Removing front tyre

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Okay, colour me ignorant. I even have the manual.

Do I need a HUGE allen wrench to remove the front axle? I don't want to tackle this with no clue. :blink:

Yes, I searched.

 
Loosen the pinch bolts on the side with the hext nut first and break it loose on that side until it can be turned by hand, then loosen the pinch bolts on the other side. Put back in the reverse order.

 
Loosen the pinch bolts on the side with the hext nut first and break it loose on that side until it can be turned by hand, then loosen the pinch bolts on the other side. Put back in the reverse order.
He has on '04. There is only one pinch bolt, on the right side. Just loosen that one.

Dig a spark plug wrench that has the hex end on the top out of your toolbox. You should have one which fits the front axle. Stick an extension on the plug wrench through the socket.

You'll need an 8mm open end or box wrench to loosen the reflectors which block your access to the brake caliper bolts. The nut is hidden on the back, but easy to get to once you find it.

Once you take the caliper bolts out, wiggle the calipers side to side to push the pads back. Makes it easier to get the calipers off and on.

There are four bolts holding the front fender on. You'll need to remove the fender or jack the front end up an extra couple of inches.

Pay attention to the direction the wheel turns. There are arrows in the casting where the spokes meet the rim. There are also arrows on the new tire.

The spacers on either side of the wheel are different so you need to keep track of which one goes on which side. They may stick to the wheel when you pull it out, but more likely they will drop off as the wheel clears the fork.

 
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Loosen the pinch bolts on the side with the hext nut first and break it loose on that side until it can be turned by hand, then loosen the pinch bolts on the other side. Put back in the reverse order.
He has on '04. There is only one pinch bolt, on the right side. Just loosen that one.

Dig a spark plug wrench that has the hex end on the top out of your toolbox. You should have one which fits the front axle. Stick an extension on the plug wrench through the socket.

You'll need an 8mm open end or box wrench to loosen the reflectors which block your access to the brake caliper bolts. The nut is hidden on the back, but easy to get to once you find it.

Once you take the caliper bolts out, wiggle the calipers side to side to push the pads back. Makes it easier to get the calipers off and on.

There are four bolts holding the front fender on. You'll need to remove the fender or jack the front end up an extra couple of inches.

Pay attention to the direction the wheel turns. There are arrows in the casting where the spokes meet the rim. There are also arrows on the new tire.

The spacers on either side of the wheel are different so you need to keep track of which one goes on which side. They may stick to the wheel when you pull it out, but more likely they will drop off as the wheel clears the fork.

Thanks, missed the '04 part

 
Front axle tool, Gen-I FJR, as described above, 3" extension into the mouth of a spark plug socket:

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The spark plug wrench from the tool kit fits the rear axle.

 
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Buncha cheap bastards. Get off yer damn wallets and get one of THESE. You'll never regret it.

Be the best $31 you ever spent on the right tool for your bike.

0000_Motion_Pro_Hex_Axle_Tool_Chrome_Moly.jpg


(edited to have link go to bikeeffects.com)

 
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Buncha cheap bastards. Get off yer damn wallets and get one of THESE. You'll never regret it.
Be the best $31 you ever spent on the right tool for your bike.

0000_Motion_Pro_Hex_Axle_Tool_Chrome_Moly.jpg


(edited to have link go to bikeeffects.com)

Well, crap. I ordered it through the original link. Anyway, nice tool. Thank RH!!!

 
Buncha cheap bastards. Get off yer damn wallets and get one of THESE. You'll never regret it.
Be the best $31 you ever spent on the right tool for your bike.

0000_Motion_Pro_Hex_Axle_Tool_Chrome_Moly.jpg


(edited to have link go to bikeeffects.com)

Well, crap. I ordered it through the original link. Anyway, nice tool. Thank RH!!!
Ya only woulda saved a buck, but at least a Forum Brother would have benefitted. No worry, though, you'll be glad you bought it.

 
I had that tool the 1st time I had to change my front tire, borrowed it from a co-worker after reading how to do it on FJRTech. It kept turning and turning and it never started backing out, so I looked at the other side to see the bolt starting to come out. I take it Yamaha changed something up front on the GenII's so you don't need the 19mm hex to get the wheel off anymore. Live and learn.

 
Buncha cheap bastards. Get off yer damn wallets and get one of THESE. You'll never regret it.
Be the best $31 you ever spent on the right tool for your bike.
It never ceases to amaze me to see how some of y'all are made of money. :unsure: :dribble:

My advice is, if you don't already have a plug socket in your toolbox that fits, just go to Sears and get one for $4.50. Send me the difference.

BTW, my Gen I had a stamped steel tool in the OEM toolkit that almost fit. It had to be hammered in, only to see it twist and deform as I applied some torque. Total crap.

 
BTW, my Gen I had a stamped steel tool in the OEM toolkit that almost fit. It had to be hammered in, only to see it twist and deform as I applied some torque. Total crap.
Thanks for proving my point, ya cheap bastid! :****:

 
I already tried the "do this cheaper and send me the difference" in a fuel thread where somebody insisted they did better with premium. I told everybody who spent the $$$ on premium to switch to regular and send me the difference. Hell, half the difference.

Haven't seen the first penny. Talk about cheap bastages.

 
I bought my 1/2" drive 19mm hex bit for $13 at a speacial tool place near me, no issues, works like a champ! ;)

Order one online from Sears or something.

 
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