I'm about to do this for the first time. Thanks so much Paul, for doing these videos. Without your outstanding instruction, I don't think that I'd have the confidence to attempt this type of maintenance on my CCT!
Paul, Thank you for your very well done videos of removing both the front and rear wheels from a Victory Cross Country. I have a 2017 Cross Country and everything you show on these videos apply to the 2017. I have used these vids as guides and eveything went slick as snot on a hoe handle. Keep up the good work!!
Nice work man..your a man after my own heart. I love doing as much of my own mechanical repairs as possible. On my cars and on my bike. I'm getting my first New front tire on my vulcan 900 and I really think I'm going to atleast remove the wheel myself. I prob won't try to mount new tire myself cuz I don't have the proper things like spoons and a compressor. But all in goid time I say. Safe riding to u as well. Enjoy that beautiful machine of yours too.
Thank you. This looks pretty much the same as on my 2017 Scout 60. Also, a big thanks for noting the torque specs for the bolts. Some people forget to include that Probably the same as my Scout, but I will check & verify.
I use Valvoline DuraBlend Synthetic Grease in the 1lb can. Lasts forever. www.walmart.com/ip/Valvoline-DuraBlend-Synthetic-Blend-Gray-Grease-1-LB-Tub/867844547
Another very clear and concise " how to" video, Paul. Thanks as I'm doing a re and re on my front tire as well. Could you let us know more about the wheel balance system you installed.
+Garth Buswell Hey Garth, they are the Centramatic balancers comprised of 3 metal disks (2 for the front and 1 for the back for my model bike). They have an oil filled channel around the perimeter of the disk where metal ball bearings can roll around. They act something like Dyna-Beads where they constantly adjust to ensure optimum wheel balance. I haven't had a chance to test them yet as I just installed them yesterday. They are a bit pricey but what isn't on a motorcycle these days.
No, everything is done from the right side of the bike. The axle threads directly into the fork on the left side. There is nothing to do on the left side. Thanks for watching.
Paul, If I have a 16mm Axle, what size of bolt and nuts do I buy, instead of finding a 16mm Hex Driver. Princess Auto doesn't sell 16mm Hex or Allan Wrenches. The do however sell 14mm ones. 14's are easy to find... but 16's are not.
+Dean Simpson 16mm translates roughly to 5/8". This is the outside diameter of a nut and bolt and not the threaded size. I have heard from others in the forum site say a 7/16" thread bolt head will fit. Unfortunately, the outside measurements are not consistent, so one bolt may fit but another of the same size may not. Best thing to do is bring a 16mm or 5/8" socket with you to the store and try to find the proper bolt. I would try to find a coupling nut as they will be easier to use. You may also have to take a file and clean up the outside burrs off the nut to make it fit smoothly. Hope this helps.
at 6:20 keeping the pinch area "clean" - - but now you have dis-similar metals and rain, possibly salt water can get in with capillary attraction. I would want at least anti-seize in there, or let WD-40 creep in to keep the water out. Or choose to never wash the bike or ride in the rain !
Yup, lots of people asking me to make one for the rear wheel. It's on the top of the list to do. Great riding weather right now so it will be later on in the fall.
I'm about to do this for the first time. Thanks so much Paul, for doing these videos. Without your outstanding instruction, I don't think that I'd have the confidence to attempt this type of maintenance on my CCT!
Glad I could help Cayoot. Thanks for watching.
Paul has a way of giving us confidence that we can do it also.
Yeah, forget about the factory instructions. Those lead you right to the so-called "technicians". $$$$$
Paul, Thank you for your very well done videos of removing both the front and rear wheels from a Victory Cross Country. I have a 2017 Cross Country and everything you show on these videos apply to the 2017. I have used these vids as guides and eveything went slick as snot on a hoe handle. Keep up the good work!!
Haha... "slick as snot on a hoe handle". I love it. Thanks.
Nice work man..your a man after my own heart. I love doing as much of my own mechanical repairs as possible. On my cars and on my bike. I'm getting my first New front tire on my vulcan 900 and I really think I'm going to atleast remove the wheel myself. I prob won't try to mount new tire myself cuz I don't have the proper things like spoons and a compressor. But all in goid time I say. Safe riding to u as well. Enjoy that beautiful machine of yours too.
