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Replacing the rear tire on your Spyder - Video
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cognaccruiser
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Thank you very much for doing this video.
Gary
Gary
mstella101
Member
wow
Bob,kudos to you and all you other Spyderlovers with the big brass b@%&$ that have the knowledge and hutzpah to tackle a job like that- I especially like it when you said "Its really pretty easy to do this". Thank you for posting such an in depth video. It helps all of us decide if we want to tackle a job like this!- Keep 'em coming
Bob,kudos to you and all you other Spyderlovers with the big brass b@%&$ that have the knowledge and hutzpah to tackle a job like that- I especially like it when you said "Its really pretty easy to do this". Thank you for posting such an in depth video. It helps all of us decide if we want to tackle a job like this!- Keep 'em coming
Purple Guy
New member
Once again, a big :2thumbs: Bob on another excellent video!
cyclelover63
Member
Awesome and full of little tips..:bowdown::bowdown:..Still going to have my dealer do it!!....lol
jcthorne
Well-known member
finless
New member
That was my understanding too but not knowing for sure I did not want to say.
JC, why two? If these go 20k or more, it might be a while before you use the 2nd one and the rubber will deteriorate just sitting.
Bob
jcthorne
Well-known member
2 Spyders! Wifes has a few less miles than me but would need a tire before we get back from Spyderfest as well. Mine is pretty well gone at 7000 miles.
JerryB
New member
Hi folks,
Well, still no answer so I thought I would give it a bump.
Hi Bob,
Re: Shot a video on how to do it or at least how I did it.
This may be a rather stupid question, but will that procedure work on all models?
And again, Thanks muchly for all of your videos,
Jerry Baumchen
Well, still no answer so I thought I would give it a bump.
Hi Bob,
Re: Shot a video on how to do it or at least how I did it.
This may be a rather stupid question, but will that procedure work on all models?
And again, Thanks muchly for all of your videos,
Jerry Baumchen
finless
New member
I cannot say for sure. Lamont did a video showing how to remove the tire on a RS. I watched it and it looks about the same to me.
As for 2014 and up, I cannot say for sure sorry.
Bob
billybovine
Active member
Great video and should be helpful to a lot of folks.
A couple comments based on my experience.
There is no need to remove the hub for a tire change at the 2 shops I have used. I guess it would depend on the equipment the tire shop has. In all cases I needed the hub in place to balance the wheel. Even if it can be balanced without the hub, more rotating mass included in the balance can only result in a better balance.
When disconnecting the shock to remove the belt. When the swing arm is left to hang all the weight is supported by the ABS sensor wire. You need to be careful not to damage the wire.
The possibility of a shim washer under the brake is only on 2013 or later models with Brembo brake. At least that is the way I understand it.
Last week someone posted some pictures on changing their tire and they did not unbolt the brake caliper. I may try that next time and see how it works out.
Thanks for your comments on the Yokohama tire. That's what I am putting on in the next couple weeks.
A couple comments based on my experience.
There is no need to remove the hub for a tire change at the 2 shops I have used. I guess it would depend on the equipment the tire shop has. In all cases I needed the hub in place to balance the wheel. Even if it can be balanced without the hub, more rotating mass included in the balance can only result in a better balance.
When disconnecting the shock to remove the belt. When the swing arm is left to hang all the weight is supported by the ABS sensor wire. You need to be careful not to damage the wire.
The possibility of a shim washer under the brake is only on 2013 or later models with Brembo brake. At least that is the way I understand it.
Last week someone posted some pictures on changing their tire and they did not unbolt the brake caliper. I may try that next time and see how it works out.
Thanks for your comments on the Yokohama tire. That's what I am putting on in the next couple weeks.
billybovine
Active member
The rear wheel assembly is basically identical for all Spyders including F3's. There are some minor differences for color and some 2015's have 6 spoke wheel. But none of that is important in the removal and install procedure.
bronzeflex42
Member
RT
Thanks Finless for this video. I have been waiting for a while to see a video on the RT rear tire removal. I'm a DIY guy and really appreciate this site and the people that don't mind posting videos and tips when working on our :spyder:. :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :yes:
Thanks Finless for this video. I have been waiting for a while to see a video on the RT rear tire removal. I'm a DIY guy and really appreciate this site and the people that don't mind posting videos and tips when working on our :spyder:. :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :yes:
finless
New member
Billy, I covered many of these points in my Video. Spacer, ABS sensor, etc, etc. I guess you did not watch the entire thing
Bob
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