Rear tire change

PapiD · 12-31-2011, 06:25 PM

So...the R1200GSA is new to me. Are there any good videos or helpful hints to instruct a newbie how to remove the rear wheel? What tools should I have? I want to practice this winter before the spring riding season.

Brit in SF · 12-31-2011, 06:30 PM

I like the globe rider DVD. It will show you that and more...

jdub · 12-31-2011, 06:49 PM

Extremely simple to pull the rear wheel on an R1200GS/GSA - just remove the five lug bolts (Torx 50) and the wheel comes off just like a car. The brake disc and caliper stay with the bike. Just torque the bolts to 60 Nm in a star pattern when reinstalling, and keep the bolt threads dry.

rockinrog · 12-31-2011, 06:56 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0nrZadIQxA

mpleik · 01-01-2012, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockinrog

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0nrZadIQxA

Very usefull Video Thanks!!!

PapiD · 01-01-2012, 06:51 AM

Very useful videos. Now I need to put together my tool list!

RED CAT · 01-01-2012, 08:39 AM

The whole bike is TORX so get to Harbour Freight or Princess Auto and get it all.

MANXMAN · 01-01-2012, 10:31 AM

Might want to think about getting a tire changer and balancer. I mounted and balanced my 44th tire last month and have saved a lot of money for myself and friends not going to a dealer to get it done. The tire changer/balancer has paid for itself many times over. A great investment.

kevin g · 01-01-2012, 12:00 PM

Manxman, posting photos like that should not be allowed. That is one sweet set-up you have. However, I think I see a dust bunny in the corner by your tire changer.

99p38a · 01-01-2012, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MANXMAN

Might want to think about getting a tire changer and balancer. I mounted and balanced my 44th tire last month and have saved a lot of money for myself and friends not going to a dealer to get it done. The tire changer/balancer has paid for itself many times over. A great investment.

Nice garage!

. You have some lucky friends....

Hikertrash · 01-01-2012, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MANXMAN

Might want to think about getting a tire changer and balancer. I mounted and balanced my 44th tire last month and have saved a lot of money for myself and friends not going to a dealer to get it done. The tire changer/balancer has paid for itself many times over. A great investment.

Manx,

Where can one find a tire changer like that? I know I'll be changing tires at least 3 time a year and if I can save $30/tire each time, I don't mind spending a little up front to do it.

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MANXMAN · 01-01-2012, 02:58 PM

It's a No-Mar Jr. Pro.

PapiD · 01-01-2012, 04:34 PM

Awesome garage/shop!!!

Wallowa · 01-01-2012, 05:49 PM

First that is an awesome shop. More like an ER than a shop. Do you sell tires? Cuz that many would be hard to wear out before they get hard.

Nice!

MANXMAN · 01-02-2012, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Wallowa

First that is an awesome shop. More like an ER than a shop. Do you sell tires? Cuz that many would be hard to wear out before they get hard.

Nice!

Been averaging 6 TKC80s (4 rears & 2 fronts) per season for the last 3 years, so the supply doesn't last long.

12-31-2011, 06:25 PM	#1
PapiD ^OP Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Frozen Tundra of MN Oddometer: 46	Rear tire change So...the R1200GSA is new to me. Are there any good videos or helpful hints to instruct a newbie how to remove the rear wheel? What tools should I have? I want to practice this winter before the spring riding season.

12-31-2011, 06:30 PM	#2
Brit in SF Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Oddometer: 201	I like the globe rider DVD. It will show you that and more... __________________ BMW R1200 GS Adv 30 Year SE

12-31-2011, 06:49 PM	#3
jdub Dawg bytes reel gud Joined: Jan 2004 Location: S. Central PA Oddometer: 1,403	Extremely simple to pull the rear wheel on an R1200GS/GSA - just remove the five lug bolts (Torx 50) and the wheel comes off just like a car. The brake disc and caliper stay with the bike. Just torque the bolts to 60 Nm in a star pattern when reinstalling, and keep the bolt threads dry. __________________ '07 R1200GS Adv. & '00 DRZ400S Step-by-Step R1200GSA Gearbox Removal and Clutch Spline Lube Process Another 100,000 Mile R1200GS Adv.

12-31-2011, 06:56 PM	#4
rockinrog Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Central PA Oddometer: 2,500	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0nrZadIQxA __________________ BRP 2010 and 2012 PA to Montana Rural Ramblings

01-01-2012, 08:39 AM	#7
RED CAT Bumpy Backroader Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Western Canada Oddometer: 2,433	Torx! The whole bike is TORX so get to Harbour Freight or Princess Auto and get it all.

01-01-2012, 06:51 AM	#6
PapiD ^OP Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Frozen Tundra of MN Oddometer: 46	Very useful videos. Now I need to put together my tool list!

01-01-2012, 10:31 AM	#8
MANXMAN Overlander Joined: Mar 2002 Location: BRITISH Columbia Oddometer: 1,508	Might want to think about getting a tire changer and balancer. I mounted and balanced my 44th tire last month and have saved a lot of money for myself and friends not going to a dealer to get it done. The tire changer/balancer has paid for itself many times over. A great investment.

01-01-2012, 12:00 PM	#9
kevin g Adventurer Joined: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego Oddometer: 87	Workshop is Amazing Manxman, posting photos like that should not be allowed. That is one sweet set-up you have. However, I think I see a dust bunny in the corner by your tire changer.

01-01-2012, 02:58 PM	#12
MANXMAN Overlander Joined: Mar 2002 Location: BRITISH Columbia Oddometer: 1,508	It's a No-Mar Jr. Pro.

01-01-2012, 04:34 PM	#13
PapiD ^OP Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Frozen Tundra of MN Oddometer: 46	Awesome garage/shop!!!

01-01-2012, 05:49 PM	#14
Wallowa Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2006 Location: NE Oregon Oddometer: 4,474	Tires? First that is an awesome shop. More like an ER than a shop. Do you sell tires? Cuz that many would be hard to wear out before they get hard. Nice! __________________ "In Wallowas" ==================== 2007 R1200GS Adventure " ...to explore off-road, alone in my case, way out in the boonies...that feeds the soul!"

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