Thanks for watching. I'm sure you will do fine with your new tire. Ride safe and have fun.
Very very helpful. The info on the 16mm hex was a life saver. Thanks 👍
Thanks for those tips on the 16mm nuts I pick something new up each time I watch your clips
+David Pyle Glad I could help David. Ride safe.
Thank you. This looks pretty much the same as on my 2017 Scout 60. Also, a big thanks for noting the torque specs for the bolts. Some people forget to include that Probably the same as my Scout, but I will check & verify.
Hello can you show how right cleaning front abs sensor?
Thank you. Gonna take the tire off my 1981 yamaha xs650. I appreciate you
Love your videos! Help me so much with my 2017 XC
Is this the same as a Victory Jackpot front wheel removal??
Great Video Paul has always, just got to say the slippers in a garage enivrement is questionnable ;).
They are steel toe slippers :)
malgré la langue, votre vidéo m'aide énormément, merc
Hey what kind of grease was that you used for the axle.
I use Valvoline DuraBlend Synthetic Grease in the 1lb can. Lasts forever.
www.walmart.com/ip/Valvoline-DuraBlend-Synthetic-Blend-Gray-Grease-1-LB-Tub/867844547
Excellent Instructions! Thank you
Thanks Sir. Great video.
Another very clear and concise " how to" video, Paul. Thanks as I'm doing a re and re on my front tire as well. Could you let us know more about the wheel balance system you installed.
+Garth Buswell Hey Garth, they are the Centramatic balancers comprised of 3 metal disks (2 for the front and 1 for the back for my model bike). They have an oil filled channel around the perimeter of the disk where metal ball bearings can roll around. They act something like Dyna-Beads where they constantly adjust to ensure optimum wheel balance. I haven't had a chance to test them yet as I just installed them yesterday. They are a bit pricey but what isn't on a motorcycle these days.
I don't get it, do you not have a bold on the other end of the axle? Why didn't you mention that?
No, everything is done from the right side of the bike. The axle threads directly into the fork on the left side. There is nothing to do on the left side. Thanks for watching.
Paul,
Are there any special considerations for a bike with the ABS ring?
Nope. Keep it clean and the sensor should be 1mm from it. I have never needed to adjust mine.
Did you know what bolt goes into the chin guard??
Mine is a M6-1.0 x 15mm bolt.
It has a 4mm hex key head.
Hope this helps.
Can you use a triple tree stand on a victory 8 ball?
Although I have never seen an 8 Ball, as long as you have the clearance and the mounting hole for the stand I don't see why it wouldn't work.
Paul, If I have a 16mm Axle, what size of bolt and nuts do I buy, instead of finding a 16mm Hex Driver. Princess Auto doesn't sell 16mm Hex or Allan Wrenches. The do however sell 14mm ones. 14's are easy to find... but 16's are not.
+Dean Simpson
16mm translates roughly to 5/8". This is the outside diameter of a nut and bolt and not the threaded size.
I have heard from others in the forum site say a 7/16" thread bolt head will fit.
Unfortunately, the outside measurements are not consistent, so one bolt may fit but another of the same size may not.
Best thing to do is bring a 16mm or 5/8" socket with you to the store and try to find the proper bolt. I would try to find a coupling nut as they will be easier to use.
You may also have to take a file and clean up the outside burrs off the nut to make it fit smoothly.
Hope this helps.
at 6:20 keeping the pinch area "clean" - - but now you have dis-similar metals and rain, possibly salt water can get in with capillary attraction.
I would want at least anti-seize in there, or let WD-40 creep in to keep the water out.
Or choose to never wash the bike or ride in the rain !
Do u have a video for the rear wheel removal? If not could u do one. Thx!
Yup, lots of people asking me to make one for the rear wheel. It's on the top of the list to do. Great riding weather right now so it will be later on in the fall.
Thanks man. Helped a lot
God bless you
Sweet!
Thanks paul !
great stuff!
Thank u
tanks
Some of the steps just magically happened by them selves.
Like what?