Tore into our 2015 RT-S this Sunday for the first rear tire change. Going to the General Altimax RT-43 215/60R15. Watched the Finless video (thanks Bob), searched all over the forum, wrote out all my torques and instructions and then dived in. I successfully got the wheel off, pulled out the drive sprocket from the rubber retainers and looked down expecting to see the hub removal bolts. Nada. At that moment, I realized that the wheel was a solid, one piece without a bolt on hub. I was so focused I never even noticed this until I was at this point. So, cancel my idea to go to a car tire place for mounting. Called a local Can-Am dealer and took it over on Sunday for work and pickup the following day when service came in. Monday morning, they called and confirmed, 3 hours later called and said "done", at lunch I drove over. Paperwork, off to the cashier, paid my fees, back to grab the wheel, looked down and saw, SAME OLD TIRE!!! After a bit of research, the lady behind the counter said "Well, he put the paperwork in the done basket so I assumed it was ready". Had to go back to the cashier for a refund while they determined that they would not mount a non-stock tire onto the wheel. I respect that decision, but not all of the poor customer service in between. Fun Bike Center in Kearny Mesa, never again.
On to Sears. No can do. Same at Discount Tire. Nobody can fit the wheel with the solid hub. So on to a different local bike dealer, newly set up to sell Spyders (long term for other brands), Veys Powersports in El Cajon. No problem!! Got there at 5:30 on a Monday and they did it while I waited! Found out that they have a new technician out of Northern CA who is BRP certified as well as having gotten another on site technician BRP certified as well. During a conversation waiting for the tire, found out that they also have the laser alignment kit!!! So for anybody in the San Diego area (or further) our options are getting better. Again, hats off to Veys Powersports in El Cajon.
2015 RT-S SE6 Red Pearl - aka "Ruby"
Tri-Axis handlebars - Bajaron Sway Bar and Heim Links - Roadster Renovations Spring Stiffeners & Top Case mirror - Value Accessories 3 pc. Lid Net Set - Lidlox Helmet Holders - JT's Dash Mount Bar - Drink2go rider & passenger cupholder - Wolo Bad Boy Horn - Show Chrome Trunk Rack - 12V power & heated gear ports - Spyderpops missing belt guard - BRP Trailer Hitch - Gold Plug hex head drain plugs
Been there a couple of times, once for their opening and once to check out their service department. Live close by but had my tires mounted at Evans tire on Jamaica and Chase. They do seem to have a good service department. No use for Fun Bike even if I got the spyder there...
Gene and Ilana De Laney Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
Been there a couple of times, once for their opening and once to check out their service department. Live close by but had my tires mounted at Evans tire on Jamaica and Chase. They do seem to have a good service department. No use for Fun Bike even if I got the spyder there...
Didn't try Evans but both Discount and Sears said that they didn't have the machines that could handle a wheel where the hub extends past the width of the tire on both sides. If it was the older style where the hub unbolted then it probably wouldn't have been an issue. Enjoyed talking to the techs at Veys Powersports and they were also aware of Spyderlovers. I think they might work out pretty well.
2015 RT-S SE6 Red Pearl - aka "Ruby"
Tri-Axis handlebars - Bajaron Sway Bar and Heim Links - Roadster Renovations Spring Stiffeners & Top Case mirror - Value Accessories 3 pc. Lid Net Set - Lidlox Helmet Holders - JT's Dash Mount Bar - Drink2go rider & passenger cupholder - Wolo Bad Boy Horn - Show Chrome Trunk Rack - 12V power & heated gear ports - Spyderpops missing belt guard - BRP Trailer Hitch - Gold Plug hex head drain plugs
Did you take the bearings out
Not sure but I think the tire shop can change tire on the one piece hub if the bearings have been removed
Now 2014 RT Limited Cognac
Was 2008 GS SM5
Don Garbarino
Cup Holder
GPS locking holder
Mud flap
Modified KNOTT grill
Phone holder and charger
Trailer hitch
Dual air horn
Auxiliary fuse box with relays
Heated clothing controller
volt/oil pressure gauge
Sequential signals in mirror
Tri Axis Handle bars
Baja Ron anti sway bar/heim links
shorty antenna
And many more
Did you take the bearings out
Not sure but I think the tire shop can change tire on the one piece hub if the bearings have been removed
No, bearings stayed in but both shops said that the hub simply extended too far in both directions to fit on any of their equipment.
