Front tire / wheel

[Boydster]

Jesus...

Picked it up from where? a dealer? If so, might be time for them to get an ass chewing.

Naw, private seller through Craigslist. Got a great deal, tho... even if I do have to get a new front tire.

 

[Bishop]

I'm still going to try it, even if just for a bit, before springing for a new tire.

Why would you do that? You shouldn't put any miles on it, just take the front wheel off, flip it over and put it back on, it's not that hard, instructions are in the service manual under section 16, page 6.

You said that your "spokes" look backwards, the **** tire isn't mounted wrong, the whole wheel is.

Take the 30 minutes to turn it around and don't take any unnecessary risks.

*edit*, reading your other posts, so you did turn it around?

 

[Boydster]

Why would you do that? You shouldn't put any miles on it, just take the front wheel off, flip it over and put it back on, it's not that hard, instructions are in the service manual under section 16, page 6.

You said that your "spokes" look backwards, the **** tire isn't mounted wrong, the whole wheel is.

Take the 30 minutes to turn it around and don't take any unnecessary risks.

That's the plan... to just flip it around. Normally it aint a biggie, I've been working on my own bikes for a while. But I gotta find an allen wrench to fit that front axle. Put it back together for tonight, attack it agin tomorrow if I can find the tool.

Hmmm... maybe a bolt head double-nutted....

 

[Boydster]

I'm still going to try it, even if just for a bit, before springing for a new tire.

Why would you do that? You shouldn't put any miles on it, ...

I meant trying out the existing tire after flipping the wheel around. To see if it's still any good.

 

[Bishop]

it's a 19mm I think. I could be mistaken though.

Look under your seat, you should have the cheap tool in there if you can't find a real one.

 

[Boydster]

It's in the toolkit? Cool... it's dark out there now, so I'll take a look tomorrow. Never dreamed there'd be a 19mm anything in a bike's toolkit....

 

[biker1059]

Follow this link to a thread about making your own 19mm tool.
http://www.r3owners.com/viewtopic.php?t ... highlight=

I don't think you can put the front wheel on backwards, but anythings possible. If the spacer is on the left side the wheel is on wrong, spacer should be on the right if you are sitting on the bike.

 

[Addicted2it_1]

The tire problem is the responsibility of the dealership. I would ask them to make it right. I might suggest that you tell the dealership that you subscribe to an R3 message board, and that you published your question here. It might scare them to think that you could damage their reputation. In other words, use leverage. Good luck!

I bought it used from a private seller. Dealership that assembled the bike is in Texas... I'm in Maryland.

You bought it used and "as-is," so I guess you're on your own. Fortunately, there are some very good suggestions from other members here. Good luck and ride safe!

 

[warp9.9]

Boydster its not in the tool kit I used a 3/4 Allen wrench works fine.

 

[Boydster]

Follow this link to a thread about making your own 19mm tool.
http://www.r3owners.com/viewtopic.php?t ... highlight=

I don't think you can put the front wheel on backwards, but anythings possible. If the spacer is on the left side the wheel is on wrong, spacer should be on the right if you are sitting on the bike.

Thanks for the link. I was thinking about the bolt and double-nut.... I'll try that later today.

The front wheel is definitely on backwards. Here's a pic of my bike:



I'll keep the spacer in mind... I did see that in the manual.

Thanks for the tips.