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« on: September 25, 2012, 09:08:08 AM »
How difficult is it, etc.  Headscratch

I used to own harleys of various types but I got ripped off by my local dealer so much I  started doing my own work (mostly... except tire mounting... which everyone says is stupid as it's one of the easier things you can do, etc.)   .... but that was also at the time I got into Kawasaki sport touring bikes so I haven't ever really done much work on the Hogs.

I just bought a low-miles 2009 XR1200 and the rear qualifier is done at 3500 miles. I have a michelin pilot road 2 ready to go on. I'd rather drop off the wheel and tire and have them M&B it than pay shop rates for R&R.

I have custom Storz/Akront spoked wheels also... I assume running tubes in a PR2 is okay? It worked fine with the Dunflops. The OEM wheels are tubeless of course.

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« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2012, 09:11:36 AM »
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« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2012, 09:14:17 AM »
Quote from: 1KPerDay on September 25, 2012, 09:08:08 AM

How difficult is it, etc.  Headscratch

I used to own harleys of various types but I got ripped off by my local dealer so much I  started doing my own work (mostly... except tire mounting... which everyone says is stupid as it's one of the easier things you can do, etc.)   .... but that was also at the time I got into Kawasaki sport touring bikes so I haven't ever really done much work on the Hogs.

I just bought a low-miles 2009 XR1200 and the rear qualifier is done at 3500 miles. I have a michelin pilot road 2 ready to go on. I'd rather drop off the wheel and tire and have them M&B it than pay shop rates for R&R.

I have custom Storz/Akront spoked wheels also... I assume running tubes in a PR2 is okay? It worked fine with the Dunflops. The OEM wheels are tubeless of course.

Any input welcome.  Thumbsup


it's as simple as it looks . . . .. .just zen it out, and lay the parts/spacers where you'll know where they go (or take a digi pic) . . . no hidden tricks at all

as for the tube in the PR2, I got nothin.
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« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2012, 09:16:32 AM »
Quote from: 1KPerDay on September 25, 2012, 09:08:08 AM

How difficult is it, etc.  Headscratch

I used to own harleys of various types but I got ripped off by my local dealer so much I  started doing my own work (mostly... except tire mounting... which everyone says is stupid as it's one of the easier things you can do, etc.)   .... but that was also at the time I got into Kawasaki sport touring bikes so I haven't ever really done much work on the Hogs.

I just bought a low-miles 2009 XR1200 and the rear qualifier is done at 3500 miles. I have a michelin pilot road 2 ready to go on. I'd rather drop off the wheel and tire and have them M&B it than pay shop rates for R&R.

I have custom Storz/Akront spoked wheels also... I assume running tubes in a PR2 is okay? It worked fine with the Dunflops. The OEM wheels are tubeless of course.

Any input welcome.  Thumbsup


Note: I haven't done an XR; just a plethora of regular Sporties.

It comes off very easily. The caliper slider/spacer rides on a ridge on the swing arm. It can be a little tricky getting the tire to slide past it. You might have to deflate the tire first. Maybe.

You can drop it out, but there' not a ton of space to wiggle it back in after you get the wheel up in there. Don't change the belt adjusters; there should be enough room to just slide the wheel forward and wiggle the belt off after you pull the axle. Honestly, the biggest problem might be sliding the axle out if the exhaust is in the way. The traditional sportster, just pulled the upper muffler off; takes 30 seconds. I'm not sure if that's an issue on the XR.

Tube is fine in the PR.
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« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2012, 09:37:15 AM »
Thanks. Pipes are upswept and not in the way of the axle (though you do have to remove them to change preload on the right shock  
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« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2012, 10:23:39 AM »
Quote from: 1KPerDay on September 25, 2012, 09:37:15 AM

 (though you do have to remove them to change preload on the right shock  


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« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2012, 03:39:51 PM »
Another question... do you really need the harley tool to check belt tension? Note: the XR has a belt tensioning pulley... if that makes a difference.
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« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2012, 07:58:31 PM »
Quote from: 1KPerDay on September 25, 2012, 03:39:51 PM

Another question... do you really need the harley tool to check belt tension? Note: the XR has a belt tensioning pulley... if that makes a difference.


No. Your finger tip knuckle shouldn't bend to limit for a 1/2" belt deflection, give or take.
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« Reply #8 on: September 26, 2012, 11:12:07 AM »
is that 1/2 inch TOTAL or 1/2 inch from center?

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« Reply #9 on: September 26, 2012, 11:24:12 AM »
1/2" in one direction at the center of the run.... Spec calls for 3/8" - 5/8", I believe.

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« Reply #10 on: September 26, 2012, 07:40:59 PM »
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