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Rafal

Hello, after some time!

Today I was taking off the rear wheel form the bike - RS. I was barely able to pull out the wheel. Tire was very tight between swing arm and exhaust pipe. In the Autumn I had a small crash on left hand side. And I am wonder if exhaust pipe or its mount could be bended as an effect of the fall?

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Scott_Anderson · Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2014 7:06 pm Post subject:

I seem to recall other RS owners having issues with tires on/off clearances.
I you say you had a left side "bump" I suppose it's possible that it could have tweaked the exhaust "chrome heat shield" that is now giving you issues.
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hosehoundfr86 · Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2014 7:29 pm Post subject:

552255 · Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2014 11:02 pm Post subject:

Normal...let air out to squeeze by.
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Rafal · Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 3:08 am Post subject:

Ok seems to be a common situation, and I did let the air out Wink

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K1100RS is a real beast (in Marrakesh Red)
K75S is a real beauty - she has gone Sad

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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 6:43 am Post subject:

Rafal,

What rear tire are you using?

On my RS with a Michelin Pilot Road 3, I need to let the air out AND use some soapy water on both sides of the tire. Then I have to wiggle it side to side while pulling rearward.

Yours sounds normal..

John
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Rafal · Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:39 am Post subject:

It used to be Bridgestone BT 21 now it is going to be Metzeler Roadtec z6 (made in China *^*#&%543642576#& !! ). Standard size 160/60 R18.

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Rafal
K1100RS is a real beast (in Marrakesh Red)
K75S is a real beauty - she has gone Sad

, but not to far Smile

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hosehoundfr86 · Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 6:38 pm Post subject:

Pilot Road 3 on mine too,, I must try the soapy water next time I remove it,,I will have to do brakes this summer ,,

Flying Duck · Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 7:37 pm Post subject:

Get an aftermarket exhaust like a Staintune or Remus. Two bolts and the exhaust can is off.
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firecat · Joined: 31 May 2012 Posts: 18 Location: Montreal

I just pulled mine off today and definitely VERY tight snug, never thought of deflating tire, not fast not fast.
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