Motorcycle Front Wheel – Removal and Install
Demonstration on how to remove and install the front wheel on a motorcycle.
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Demonstration on how to remove and install the front wheel on a motorcycle.
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Hi, Just wanted to say thanks! I had my first flat tyre on monday and your video really helped me out.
Cheers, Chris.
@ShamanWS6 actually he said to make sure and check the manual for the specified torque amounts. this video applies to numerous sportbikes and all have different torques.
thanks you , i need your advice and teaching
xoxo lol
Put a 2×4 under the wheel, and push the axle out, so you dont buy a hex bolt
works for me.
HELP! i have a 95 zx6 and it dont have a nut on either side of the axle. it has the pinch bolts and looks like the side that he uses the hex key on-on both sides. i’ve tried a socket and rubber mallet to work it out and not a hex key but a star bit that fits in real snug to loosen but nothing. what do i need to do?
I have a CBR600 and my owner’s manual says not to let the calipers hang free. I had a couple cardboard boxes in my garage that were just tall enough so I rested the calipers on each box while my wheel was off.
def. a nice video this guy has helped me alot
Awesome job. I’m about to change the rotors on my CBR1K and had never removed the front wheel myself, so this simple walk through was perfect. Answered every single little question I had.
For those that have the R1 like the one in this video – you can loosen the axle bolt by keeping the pinch bolts (allans) completely tightened first. Meaning. Remove the axle bolt first – then the pinch bolts after the axle bolt, then you can push the axle through the other side with a long rod (I used a skinny long scissor blade and a hammer) without a hex key tool Jay mentions. These videos made my day much much easier today. Thanks buy moto.
You didn’t mention whether the pinch bolts should be torqued to a specific amount, nor the axle. Should be in the manual, but I’d like to mention that these weren’t in the lesson.
Where is your site?
Very informative! Im poor as hell but love doing my own handy work so I despise shop maintenence.
can use a bolt to take out the axle bolt, merely weld the nut on one side and off you go.
Thanks so much for the lesson, I would love to see more HOW TO Vidoes like this..
Are there any alignment adjustments for the front wheel or is that only for the rear?
With today’s shop rate I find that this video is a great tool for doing it myself. I would only add that maybe a light lube to the axle before installing the wheel.
Almost perfect! the only thing negative I would have to say is that you left the brake caliper henging.should support it with zip tie or string. Other than that the best youtube video I’ve seen yet.
Fog,
You’re almost there. Once you have removed the screw on one side, you need to loosen the pinch bolts on both forks and using the hex key with a wrench, wiggle the axle out – it will come out with a little elbow grease. Make sure your calipers are off as well.
well so intresting, but i got a 2003 jxsr an the axle has in one side the hole to the hex key but in the other side it has only a hole, which is the nut, son when a try lose it, the axle turn with the nut an i can’t remove it, i try by tighten the two litlle screws the ones hold the axle an still the same i hope you can help me up thanks.
Awesome stuff, thanks so much!
PS Sweet Peugeot!
how much do those pit bull stands usually cost …. the triple tree stand and the rear
what about torque values how are you making sure that your stuff is properly seated??
hey “J”, do I have to grease the front axle like the rear in the other vid? do you recommend pit bull stands(rear spool/non-spool combo & triple tree) out of other manufacturers? is it the best one i can get for those options and an okay price? has yours given you any problems? what options do you suggest for license plate lights (my fender eliminator didn’t come w/ one and i don’t like the screw-in, watch battery-operated ones)? Thanks!
Awsome Video’s “J”….
If you are a “budget” racer, then your track bike might be your street bike as well at which point it must be licensed and insured.
Most race bikes that are track use only are not insured. But if you find a company that will insure track bikes, please let us all know! =)