Front Tire Removal
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Front Tire Removal
Hey guys I looked for info on how to remove the front tire before posting this if I missed I am sorry. The bike in question is a 91 CBR600 I removed the bolt from the one side but there isn't anything to remove from the other side is this normal? or is it just sunk in so far that you can't see it? Far as I know I shouldn't have to remove the forks to get the tire out but then again maybe after all honda likes to mess with our minds LOL Please let me know asap trying to get new tires on my bike and new plugs so I can go ride again. Thx
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From: Paradise (DFW), Tx
Once you have the front elevated somehow:
Unbolt the brake calipers; you should use a wire or cable tie to hold them up to the bike or forks, don't let them dangle by their hoses.
Undo the Right Pinch bolts (two bolts each on the front of the forks) and then unbolt the axle. Remove the axle bolt; then undo the Left Pinch bolts and remove the axle. Use dowel inserted from the axle bolt side and rubber mallet if you have to. Remove the side collars from the wheel.
Take wheel/tire to shop. When you get it back, make sure the arrow on the tire, when on the top, points to the front. The wheel itself and the rotors should have either a rotational arrow or a left/right marking, too. Make sure the tire is installed correctly or it can seperate during heavy braking. I've seen shops put them on backwards.
On assembly, don't forget to lightly grease the axle. I use Bel-Ray waterproof grease, available in a little tub. One tub will last almost forever.
Slide the tire in and slip the axle through. Tightening order is important!!
Tighten the axle, the RIGHT pinch bolts, and then both brake calipers. Use the torque specified in the service manual.
Lower the bike, apply the brake, and pump the forks up and down a few times. This seats the axle, aligns the forks, and also checks the brakes.
Tighten the left axle pinch bolts.
Go riding.
Unbolt the brake calipers; you should use a wire or cable tie to hold them up to the bike or forks, don't let them dangle by their hoses.
Undo the Right Pinch bolts (two bolts each on the front of the forks) and then unbolt the axle. Remove the axle bolt; then undo the Left Pinch bolts and remove the axle. Use dowel inserted from the axle bolt side and rubber mallet if you have to. Remove the side collars from the wheel.
Take wheel/tire to shop. When you get it back, make sure the arrow on the tire, when on the top, points to the front. The wheel itself and the rotors should have either a rotational arrow or a left/right marking, too. Make sure the tire is installed correctly or it can seperate during heavy braking. I've seen shops put them on backwards.
On assembly, don't forget to lightly grease the axle. I use Bel-Ray waterproof grease, available in a little tub. One tub will last almost forever.
Slide the tire in and slip the axle through. Tightening order is important!!
Tighten the axle, the RIGHT pinch bolts, and then both brake calipers. Use the torque specified in the service manual.
Lower the bike, apply the brake, and pump the forks up and down a few times. This seats the axle, aligns the forks, and also checks the brakes.
Tighten the left axle pinch bolts.
Go riding.
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Thanks!
Hey Randy thanks for the quick response thought I might not get this info till tomorrow but now that you mention it. It makes more sense about the pinch bolts I was wondering why those where there! lol Have a great day!
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