dyna rear wheel removal

[Limey_Dave]

Originally Posted by MiKKiM

Bad news about the new tyre.

Take it to a tyre specialist for them to check first. Watling Tyres done Avon for £100 fitted to wheel.

This was Maidstone branch though. They do have a branch at St Leonards, TN38 0PP 01424 422224.

Hope this helps a bit

http://www.harley-davidson-hangout.c...oad-again.html

[DynaMik]

Well Dave, I can only tell it as I see It.

I have dealt with Maidstone and Ashford branches for years.

Never had a bad experience. Even bought my own tyres from elsewhere and they have fitted them for a drink for the fitter.
Will use them if future or until they feck up

[wizhard]

Originally Posted by Limey_Dave

Do not remove the pully unless you have

1) The means to clean the threads of hub and bolts.
2) The correct Loctite
3) The means to apply the correct torque to the bolts when refitted.

Most important,don't let some tyre monkey touch the pully.
The pully can stay in place if using a dedicated rig for motorcycle wheels or using tyre levers.
If not fitting tyres yourself you have two options.
1) Get a good quote from a bike shop for supply and fit.
2) Get a quote for fit only and buy mail order,there are recomended suppliers that give member discounts listed on here.

Are Miller Motorcycles in St Leonards still going,it's been awhile.

yes miller motorcycles are still there in Marina, not had any delings with them apart from looking at the bikes there, are they ok?

[Roy]

The only thing I would add is don't use copper slip. There have been threads on this before, however my experience is copper slip makes the axle sieze to the inside of the wheel or wheel spacers.

Use a good quality grease instead and then the axle will slip out when you need it to.

Cheers, Roy

[Limey_Dave]

Originally Posted by wizhard

yes miller motorcycles are still there in Marina, not had any delings with them apart from looking at the bikes there, are they ok?

Only know them by reputation as a trad bike shop and that,up to 10 years ago at least,kept old Triumph parts on the shelf.
I'd always seek out the sawdust on the floor type places that have been there years as it's the owner who's getting his hands dirty and has to get it right to keep going.
Throw up a plate glass showroom and staff it with people that would just as soon sell cookers and it all goes wrong,however many cups of free coffee they give away,except they don't give it away,it's in the margins.
If you know what you're talking about,pop in and have a chat,you'll soon know if they do.

[wizhard]

Well thanks for all the help folks, this really is a great site for solving prob's.

Happy riding
Mike

[Roy]

This is the thread about which grease to use on your axle - http://www.harley-davidson-hangout.c...le-grease.html

I use the HD grease myself as it hit all the marks, is reasonably priced and easy to get ahold off.

Good luck, sorry to hear about the staple. I had the same with a nail just after I got my streetbob (06), thank 'f' for recovery services I say ...

Cheers, Roy

[kevin bolden]

With the new 240 rear tyre in the Dyna only a week a slow puncture developed, took it to the tyre depot and having been assured they knew what they were doing managed to break the reinforced bead and split the tyre an 1" up the wall. In fairness they're replacing the tyre. however Cobras are'nt available right now so I had to go with a Metzler as having been off the road 10 weeks doing the conversion I cant wait any longer.
Moral of thie story. DONT BELIEVE IN "THE EXPERTS" they can get it wrong!

[English Steve]

I was forever getting punctures on my daily commuter (jap) because of where I live - 3 miles of single track lanes, littered with hedge cuttings at certain times of the year. I got fed up with the cost and hassle so started using Ultraseal. I know there are pros and cons with the stuff, but my experience has only been positive and I have not suffered a puncture in the last five years (about 18000 miles).
No connection with the product other than being a satisfied user.

[ed]

I heartily agree with the tyre recommendation of fitting Avon. Both my Harleys have been much better handling, especially in the wet, once the OE hoops were replaced. I tried Contis once only, on the Dyna, and was not impressed, so went back to the Venom X. Have just had Avon 'Roadrunner' fitted both ends, and as yet too soon to report. I have never got more than about 4,500 miles from a rear however. Must be the wrist.

In spite of the cost of replacement, I would recommend selling the front hoop on ebay and fitting a matched pair, the wet grip at the front is worth it IMHO.

Agree in using a bike lift and taking time over it. I use wood blocks to make sure that all is rock solid before lifting. Make sure that the bike is well balanced before removing a wheel only to see it topple over the front end and off the lift! Securing may well be worthwhile.

I regret taking the bike to the fitters yesterday (see post on sprockets) and will ALWAYS do it myself in future, abandoning my car - borrowing daughter to the wilderness.


Ed