Exact video I was looking for as I’m getting ready to pull off my first direct drive wheel (been riding street bikes my whole life). So thank you. I would like to offer an alternative to punching out the axle though. Personally I’ve always used a long 3/8” or 1/2” drive extension (depending on axle size) to punch axles. They work great because the will catch the spacer and have almost a zero percent chance of screwing up threads after you remove the nut. I prefer the impact extensions and will use a rubber mallet with them. They also work great for reinstalling the axle and holding the spacer in place. $10 for a 4 pack. Harbor Freight. 7:28
Yes that is a better idea with the extension . And I have also learned from feedback that to remove the whee, l lower the bike down onto ground level take tension off the axle and then drive it out then raise the jack to remove the wheel
Thanks so much. This is probably one of the most helpful videos I've seen on this procedure. I have a 2005 S50 and thanks to this video I might just try to take the wheels off myself and bring them to the shop for new tires rather than have them do everything. Two little things would make it even more helpful for a new owner like me. 1. a video on putting the wheel back on the bike in the proper order. I realize it's probably as simple as reversing the steps, but sometimes things don't always work out that way. 2. It would be easier to watch with the camera in landscape view rather than portrait view. And i'm probably going to ask a question on your video for the front wheel removal, too. That was also very helpful. Thanks!
@@davidriegner2967 Interesting timing. In a couple of hours I'll be dropping the bike off and the new tires, tubes and rim strips at a local shop to do it. I was all set to try since you made it look pretty straightforward, but I just don't have the room in my small-ish shed to do the work comfortably. I didn't want to risk getting halfway there and being unable to finish. :)
Them wheels are so much nicer than the basic spoke wheels like mine. Hopefully one day I will come across a set on a parts bike but I dont see them very often.
Thanks for the compliment. As I said any questions or suggestions are appreciated. If I learn something new everyday then when I die I will be a f****** no at all.
Thank you for this video! Very helpful. I'm having a heck of a time reinstalling the brake cable back in the drum cover housing. Have you run into that issue?
So you just happen to mention a differential swap? The most irritating thing about the Intruder 700 - 800 is the need for a 6th gear. Any vid you may make that elaborates on this swap would be appreciated. Thanks
Hello Mr. Riegner thanks for posting your videos on RUclips very helpful information. I do have a question regarding your mag wheels. I currently own a 1986 suzuki intruder 700 but my bike came stock with spoke wheels Do you know if those mags you have would work / fit on my bike ? Any info you could give me or point me in the direction of finding out would be very much appreciated. Again thanks for posting your videos.
Yes mine is a 1986 vs700 intruder. The only difference I see are the forks up front my rotor is mounted on the left side sitting on the bike. So I'm thinking if anything I'll have to buy a set of forks off of a later model that has that caliper mounted on the right side. Thanks for getting back to me so quick love your videos please keep posting you're helping out a lot of people that can't afford to take their bikes to the shops and pay ridiculous shop rates. there are also a lot of shops in my area that won't touch my 1986 intruder because it's too old I've heard that plenty of times over the years I usually buy the older bikes because that's what I like to Ride.
Life outside. You have jogged my memory. Yes your brake is on the other side. I believe all is all I did was turn the wheel around. Brake rotor lines up ok . The tire has to be remounted in the right direction. Have you found cast wheels?
@@davidriegner2967 yes someone at my work has them and I was considering buying them as long as I could find out they would work and I then I seen your videos.
Yes I always to put a light coating of grease on the axle so that it does not rust in place. It makes it a lot easier to remove when you're next to change tire
thank you for the insight about changing to a 1400 of that differential to give me a better highway ride with lower RPM cuz I too am done racing
Exact video I was looking for as I’m getting ready to pull off my first direct drive wheel (been riding street bikes my whole life). So thank you. I would like to offer an alternative to punching out the axle though. Personally I’ve always used a long 3/8” or 1/2” drive extension (depending on axle size) to punch axles. They work great because the will catch the spacer and have almost a zero percent chance of screwing up threads after you remove the nut. I prefer the impact extensions and will use a rubber mallet with them. They also work great for reinstalling the axle and holding the spacer in place. $10 for a 4 pack. Harbor Freight. 7:28
Yes that is a better idea with the extension . And I have also learned from feedback that to remove the whee, l lower the bike down onto ground level take tension off the axle and then drive it out then raise the jack to remove the wheel
Thank you. I’m a visual guy and I miss working on bikes/cars with my dad. He’s gone so this means a lot. 🙏
Glad I could bring back memories
I like the way you talk and carry yourself. You have good character.
Its amazing, you ol guys do everything properly and precise, its a pleasure to learn "how to" the right way. Nice.
Us OL guys learn to do it right the 1st time.
