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Got my first flat
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December 9, 2009 at 11:10 pm #3611NetReddingParticipant
Getting a flat on the way to work was not the best way to start the morning, but it could have been worse. I’ve got my little bike (Suzuki GZ250) back at the house now, and my newest project is getting the rear tire off to have it repaired or replaced.
I’m not the most mechanically inclined, but I do have the service manual. I am looking for any tips, tricks, or things to look out for when taking off the back tire and putting it back on.
Thanks for your input.
December 9, 2009 at 11:44 pm #23665MunchParticipantloosen the nut usually the “castle” nut which should relieve the stress on the rear “axle”, with a mallet or other such tool, drive the rear wheel forward enough to give the chain slack (assuming it’s chain driven) and work the chain off the sprocket. Then pull the axle rod through the swing arm and wheel assembly then voila……. reverse process to install.
Note: Pay attention to chain tension before starting removal process.
December 11, 2009 at 9:49 pm #23666RabParticipantAssuming that you have tubed tires (if you have wire-spoked wheels you’re running tubed tires), after removing the puncturing object, put an 8 oz bottle of bicycle “Slime” in the tube (you remove the valve and squeeze it into the tube; see directions on the bottle), pump the tire back up and rotate the wheel to distribute the Slime. You may need to pump it up and rotate a few times for it to seal.
If it seals the puncture (sometimes does, sometimes doesn’t; depends if clean puncture or tear in the tube), it’ll let you get it to a motorcycle dealer (any dealer will do) who will put a new tube in it for you for not much money.
It’s worth a try, less hassle and safer if you don’t know what you’re doing.
N.B. This is a TEMPORARY repair to get you to a dealer to fix it properly; also keep your speed below 50 mph on the way.
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