Thank you for this. Just got an 1800 and the valve stem is cracked. Gonna take the front wheel off and bring it to the shop to get fixed. Do you apply any grease to the axle bolt before reinstalling or on the bushings? Thanks agajn
I just replaced both fronts and backs, I added fresh grease around the rear drive gear but did not add any to the bearing area as you did in the video. Should I be concerned? I can easily take the front rim off and do it again if it is an issue. Thanks.
It doesn’t call for loctite but I use it just to be extra safe. With that being said I feel like anything would be better than nothing. Hope this works, Happy riding.
This is great info. I need to take mine off to refinish the aluminum rims. Is there anything I would need to be concerned about with alignment or does the wheel basically "float" between the forks? Thanks.
I think technically it is clamped against the right fork when you tighten the axle bolt. The left fork leg floats on the axle. Many mechanics will try to achieve good alignment of the left fork on the axle by keeping the left pinch bolts loose, then bouncing the front end up and down with your body weight (off the lift). After that you would tighten the left side pinch bolts. I'm surprised that skipping that step hasn't resulted in a binding front end!
@@funbro1 How did you went about aligning them compared to the original mounting? Did you have problems with brake rotor drag before/after dissasembly? EDIT: I myself never noticed the alignment indicator on the left spacer until afterwards, so I am not sure how it WAS aligned. But I aligned using hand feel, rubber mallet and the indicator until the rotor drag was as small as possible. It lined up pretty well and drag was acceptable (Approx. a few revolutions of the wheel with some standard issue fore arm force) This detail (from BAC) tech.bareasschoppers.com/wp-content/image_gallery/tech/wheels-tires/front_wheel/VTX_1800/dynamic/axle_wrong.jpg-nggid03563-ngg0dyn-0x225x100-00f0w010c010r110f110r010t010.jpg /Thanks for all cool videos
So inside the bearings there is a sleeve. The shop I took my bike too didn't like that the sleeve was moving around in there. Is this normal or do I need a new rim? I guess according to the diagram it's called a axle collar. So I'm curious if my rim is junk. Idk I literally just bought the bike.
Do you need to put something under the rear tire so the bike doesn’t come unbalanced when lifted? Do you have to do the opposite when removing the rear tire?
With a properly placed bike jack this bike balances very well and I did not need to anything to the rear tire for balance. For the rear wheel this is how I did it. ruclips.net/video/QLpkLwYLzXI/видео.html Thanks for watching.
My buddy just told me that apparently he spoke to the tire manufacturer and they recommend airing the tires up to Max. Sounds strange to me? Have you ever heard anything like that?
Tire manufacturers and vehicle manufacturers will sometime differ in what they recommend. Vehicle manufacturers want the vehicle to ride the best it can so they will recommend the best for the ride, a tire manufacturer may be looking at performance or longevity of the tire so as long as you don't go over the maximum on the tire you should be alright. Hope this helps, Thanks for watching.
Hey hammerhead, is the port or starboard on the right? I guess I could look it up, just like you could have, but here is what a real quick search found: The RIGHT hand side of the vehicle is the PASSENGER'S side of the vehicle. The DRIVER'S side of the vehicle would be the LEFT hand side. Rule of thumb, right and left sides are determined by picturing yourself sitting in the car. SAME GOES FOR A MOTORCYCLE. Glad I could help.
You should be able to see a small slot around the head of the bolt that a knife can be inserted and pop them off. They are only held in by pressing them into place. Hope this helps, Thanks for watching.
Thank you for the tutorial, I watched front and back tutorials. Great info and easy to follow.
Great video,detailed,torque specs,in english...couldnt of been any better,Thank You Bob 👍
Glad you enjoyed it, Thanks for watching.
Excellent, clean, and informative video. Thanks!!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
Great video, Bob! Thanks a ton for making these.
Glad you like them! Happy and safe riding to you.
Thank you for this. Just got an 1800 and the valve stem is cracked. Gonna take the front wheel off and bring it to the shop to get fixed. Do you apply any grease to the axle bolt before reinstalling or on the bushings? Thanks agajn
Thx brother your a blessing thx for making a video
Good job man. Thanks for the video info. Have the vtx1800.
No problem 👍
Nice, to the point no bull. Thankyou
No problem 👍
thanks much - your video was really good and precise
Thanks for watching.
I just replaced both fronts and backs, I added fresh grease around the rear drive gear but did not add any to the bearing area as you did in the video. Should I be concerned? I can easily take the front rim off and do it again if it is an issue. Thanks.
I always add some new fresh grease while I’m in there. That’s up to you but I would add it.
Happy riding and thanks for watching.
Excellent video. What loctite strength do you use for your motorcycle?
It doesn’t call for loctite but I use it just to be extra safe. With that being said I feel like anything would be better than nothing. Hope this works, Happy riding.
