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| john2321 | | Set |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 16/01/2016 | | Posts | : | 10 | | Location | : | north east, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 16 Jan 2016 - 23:51 Post title : front wheel removal | | | hi, just purchased a fenda extenda for my thunderbird, its the new one thats fixed with sticky pads that save you having to drill holes in the mudguard. they advise you to remove the mudguard to fix it properly. can anyone tell me the best way to lift the bike up so i can remove the front wheel. as there are no frame rails i really dont want to jack the bike up under the sump. any idea whats the best way to raise the front of the ground. i was thinking had anyone ever used a chain hoist with lifting straps around the handlebars. any advice will be gratefully accepted.
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| peteronkarra | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 01/04/2012 | | Posts | : | 830 | | Location | : | Karragarra Island, Queensland, Australia |
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| | Posted : 17 Jan 2016 - 02:36 Post title : Re: front wheel removal (Re: john2321) | | | My local tyre shop put straps around the forks just below the top clamp and lift with an overhead hoist.
A few guys have fitted the extenda without removing the guard however.
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| Tal | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 30/01/2015 | | Posts | : | 1,074 | | Location | : | Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand |
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| | Posted : 17 Jan 2016 - 03:13 Post title : Re: front wheel removal (Re: peteronkarra) | | | I have used "Tie downs" around the handlebars and tied up to the exposed rafters in my shed to hold her straight...cant see a problem going the next step and lifting her like that... Or you could google "Becker bike lift" and see what they have...
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| Leethal | | Zeus | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,485 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 17 Jan 2016 - 06:18 Post title : Re: front wheel removal (Re: peteronkarra) | | |
peteronkarra wrote:
My local tyre shop put straps around the forks just below the top clamp and lift with an overhead hoist.
A few guys have fitted the extenda without removing the guard however. |
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That's how I do mine
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| john2321 | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 16/01/2016 | | Posts | : | 10 | | Location | : | north east, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 17 Jan 2016 - 10:00 Post title : Re: front wheel removal (Re: Leethal) | | | Many thanks all, its the new extenda fenda thats fitted on the mudguard using automotive sticky pads, the manufacturer advises you to remove the mudguard and fit it in a warm enviroment. they say it has to be in a room at a certain temperature so the glue on the pads can cure. you can see a demonstration on youtube how to attach the extenda fenda. but many thanks for your replies.
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| rabbi | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 28/02/2012 | | Posts | : | 926 | | Location | : | Geelong, Victoria, Australia |
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| | Posted : 17 Jan 2016 - 10:30 Post title : Re: front wheel removal (Re: john2321) | | | I fitted mine with the guard on the bike and also used some urethane glue and its still there after 3 plus years
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| Shane | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 04/11/2013 | | Posts | : | 63 | | Location | : | St Georges Basin, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 17 Jan 2016 - 10:42 Post title : Re: front wheel removal (Re: john2321) | | | I also fitted the extender without taking the wheel off. But instead of using the tape used black Sikaflex. Masking tape held it in place while it cured.
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| r3dline | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 03/04/2015 | | Posts | : | 66 | | Location | : | Coplay, PA, United States |
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| | Posted : 22 Sep 2016 - 00:19 Post title : Re: front wheel removal (Re: Shane) | | | Question - what size hex key do you need to remove the front spindle to get the wheel off?
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| Hornet | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 05/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 1,294 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 22 Sep 2016 - 00:43 Post title : Re: front wheel removal (Re: r3dline) | | |
r3dline wrote:
Question - what size hex key do you need to remove the front spindle to get the wheel off? |
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| VABird | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 28/09/2014 | | Posts | : | 1,373 | | Location | : | BEDFORD, Virginia, United States |
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| | Posted : 22 Sep 2016 - 10:53 Post title : Re: front wheel removal (Re: john2321) | | |
john2321 wrote:
...... can anyone tell me the best way to lift the bike up so i can remove the front wheel. as there are no frame rails i really don't want to jack the bike up under the sump. any idea what's the best way to raise the front of the ground. ...... |
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| r3dline | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 03/04/2015 | | Posts | : | 66 | | Location | : | Coplay, PA, United States |
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| | Posted : 22 Sep 2016 - 20:45 Post title : Re: front wheel removal (Re: VABird) | | | Okay thanks. Geez who has a 19mm hex key that size unless your a diesel mechanic?
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| Swagger | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 15/04/2012 | | Posts | : | 1,100 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 22 Sep 2016 - 20:57 Post title : Re: front wheel removal (Re: r3dline) | | |
| r3dline wrote: ... Geez who has a 19mm hex key that size unless your a diesel mechanic? ... |
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It's a relatively common size for axles on motorcycles and all the multi fitment spindle keys I've ever seen include it in the range of 17, 19, 22 and 24.
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| tadpole | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 18/05/2009 | | Posts | : | 307 | | Location | : | Mandurah, West Australia, Australia |
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| | Posted : 22 Sep 2016 - 23:08 Post title : Re: front wheel removal (Re: r3dline) | | | I made a 19mm adaptor,,,
Got a bolt t hat had 19mm nuts about 60 - 70mm long fitted both nuts tightening them together very heavily, then put the bolt head in the axle and a flat spanner on the inner nut and undo , when refitting lightly grease the whole axle and retighten to 65 nm, cheers Tadpole..
PS I later shortened it to 1 nut and welded it to the bolt cheers
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| PapaSmurfMC | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 03/10/2013 | | Posts | : | 871 | | Location | : | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
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| | Posted : 23 Sep 2016 - 04:15 Post title : Re: front wheel removal (Re: r3dline) | | |
r3dline wrote:
Okay thanks. Geez who has a 19mm hex key that size unless your a diesel mechanic? |
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Get one of these: Link
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| davetac1 | | Thunderbird | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,379 | | Location | : | Haverhill, Ma., United States |
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| | Posted : 23 Sep 2016 - 07:06 Post title : Re: front wheel removal (Re: PapaSmurfMC) | | | That's exactly what I bought shortly after buying my Tbird six years ago.The stealer I bought it from just happen to be selling em for 23 bucks,so I grabbed one and have used it many times on my machine alone,not to mention other machines I've also worked on.It was a GOOD INVESTMENT and I highly recommend it because it's a tool that can and will be used over and over again as it fits most axle applications, but can also be used on other jobs as well. There are many places that sell em and the prices will vary.So BUY ONE! You won't be sorry!! Dave!!!
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| Sennaista | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 23/09/2014 | | Posts | : | 234 | | Location | : | London, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 23 Sep 2016 - 08:46 Post title : Re: front wheel removal (Re: davetac1) | | | Bump
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| davetac1 | | Thunderbird | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,379 | | Location | : | Haverhill, Ma., United States |
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| | Posted : 23 Sep 2016 - 16:17 Post title : Re: front wheel removal (Re: Sennaista) | | |
Is "BUMP" the name of the company that made yours???????????
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| r3dline | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 03/04/2015 | | Posts | : | 66 | | Location | : | Coplay, PA, United States |
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| | Posted : 23 Sep 2016 - 20:38 Post title : Re: front wheel removal (Re: davetac1) | | | Okay thanks, I ordered one up.
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