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E T · Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 4:36 am Post subject: Rim Re-install

I just got done taking my front and rear rims off so i can have my new tires mounted tomorrow, Is there anything I should do extra as far as lubing when i put them back on?? I have taken off the rear before for the last tire, but this is the first time i have taken off the front.. I do plan on putting a light coating of grease on the axle when putting it back on, but just checking to see if anything else i should do since i have them off..

Thanks for any info..
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Scott_Anderson · Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 8:18 am Post subject:

The only thing I can think of is to double check your abs clearance at the front wheel when you go back together.
I did a tire change last year and the gap changed on me. Don't ask me how, but it did.
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Flying Duck · Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:09 am Post subject:

Don't tighten the axle and pinch bolts until after you've gotten on the bike and compressed the forks a few times. (I think this part is even in the owners manual.)

And remember to smear lots of grease on the rotors. Laughing

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E T · Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 12:05 pm Post subject:

And remember to smear lots of grease on the rotors. Laughing

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Should that be high temp??? or will the regular do a good job?? Shocked

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Mystic Red · Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 7:07 pm Post subject:

You could stick your finger in the front bearing and make sure it turns nice and smooth. It will. Cool

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drikko · Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 7:42 pm Post subject:

Don't grease the wheel nuts though, they are designed to be torqued dry!!
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E T · Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 4:58 am Post subject:

E T · Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 5:02 am Post subject:

E T · Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 5:03 am Post subject:

E T · Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 5:06 am Post subject:

I just want to say thanks to those that helped me, and even for the good laugh in there also, I have it all back together now and really like the tire combo i went with, Feels a lot different than the pirellis I had on it, I will never run the sport demons again,
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