[CZroe]

What are the torque values and socket sizes for the axle nuts anyway? Can we get them edited into the OP?

I think the axle nuts are 22mm front, 24mm rear.

Originally Posted by kkim

CZroe,

what type of lube are you using? ...

Very diluted dish detergent in water.

Originally Posted by g21-30

Get some of this:

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...%7CGRP2068____

I was able to get the first side on without tools on both the front and rear BT-016 tires. The last side is a PITA, but with knee pressure and prying. it can be done.

Yup. I'll practice with my old rims and tires. There are no Advance Auto Parts in CA, so I'll see if they have that or something similar elsewhere.

Originally Posted by headshrink

One trick I use for mounting is to leave the new tire in the sun for a bit.... this of course softens it up a bit.

The trouble you are having is the reason I am in the process of building a tire station. It will be a happy day when I don't need to use tire levers/spoons!

Good luck!

Originally Posted by dubojr1

There's not a whole lot of science to this anyway. Seems that every time I torque an axle nut, it never falls on the alignment hole to insert the pin. You have to decided whether to go forward or back off a bit to align the hole. All tend to go forward.

Kawi sez "go forward" too:
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...6&postcount=37