Kawasaki Concours Forum
The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: SVonhof on November 21, 2014, 05:34:16 PM
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I have not removed the rear wheel on the C14, but I need a new tire. The place I normal go for service said they can't grantee they can do it while I wait unless I want to wait 2+ hours.
So, I was thinking of removing it on my own and bringing it down to Cycle Gear and having them replace the tire instead. Probably cheaper anyway.
I am sure I can do it, I have the tools and the ability, but I just have not done it before. Looking at the service manual, it doesn't look bad, neither does replacing it.
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Not difficult. It can be done on the center stand. But the nut torque is 98 ft-lb. Buy a new cotter pin. Careful with the rotor and make sure Cycle Gear understands there is a tire pressure sensor in the wheel or they will damage it while breaking the bead. Yes, I put in in writing and they still damaged it. They replaced it on their nickel, but it is a hassle.
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Thanks for the tip, had forgotten about the "special needs" of our Connies.
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Did you see these great videos on R&Ring the front and rear tires?
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=3842.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=3842.0)
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I had not seen the video's before. Besides the volume being really low, I am amazed that he has all that stuff in his garage... and he made it look so easy (the removing and replacing that is, not getting the tire on/off the rim).
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O.K., so that was WAY easier than I thought it would be.
Tomorrow I will bring it to Cycle Gear for a new tire. Maybe the Dunlop Roadsmart II, or a Pilot Road 4? Not sure yet. They have 4 or 5 in stock in the right size.
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O.K., so that was WAY easier than I thought it would be.
Tomorrow I will bring it to Cycle Gear for a new tire. Maybe the Dunlop Roadsmart II, or a Pilot Road 4? Not sure yet. They have 4 or 5 in stock in the right size.
Glad to hear it was easy for you.
Can't speak on the Dunlop Roadsmart II on the Concours haven't tried them on the Connie. But I did have 3sets on my 1250 Bandit and they suited that bike extremely well.
As for the Concours I replaced OEM's with PR4's and they are a much better tyre then what they replaced. I've put close to 8000km on them and there is still over half the wear to the wear bars. Much better at speed in the twisties and in sweepers excellent in the wet and cold.
:chugbeer: :finger_fing11:
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Did you see these great videos on R&Ring the front and rear tires?
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=3842.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=3842.0)
He make it look easy! I like that spin balancer!
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Easiest rear wheel to remove of any bike I've done.
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The only issue I've had is getting it back on. Sometimes it's tough to line up the splines. ???
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3 minutes or less to remove. 5 to put it back on (lube and line up the splines) ;D
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I put some spacers on the ground so that the wheel is fairly close to where it's supposed to be..
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Yep that is the real problem.
I find the easiest way is to not try and fit the wheel to the final drive but instead push the axle into the wheel while it is moved to the right, away from the splines. It is easier to get the axle into the wheel than the wheel aligned with the splines. Once you have a few inches of axle in the wheel (Easy Boys!), it is much, much easier to pull the wheel to the drive and rotate it slightly to engage the splines.
Brian
The only issue I've had is getting it back on. Sometimes it's tough to line up the splines. ???
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3 minutes or less to remove. 5 to put it back on (lube and line up the splines) ;D
+1 :thumbs: I've never had a problem lining it up with the spline. I use a stool on the right side of the bike, put the tire on my right toe and use my toe to lift it into place while wiggling the tire to line it up. Goes right on in seconds.
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Yep that is the real problem.
I find the easiest way is to not try and fit the wheel to the final drive but instead push the axle into the wheel while it is moved to the right, away from the splines. It is easier to get the axle into the wheel than the wheel aligned with the splines. Once you have a few inches of axle in the wheel (Easy Boys!), it is much, much easier to pull the wheel to the drive and rotate it slightly to engage the splines.
Brian
Makes sense to me. I've never tried that, but will next time. Thanks.
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Had a hard time getting the wheel back on. I did put the bike in gear and that helped, but only a little. Took me a while and a little bit of sweating (it was pretty warm out here today for being the day before Thanksgiving), but it's on. And the axel nut, what the heck size is that? It's larger than 27mm and it's smaller than 28mm. 1 1/16 or some crazy SAE number?
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Your 27 must be bad because that's what size it is.
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Someone changed a nut?
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Was it an asymmetrical nut?
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What does asymmetrical mean?
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Has to do with low self-esteem I think.
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Has to do with low self-esteem I think.
LOL!
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Your 27 must be bad because that's what size it is.
I used my calipers to measure it and it was over 27mm, but under 28. I used my crescent wrench and will go back and get a 27mm socket and get it torqued correctly before I ride.
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I think you are confusing breasts with testicles. Let's hope you don't do that with the turkey....
;) ;D
Brian
Has to do with low self-esteem I think.
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aahhh nuts...
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Which reminds me of a joke....
A Texan is traveling through NYC and around lunchtime, sees a deli and decides to give it a try. He sits at the counter and when the counterman (Murry.... it works good when the deli guy is Murry..... or Saul.... or Benny) asks what he wants, the Texan says he has no idea 'cause he has never seen food like this and does not know what he wants. The server says "Well, tall ya' what: here is a nice bowl of matzoh ball soup that you can try. Look around and maybe you will see something you like." A bit later, Murry comes by and asks the Texan what he thinks, to which the Texan replies: "Hey, that soup was pretty good..... anything else on dem dare matzohs you can eat?"
Ba Dum Dum
Now back to the nuts on the bike.... Yep, that axle nut is absolutely metric and not SAE although I don't remember the size. I also use a close SAE socket to remove / install it because that is the closest thing I have to that size and I do not have anything that large in any metric sizes.
If you want to do yourself a favor, stop by Home Depot, Lowes or a hardware store and pick up a hitch pin to replace the cotter PITA pin that comes through stock. The hitch pin is easy, fast to use and just as secure IMO.
Brian
aahhh nuts...