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MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 250 & 400 => Topic started by: KSUGreggy on January 23, 2006, 03:15:53 PM

Title: when reinstalling rear wheel/tire?
Post by: KSUGreggy on January 23, 2006, 03:15:53 PM

im getting new tires mounted today.  When i go to reinstall the wheel what do i need to keep in mind in terms of chain tension/aligment or any other things that i need to know....never done this before on a motorcycle so excuse my new-ness and ignorrance to all things motorcycle.   I appreciate your help.  

All i know is there are the two bolts for chain tension and thats about it really.  I had no problem removing it so i hope getting it back on will be just as easy! :beers:

Title: when reinstalling rear wheel/tire?
Post by: PitterB4 on January 23, 2006, 03:45:12 PM

This is all covered well in the manual.  D/L a copy from one of the links in the Members forum (http://forums.banditalley.net/viewforum.php?f=42).

What kind of hoops did you end up getting?

Title: when reinstalling rear wheel/tire?
Post by: KSUGreggy on January 23, 2006, 04:16:17 PM

guess they are working now...coulnt get them to work yesterday for some reason.  Thanks Pitter.

Racerrus-ducati hooked me up for 125 shipped with these http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/de/en/continental/motorcycle/themes/motorcycletires/sport_touring/force/force_en.html

he had only used them for a few miles and didnt need them anymore.  Excellent guy who helped the poor college kid with a great deal.  You can see how badly i need them if you look at this pic
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/KSUGreggy/Bandit/DSCF2566.jpg)

yes those are the orgional tires!!!  Im sure my bike will be alot different with these new tires.  I was comparing them side be side and the profile of these is round instead of flat! :banana:  ill also try to get some new pics of the bike up soon as ive made a few more cosmetic changes since those pictures

Title: when reinstalling rear wheel/tire?
Post by: PitterB4 on January 23, 2006, 08:23:22 PM

Dude - it will be like a new bike.   Tires make a huge difference.  :banana:

Title: when reinstalling rear wheel/tire?
Post by: Farre on January 24, 2006, 07:53:53 AM

Ever had the feeling you couldn't go as deep through the curves cause you'd lose your grip? Well, forget about that now  :grin:

Title: when reinstalling rear wheel/tire?
Post by: Dragbike on January 24, 2006, 10:56:03 AM

Thats a nice looking Bike!  :motorsmile:
Brent

Title: when reinstalling rear wheel/tire?
Post by: KSUGreggy on January 24, 2006, 01:58:49 PM

thanks man...only thing i wish i could find was a set of side covers so i can get rid of this ugly silver paint job hte PO tried to do.

Title: when reinstalling rear wheel/tire?
Post by: KSUGreggy on January 25, 2006, 01:27:12 PM

new tires on today....TOTALLY different animal...it wants to turn now were as before it was like it only wanted to go staight...cant wait to go find some twisties...ill try to get pictures on friday :banana:

Title: when reinstalling rear wheel/tire?
Post by: PitterB4 on January 25, 2006, 01:54:14 PM

I told you!   :bigok:  :beers:  :congrats:

Why not try respraying the covers or better yet, get them powder coated?  I'm considering painting mine black to match the wheels.  The one side is badly gouged and I would smooth that out with some jb weld or somthing first.