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Post by richardthescooter3 on Oct 12, 2011 11:56:14 GMT -6
I have a 2008 Roketa 250cc scooter, I just got a new tire to replace rear tire, do I need any special tools to remove this back tire? Is there any helps on this? I know to remove muffler, swin arm, Etc, Attachments:
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Post by JR on Oct 12, 2011 12:43:13 GMT -6
(1) unbolt muffler at the middle joint, no need to take it loose from the head
(2) remove brake caliper by unbolting it and leave brake line on, no need to have to bleed the brakes
(3) unbolt muffler side shock only at the bottom and wire it back out of the way
(4) remove center axle nut impact wrench is easier but not necessary. I spray a little wd-40 around axle that comes through the bearing to soak for a minute or two.
(5) remove the rest of the swing arm bolts and I use a breaker bar to initially loosen them, they will have Chinese loctite on them and have been known to snap. if they don't want to let go with a reasonable amount of force then I use a propane torch and heat them up and that has always worked for me.
(6) let air out of tire, it helps clear the shock better
(7) remove swing arm, if it seized on the shaft at the bearing screw the axle nut back on and very gently preferably with a hard rubber or brass hamer tap the axle with the nut screwed on several threads, this most of the time will jar it loose. If it still won't come loose then get a 3 jaw puller and go from there.
Good Luck
JR
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Post by richardthescooter3 on Oct 12, 2011 15:42:10 GMT -6
thanks JR:)
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Post by richardthescooter3 on Oct 14, 2011 18:52:02 GMT -6
JR, all went well, tire is off. should I grease the whole axle before putting tire back on?
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Post by JR on Oct 14, 2011 18:58:14 GMT -6
Yes for sure some good old fashion axle grease.
JR
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Post by richardthescooter3 on Oct 15, 2011 6:36:49 GMT -6
Thanks JR.
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Post by richardthescooter3 on Oct 17, 2011 9:54:10 GMT -6
New tire is on scoot, what a difference. Back on the road:)
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