BTW, the technician at Veys said that he could change the tire without removing the brake rotor. Good to know for next time which I hope will be longer with the General Altimax since I only got about 7300 miles out of the stock Kenda.
2015 RT-S SE6 Red Pearl - aka "Ruby"
Tri-Axis handlebars - Bajaron Sway Bar and Heim Links - Roadster Renovations Spring Stiffeners & Top Case mirror - Value Accessories 3 pc. Lid Net Set - Lidlox Helmet Holders - JT's Dash Mount Bar - Drink2go rider & passenger cupholder - Wolo Bad Boy Horn - Show Chrome Trunk Rack - 12V power & heated gear ports - Spyderpops missing belt guard - BRP Trailer Hitch - Gold Plug hex head drain plugs
Yet another thread to bring to light how handy a customer approved/recomended list of dealers would be Here & on spydercodes We can see a list of BRP dealers & certified levels per BRP's criteria, but reviews like this are needed
What yall think?
2013 STL SE5 BLACK CURRANT
SpyderPop's: LED bumpskid
SmoothSpyder: dualmode back rest
T r * * LED:foam grip covers, Tricrings, FenderZ,
brake light strips, wide vue mirrors
Rivico SOMA modulation brake leds
sawblade mowhalk fender accents
minispyder dash toy
Lid lox
KradelLock
Pakitrack
GENSSI ELITE LED H4 headlights
FLO (Frunk Lid Organizer)
BRP fog lights, trailer hitch
SENA 20S EVO
Great timing. I also just noticed the change in the wheels. My 2014 RT has the 3 spoke wheel while my 2015 RT has the 6 spoke wheel. Just when I got it down to a science changing the tires on the old setup, they have to change things!!
Wow.....
I had no idea they changed the rear rim design!
Odd this has not come up before here if a 2014 had them.....
Bob
2011 RT-S SM5 - Black
Bought June 2013 with 450 miles. 27K on 8-1-2017.
Farkles - DIY Trunk Break Light, HMT Break Light, DIY Mirror Turn Signal Lights, DIY Bluetooth Dongle, DIY iPod Setup, DIY Alarm System Install, Show Chrome front fender / rear saddle bag lights, 4th break light around the trunk, Vented Windshield, Baja Ron Sway Bar, DIY GPS setup, Smooth Spyder, BRP Chrome Mirrors, Adjustable deflectors, Triaxis handlebars, NVB Pegs, Bad Boy Airhorn... More to come
Local Walmart tire center installed my general altimax on 2015 RTS rear wheel.
They initially said they couldn't, I urged them to try on their maçhine and they said go figure it just fits.
Added balance beads and all is well in Spyderville.
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2015 Intense Red Pearl RTS SE6 - Laser Alignment by Precisyon Trac, Tri-Axis handle bars, ? to be determined.
Former Spyders
2010 Blue RT A&C SE5 53K plus miles - never left us stranded!
2013 Pure Magnesium Metallic ST SE5 11K plus miles - never left us stranded!
Local Walmart tire center installed my general altimax on 2015 RTS rear wheel.
They initially said they couldn't, I urged them to try on their maçhine and they said go figure it just fits.
Added balance beads and all is well in Spyderville.
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IMHO...........If Wally World can do it ................anybody should be able to do it .............Mike
A friend has a No-Mar manual tire changer the works great on the Sypder wheels.
2015 Red Pearl RT-S
EXO2 heated Vest/Gloves
BAJARONS sway bar
TricLEDS side markers
Xenon Depot LED Head & Fog Lights\
Missing Belt Guard
Bump Skid
M2 Shocks front/rear
Russel Day Long heated seat
I just replaced my rear tire at 8k on my RTs. Discount Tire said They needed me to remove the brake disc.
Did that, but when they went to balance it it wouldn't fit their balancer with bearings in. So they said no charge for the labor.
Took it to the local Honda dealer, they were able to balance it. Cost me $20.00
Valuable lesson learned.
.
Monique,
2016 F3t pearl white
Ultimate driver back rest
12v power outlet for batt. tender
Doc Humphries' vibration damper
factory floorboards
added topcase
I just replaced my rear tire at 8k on my RTs. Discount Tire said They needed me to remove the brake disc.
Did that, but when they went to balance it it wouldn't fit their balancer with bearings in. So they said no charge for the labor.
Took it to the local Honda dealer, they were able to balance it. Cost me $20.00
Valuable lesson learned.
We either take tires to a local motorcycle tire store or now to my dealer who recently bought a mounting machine.
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622