I think......I don't have a torque wrench so I just pulled as hard as I could until it wouldn't tighten anymore and figured it was close enough, put the cotter key back in the axle, let her down, took off up the street, it didn't fall off so I guess I got it tight enough. The last time I used a torque wrench was on the heads of a small block chevy, the heads torqued at 75 foot pounds, this was all I could pull with both feet on the firewall, I didn't use my feet this time so I figured it was close. __________________ "I would rather be lucky than good!"

07-05-2006, 07:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
Everett Keith Wants Better Weather Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: M-50 Posts: 682	Smurf If I was you I would get a torque wrench and re-do the wheel.To much is as bad as to little. Just my thoughts. __________________

07-05-2006, 07:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	Indeed, get or borrow a torque wrench! __________________ Louis

07-06-2006, 07:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
Smurf Quiche' King Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 Red Flamed M-50 Location: McDonough Georgia Posts: 4,359	Thanks, I will borrow one this weekend. __________________ "I would rather be lucky than good!"

07-06-2006, 12:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
sunny Leaned over, knee down Joined: Nov 2004 Bike: '97 suzuki savage, '90 honda shadow, '75 kh400, and a broom Location: fort worthless Posts: 4,678	i think i better BUY one this weekend... __________________ "blah blah blah, the world revolves around me, blah blah blah, your perception of events can't possibly be valid, blah blah blah, i wasn't there but i know everything about everything, blah blah blah." - 95% of the male population. you WISH this post was brought to you by rum.

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