I take them off and let my local tire guy change them. He charges me $20 per wheel to change and balance. So it's not worth it to me to invest in the time and tools to do it myself.I am getting the same fees here ($20.00 per wheel).
I take them off and let my local tire guy change them. He charges me $20 per wheel to change and balance. So it's not worth it to me to invest in the time and tools to do it myself.
How about both at once? Not as bad as it looks, center stand proved to be very stable for this evolution.
Rear wheel is easiest wheel removal I've ever done on a bike. Front is almost as easy. Definitely not worth it to pay someone else. Local Cycle Gear charges $20 for tire installation and I've had all my tires installed there.Couldn't agree more....The C14 wheels are very easy to take off, assuming you have the proper tools. I had to go out & buy a 27mm socket for the rr castle nut, and two 22mm deep sockets for my homemade frt axle tool...which i got the idea on here. Yes, highly recommend just taking the wheels off yourself, its not that hard.
I have done all my own changes on all my bikes. I have already replaced the rear and hands down the easiest of all the bikes I have owned. I have not done the front yet...I was wondering if you just use the center stand and somehow strap down or weigh down the back so the front wheel is off the ground? If so how are you holding the back down and is the center stand enough clearance?If you have something suitable on the floor to hook to, a tie down strap on the rear rack will work or if you have a top case you could put about 25 lbs in it. But I find it easier to just jack up on the headers with a floor jack.
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