Need R tire; gotta remove rear wheel

CWCobra

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Well, OEM rear tire is bald after 5,500 miles. Gonna go Dark Side, but got a question:
To remove the rear wheel/tire on my 2009 R3T, I am guessing I have to first remove saddle bags, brackets, and mufflers. Am I right? Are there any other tips/suggestions out there?

My plan is to have local car tire shop mount my DS tire...same shop that mounted my last 2 bike tires, including a DS tire I put on a VTX I used to have.

Thanks, all,
CW
 
One saddlebag and muffler are all you'll need to remove.
 
The Standard doesn't require muffler removal, just a little jostling of the axle. I'm surprised the 3T requires a muffler removal.
 
The R3T muffler sits lower and is bolted to the saddlebag mount. Two bolts and a clamp and its off, not to tough.
 
GPMAZ said:
One saddlebag and muffler are all you'll need to remove.
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Hey, Harry, does it matter which side to remove? I'm guessing the left side, since that's the drive line side. Or does it matter?

Thanks again, Harry!

CW
 
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Yes, driveshaft side. Do you not have a service manual for the bike? If not, PM me with your email address and I'll send you a copy.
 
Harry:
Thanks for your offer...I actually do have a service manual, but it's on a memory stick in the right saddle bag, and I was too lazy to go retireve it.

Thanks anyhow,
CW
 
Good information. I'm about to go darkside myself, and wanted to know the same thing. I haven't decided between Riken 225/55 or Altimax 205/60, any thoughts? Is the manuel offer good to anyone, I could use it for my '08 R3T
Thanks,
JS
 
Wheel was easy to remove; only had to loosen left muffler and drop it a bit. I removed the saddlebag brace cross member to make it easier to get wheel out from under fender. Everything came off/went on very easily. Darkside is on, and all is well. see separate thread for my DS details.

CW
 
vader said:
Good information. I'm about to go darkside myself, and wanted to know the same thing. I haven't decided between Riken 225/55 or Altimax 205/60, any thoughts? Is the manuel offer good to anyone, I could use it for my '08 R3T
Thanks,
JS
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The Riken 225/55 will be too large for your R3T. The 205/60 seems to be the preferred size for the Touring.
 
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