Removing front wheel.

Løckøut · July 29th, 2013, 03:52 PM

I got a flat front tire on Saturday, and I'm planning on taking the whole front wheel off and taking it to House of Kawasaki tomorrow evening for repair. I haven't really eyeballed it yet, but how do I take the front wheel off the proper way?

Lychee · July 29th, 2013, 03:56 PM

you need a method of supporting the front with the wheel off the ground. A common method is either using a front fork stand or front triple tree stand.

n4mwd · July 29th, 2013, 04:04 PM

Supporting it in a stable way is a real pain. Its not very pretty, but I use a step ladder with a strap around the handle bars. To get it up in the first place, I jack it up with a floor jack. The jack point is the oil filter cover with a small piece of 2x4 as a cushion so I don't damage the engine or pipes.

Just make sure you loosen the axle nut before you jack it up. You don't have to remove the brakes, but it would make it a little easier.

One important thing is the spedometer pickup. It has to go in just right or it wont let the wheel spin and can be damaged. Study it carefully before reassembly.

alex.s · July 29th, 2013, 04:16 PM

put it on your rear stand, then put it up on a triple stand.

alternatively stick two jack stands under the forks and put some bricks under the engine. don't tip it over.

another alternative (i've used in emergency tire situations) is to put the bike on a curb and let the wheel hang off over the edge of the large curb. put a brick down so you can support the bike by the engine instead of the headers.

Motofool · July 29th, 2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Løckøut

I got a flat front tire on Saturday, and I'm planning on taking the whole front wheel off and taking it to House of Kawasaki tomorrow evening for repair. I haven't really eyeballed it yet, but how do I take the front wheel off the proper way?

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/What_ca...on_the_road%3F

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Support..._the_Front_End

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Greasin...wheel_bearings

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Reinsta...he_front_wheel

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Tire_Mo...Hints_%26_Tips

7oxSin · July 29th, 2013, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Motofool

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/What_ca...on_the_road%3F

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Support..._the_Front_End

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Greasin...wheel_bearings

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Reinsta...he_front_wheel

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Tire_Mo...Hints_%26_Tips

@Motofool no need for me to post, yoda's got it covered.

Løckøut · July 30th, 2013, 06:21 PM

Thanks everyone. I have the tire of and marked with sharpie where the speedo should be; soaped the tire down and found a teenie tiny pinner of a hole. I'll have her plugged and running by tomorrow evening

Motofool · July 30th, 2013, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Løckøut

Thanks everyone. I have the tire of and marked with sharpie where the speedo should be; soaped the tire down and found a teenie tiny pinner of a hole. I'll have her plugged and running by tomorrow evening

For a little hole, an internal patch is a much better option and a more permanent repair.

Balance that wheel after the repair !!!

n4mwd · July 30th, 2013, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Motofool

For a little hole, an internal patch is a much better option and a more permanent repair.

Balance that wheel after the repair !!!

A plug is more for emergency roadside repairs. The weight of the plug can throw off the balance.

Patches are a little harder to install, but you have a better seal. Just be careful not to warp the brake rotor getting the tire off. When done, rebalance so save the little weights.

July 29th, 2013, 03:52 PM	#1
Løckøut ninjette.org member Name: Josh Location: Edmond, OK Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250r Posts: 128	Removing front wheel. I got a flat front tire on Saturday, and I'm planning on taking the whole front wheel off and taking it to House of Kawasaki tomorrow evening for repair. I haven't really eyeballed it yet, but how do I take the front wheel off the proper way?

July 29th, 2013, 03:56 PM	#2
Lychee sail away Name: Jon Location: San Jose Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): gixxer (sold), ninjette (upgrade!) Posts: 964 Blog Entries: 8	you need a method of supporting the front with the wheel off the ground. A common method is either using a front fork stand or front triple tree stand. __________________________________________________ Unregistered found this post helpful. Track Day Preparation Checklist 1. Financial 2. Mental 3. Physical 4. Gear / Bike

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n4mwd ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: D Location: Palm Beach, FL Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R, 2007 EFI Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Supporting it in a stable way is a real pain. Its not very pretty, but I use a step ladder with a strap around the handle bars. To get it up in the first place, I jack it up with a floor jack. The jack point is the oil filter cover with a small piece of 2x4 as a cushion so I don't damage the engine or pipes. Just make sure you loosen the axle nut before you jack it up. You don't have to remove the brakes, but it would make it a little easier. One important thing is the spedometer pickup. It has to go in just right or it wont let the wheel spin and can be damaged. Study it carefully before reassembly. __________________________________________________ My Ninja Blog Proud member of ABATE.My NYC Road Rage documentary - CENSORED!

July 29th, 2013, 04:16 PM	#4
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	put it on your rear stand, then put it up on a triple stand. alternatively stick two jack stands under the forks and put some bricks under the engine. don't tip it over. another alternative (i've used in emergency tire situations) is to put the bike on a curb and let the wheel hang off over the edge of the large curb. put a brick down so you can support the bike by the engine instead of the headers. __________________________________________________

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Løckøut ninjette.org member Name: Josh Location: Edmond, OK Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250r Posts: 128	Thanks everyone. I have the tire of and marked with sharpie where the speedo should be; soaped the tire down and found a teenie tiny pinner of a hole. I'll have her plugged and running by tomorrow evening