Tire change questions

nickjpass · September 5th, 2014, 07:40 AM

Should I remove the rotors? I have a lot of room in the rear but up front I have two fairly large rotors and it might be easier to remove them. If I do, will I have to mount them the same exact way ? Should I flip/rotate them ? Will they warp and be unomountable afterward ?

csmith12 · September 5th, 2014, 07:51 AM

When possible, keep everything the way it is. And no, you don't have to remove the rotors to get a tire changed. If you're changing your own tires, then you might consider removing them if you feel you may hit them.

nickjpass · September 5th, 2014, 08:07 AM

I don't think I will hit them but things nearly never go as planned lol

Also, how do you guys feel about balancing on the bike ? My other idea was to put the wheel on to jacks and have it rest on the axle. What should I do? Maybe I could just do it on the bike though.

I'm gonna duct tape them this time. I think my rear wheel threw a weight and it scratched up my wheel. Darn.

csmith12 · September 5th, 2014, 08:12 AM

The jacks will be fine as long as you can level it out, I use 2 jack stands. Losing wheel weights happens, we duct tape them over at the track so they don't become bullets. Use pink duct tape lol, it's a good conversation starter.

nickjpass · September 5th, 2014, 08:17 AM

I already bought green and pink duct tape

Thanks a bunch man.

Here's a batch of coookies

Finesse · September 5th, 2014, 05:32 PM

go to a shop with a tire machine and digital wheel balancer and get them to do it for you

nickjpass · September 5th, 2014, 06:06 PM

If I can do it for free...

Finesse · September 5th, 2014, 06:42 PM

^my every other sentence

September 5th, 2014, 07:40 AM	#1
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Tire change questions Should I remove the rotors? I have a lot of room in the rear but up front I have two fairly large rotors and it might be easier to remove them. If I do, will I have to mount them the same exact way ? Should I flip/rotate them ? Will they warp and be unomountable afterward ? __________________________________________________

September 5th, 2014, 07:51 AM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	When possible, keep everything the way it is. And no, you don't have to remove the rotors to get a tire changed. If you're changing your own tires, then you might consider removing them if you feel you may hit them. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School
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September 5th, 2014, 08:07 AM	#3
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I don't think I will hit them but things nearly never go as planned lol Also, how do you guys feel about balancing on the bike ? My other idea was to put the wheel on to jacks and have it rest on the axle. What should I do? Maybe I could just do it on the bike though. I'm gonna duct tape them this time. I think my rear wheel threw a weight and it scratched up my wheel. Darn. __________________________________________________

September 5th, 2014, 08:12 AM	#4
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	The jacks will be fine as long as you can level it out, I use 2 jack stands. Losing wheel weights happens, we duct tape them over at the track so they don't become bullets. Use pink duct tape lol, it's a good conversation starter. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School
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September 5th, 2014, 08:17 AM	#5
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I already bought green and pink duct tape Thanks a bunch man. Here's a batch of coookies __________________________________________________

September 5th, 2014, 05:32 PM	#6
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	go to a shop with a tire machine and digital wheel balancer and get them to do it for you

September 5th, 2014, 06:06 PM	#7
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	If I can do it for free... __________________________________________________

September 5th, 2014, 06:42 PM	#8
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	^my every other sentence
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