First time off the ground!

[1olbull]

Good to know...my tire guy called late this afternoon so I got the tire back and put it back on. I raised the bike a little higher and pressed down on the front fender a bit and the rear wheel did lift. I think if I removed the bags and pipes in preparation for a rear tire replacement I would do okay. If not, I can always anchor the front tire down. It's a delicate balance.

Perhaps try using a jack stand or two up under the crash bars.

 

[Bedifferent]

Perhaps try using a jack stand or two up under the crash bars.

I actually had my stand set up under the crash bars mainly for stability and support. I really think I'm heavy in the rear as I have quite a bite of weight in my bags. It will only be a problem when I have to replace my rear tire again or if I want to raise the rear wheel to clean the rims. I may pull the bags off tomorrow and see what happens. I can't clean the rim with the bags on anyway. I'm a little lite on gasoline at the moment as well with a little less than half a tank. That puts more weight forward as well. If all else fails, I can pull the front down with a couple tie downs hooked forward and down to the lift after the bike is raised. Thanks

 

[1olbull]

I actually had my stand set up under the crash bars mainly for stability and support. I really think I'm heavy in the rear as I have quite a bite of weight in my bags. It will only be a problem when I have to replace my rear tire again or if I want to raise the rear wheel to clean the rims. I may pull the bags off tomorrow and see what happens. I can't clean the rim with the bags on anyway. I'm a little lite on gasoline at the moment as well with a little less than half a tank. That puts more weight forward as well. If all else fails, I can pull the front down with a couple tie downs hooked forward and down to the lift after the bike is raised. Thanks

Having a Roadster, I use Easy Brackets with my panniers and can remove them in under ten seconds.
I NEED to clean my wheels as well - they suck!

 

[sonny]

Just a observation. The brake calibers fit nicely over the radiator with a few rags wrapped around them to avoid scratching up anything. letting brake calibers hang like that is not good for the connections or lines. That is mentioned in the service manual. I mentioned it from past experiences working on bikes.

 

[Bedifferent]

Just a observation. The brake calibers fit nicely over the radiator with a few rags wrapped around them to avoid scratching up anything. letting brake calibers hang like that is not good for the connections or lines. That is mentioned in the service manual. I mentioned it from past experiences working on bikes.

I hear you...I actually used some plastic ties later to help hold them up out of the way. The ties kept breaking because it was cold.

 

[Bedifferent]

Having a Roadster, I use Easy Brackets with my panniers and can remove them in under ten seconds.
I NEED to clean my wheels as well - they suck!

The panniers come off pretty quick on the touring as well. The design allows for a quick turn of the two locking screws and off they come. Ten seconds sound about right.

 

[Jag]

Having a Roadster, I use Easy Brackets with my panniers and can remove them in under ten seconds.
I NEED to clean my wheels as well - they suck!

Takes forever to clean those wheels, less effort to raise bike, remove wheels, replace tires, reinstall wheels, change oil, change bevel box oil, bleed brakes, replace brake pads and detail bike!!!!

 

[Bedifferent]

Takes forever to clean those wheels, less effort to raise bike, remove wheels, replace tires, reinstall wheels, change oil, change bevel box oil, bleed brakes, replace brake pads and detail bike!!!!

All done with that...only bleeding and flushing the brakes is left but I'm waiting for warm dry weather. Oh...just did a new air filter too.

 

[Jag]

All done with that...only bleeding and flushing the brakes is left but I'm waiting for warm dry weather. Oh...just did a new air filter too.

Me too, finish up with tires and the onto brake flushing.

 

[Jag]

I'm running Michelin Commander ll's 130/90/16 on front,180/65/16 rear.Presently 23,000+ on the front.the rear tire had 17,500 when it came apart while on the dyno ,to many big high speed pulls I believe it probably had at least 5,000 mi left. I think He different is running the same tires

Just ordered the tire you recommend, waiting on grease for the wheel hub to bevel box, 3 days or so I'll be in business. Probably take that long to clean the rims!!