Thanks for the video, it’s been hard to find videos on these older models
Thanks for the review. I have many other videos on motorcycles that you might be interested in check them out
Thanks so much. This is probably one of the most helpful videos I've seen on this procedure. I have a 2005 S50 and thanks to this video I might just try to take the wheels off myself and bring them to the shop for new tires rather than have them do everything.
Two little things would make it even more helpful for a new owner like me.
1. a video on putting the wheel back on the bike in the proper order. I realize it's probably as simple as reversing the steps, but sometimes things don't always work out that way.
2. It would be easier to watch with the camera in landscape view rather than portrait view.
And i'm probably going to ask a question on your video for the front wheel removal, too. That was also very helpful. Thanks!
Did you ever get around to pulling your own wheels to have the tires changed. Just curious
@@davidriegner2967 Interesting timing. In a couple of hours I'll be dropping the bike off and the new tires, tubes and rim strips at a local shop to do it. I was all set to try since you made it look pretty straightforward, but I just don't have the room in my small-ish shed to do the work comfortably. I didn't want to risk getting halfway there and being unable to finish. :)
@@spagogin I understand thanks for getting back to me so quickly
Got the same bike. How'd it go
Thanks David, nice and simple, showed all the tools needed, very little muscle needed, great example of " work smarter not harder"
That was really good!! And that’s a lot easier than I thought! I thought I had to take apart the drive hub
Them wheels are so much nicer than the basic spoke wheels like mine. Hopefully one day I will come across a set on a parts bike but I dont see them very often.
Thanks for the video, very helpful. Intend to do this job this week.
Thanks for the compliment. As I said any questions or suggestions are appreciated. If I learn something new everyday then when I die I will be a f****** no at all.
Thank you so much lmao saved me from taking it to the shop to have my tire changed🤣
Thank you for this video! Very helpful. I'm having a heck of a time reinstalling the brake cable back in the drum cover housing. Have you run into that issue?
Dude you just saved my ass man I sure appreciate you
Glad I could be of help I have other videos on RUclips that may also help you. Especially the one on the Harbor freight jack.
So you just happen to mention a differential swap? The most irritating thing about the Intruder 700 - 800 is the need for a 6th gear. Any vid you may make that elaborates on this swap would be appreciated. Thanks
The differential from a 1400 intruder is a direct swap on except for a small change in the spacer on the right hand side
Hello Mr. Riegner thanks for posting your videos on RUclips very helpful information. I do have a question regarding your mag wheels. I currently own a 1986 suzuki intruder 700 but my bike came stock with spoke wheels
Do you know if those mags you have would work / fit on my bike ?
Any info you could give me or point me in the direction of finding out would be very much appreciated. Again thanks for posting your videos.
I think in 86 the intruder was 800cc called a vs800 not 700cc. But if it is an intruder then the wheels should fit. If you can find them.
Yes mine is a 1986 vs700 intruder. The only difference I see are the forks up front my rotor is mounted on the left side sitting on the bike. So I'm thinking if anything I'll have to buy a set of forks off of a later model that has that caliper mounted on the right side. Thanks for getting back to me so quick love your videos please keep posting you're helping out a lot of people that can't afford to take their bikes to the shops and pay ridiculous shop rates. there are also a lot of shops in my area that won't touch my 1986 intruder because it's too old I've heard that plenty of times over the years I usually buy the older bikes because that's what I like to Ride.
Life outside. You have jogged my memory. Yes your brake is on the other side. I believe all is all I did was turn the wheel around. Brake rotor lines up ok . The tire has to be remounted in the right direction. Have you found cast wheels?
@@davidriegner2967 yes someone at my work has them and I was considering buying them as long as I could find out they would work
and I then I seen your videos.
Does the rear tire have an inner tube?
No tube in cast wheels , spock wheels must have tube
Obrigado David pela ajuda muito didático
Do you have to drain the oil in the gear drive before removing the tire?
@@clintkanthe456 no
That's bro.👍
do you need to put grease on the axle when you install it back?
Yes I always to put a light coating of grease on the axle so that it does not rust in place. It makes it a lot easier to remove when you're next to change tire
Good job! Thanks!
So I lost my spacer that falls out on the right side removing the long axel bolt the inch or 2 socket looking spacer .. where can I get one
Let me know if you cannot find 1. Maybe I can make 1 at work.
Boulevard, intruder, s50….same bike/different name. Or as an ex-co-worker from hell would have said “different vintage”.
Where do you get your parts?
Jack is from Harbor freight, stabilizers I make myself and sell, but most of the parts and 1400 drive are from eBay
I turned my tv 90 degrees, but it didn’t help…
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im not using this anymore unless i have to these adds ruined it
I have no adds ( ads ). What do you mean?
Do you have to grease the axle when putting it back in?
Yes