This is great info. I need to take mine off to refinish the aluminum rims. Is there anything I would need to be concerned about with alignment or does the wheel basically "float" between the forks? Thanks.
It just "floats" between the forks. No worries. Thanks for watching.
@@funbro1 Thanks!
I think technically it is clamped against the right fork when you tighten the axle bolt. The left fork leg floats on the axle. Many mechanics will try to achieve good alignment of the left fork on the axle by keeping the left pinch bolts loose, then bouncing the front end up and down with your body weight (off the lift). After that you would tighten the left side pinch bolts.
I'm surprised that skipping that step hasn't resulted in a binding front end!
Did you skip aligning the forks using the spacer alignment "indicator" before pinching the axle, or is it just not included in the video?
/Daniel
Nope, the forks are aligned great. Thanks for watching.
@@funbro1 How did you went about aligning them compared to the original mounting? Did you have problems with brake rotor drag before/after dissasembly?
EDIT: I myself never noticed the alignment indicator on the left spacer until afterwards, so I am not sure how it WAS aligned. But I aligned using hand feel, rubber mallet and the indicator until the rotor drag was as small as possible. It lined up pretty well and drag was acceptable (Approx. a few revolutions of the wheel with some standard issue fore arm force)
This detail (from BAC)
tech.bareasschoppers.com/wp-content/image_gallery/tech/wheels-tires/front_wheel/VTX_1800/dynamic/axle_wrong.jpg-nggid03563-ngg0dyn-0x225x100-00f0w010c010r110f110r010t010.jpg
/Thanks for all cool videos
So inside the bearings there is a sleeve.
The shop I took my bike too didn't like that the sleeve was moving around in there. Is this normal or do I need a new rim? I guess according to the diagram it's called a axle collar. So I'm curious if my rim is junk. Idk I literally just bought the bike.
I’d have to see it to make a comment on the sleeve. If it’s moving too much then that does not sound good.
Thanks for watching, be safe.
Do you need to put something under the rear tire so the bike doesn’t come unbalanced when lifted? Do you have to do the opposite when removing the rear tire?
With a properly placed bike jack this bike balances very well and I did not need to anything to the rear tire for balance. For the rear wheel this is how I did it. ruclips.net/video/QLpkLwYLzXI/видео.html Thanks for watching.
Good video,I loc tire everything on mine
Thanks for watching.
When you balance your wheels do you have weights on both sides of the rim or just the one?
It depends on who is doing the balancing, could be both. Thanks for watching.
Is there nothing to align or center? Both my tires 1800T, wear on left side,right side of tire is still ok but 7-8000 miles and they are done
Great video Thanks
Should be good as long as everything is fully seated.
Thanks for watching.
Hey, motorcycle novice here. Do I need a tube for these tires?
No, these are tubeless tires Happy riding, Thanks for watching.
How much do you save by taking it off to get it changed?
That would depend on where you take it but up to a couple hundred bucks. Thanks for watching.
Could you please do a video for rebuilding the forks, Please?!
Unfortunately I’ve already done them and did not record it. Sorry
Thanks for watching.
My buddy just told me that apparently he spoke to the tire manufacturer and they recommend airing the tires up to Max. Sounds strange to me? Have you ever heard anything like that?
Tire manufacturers and vehicle manufacturers will sometime differ in what they recommend. Vehicle manufacturers want the vehicle to ride the best it can so they will recommend the best for the ride, a tire manufacturer may be looking at performance or longevity of the tire so as long as you don't go over the maximum on the tire you should be alright. Hope this helps, Thanks for watching.
Thank You.
Thanks for watching.
Thank's Bob
Anytime.
Thanks pal
Anytime buddy. Thanks for watching.
Noice, ty
what tire size do you have on the front
The front is 150/80R17
Thanks for watching.
On the right hand side or the left hand side is that when you're looking at it or when you're riding it!!
port starboard come on hammerhead
Hey hammerhead, is the port or starboard on the right? I guess I could look it up, just like you could have, but here is what a real quick search found:
The RIGHT hand side of the vehicle is the PASSENGER'S side of the vehicle. The DRIVER'S side of the vehicle would be the LEFT hand side. Rule of thumb, right and left sides are determined by picturing yourself sitting in the car. SAME GOES FOR A MOTORCYCLE.
Glad I could help.
How do I get the caps off the pinch bolts?
You should be able to see a small slot around the head of the bolt that a knife can be inserted and pop them off. They are only held in by pressing them into place. Hope this helps, Thanks for watching.
I have a 17mm hex socket. It won't even think about going in that axle
What year is your bike?
Not a 17mm hex btw,
On this one it is.
Thanks for watching.
You put the tire on backward....Just a friendly obsrrvation.
Here is another friendly observation…the tire is on correctly unless the bike is being ridden backwards more than forwards.
Thanks for checking in.