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    That is a good start. I have tried this jack point but found it was not far back enough but will try it again. I use the shock mount right now. Can the RT get high enough to get the wheel off and does one only remove the axle bolt once the tension is off the belt? I would also think another jack to get the Swing arm back into position to attach the shock bolt once the wheel/tire comb is ready to go back on. Guess I need more info?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tonga View Post
    That is a good start. I have tried this jack point but found it was not far back enough but will try it again. I use the shock mount right now. Can the RT get high enough to get the wheel off and does one only remove the axle bolt once the tension is off the belt? I would also think another jack to get the Swing arm back into position to attach the shock bolt once the wheel/tire comb is ready to go back on. Guess I need more info?
    The jack point that Rattigan Roger shows is actually a balance point that will lift all 3 wheels off the floor. With the lower shock mounting bolt removed, the swing arm will drop low enough to remove the rear wheel. I loosened the axle bolt before jacking the bike up but do not remove it until the lower shock mounting bolt has been removed and the belt is off the sprocket. Note that the rear brake caliper must also be removed as well as the axle. Once the rear wheel is off, the rear end becomes lighter and lets the front wheels lower back to the floor. After replacing the wheel, I let the jack down enough to raise the swingarm and replace the shock mounting bolt. Be sure the belt is back in place on the sprockets before replacing the shock mounting bolt. Since I have a base RT without the on-board compressor and air bag adjustment, I didn't have to worry about the ACS sensor that Rattigan Roger shows but I'm glad he showed that because those of you with RT-S's will have to remove the attachment as shown.

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    This has been discussed many times but thought I would mention again.

    "The wearing in the middle of the tires is NOT due to air pressure" It is due to the ballooning of the tires at speed. If you drive higher speeds it will wear in the middle. If you do not then it most likely won't.

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