How To Install a Rear Motorcycle Tire and Wheel from SportbikeTrackGear.com

[@motosurge]

It's the small and extremely valuable tips like putting the wrench in the sprocket and tapping the wheel before tightening down the rear axle that makes these videos absolute gems. Thanks Brian, I've been a STG customer for years!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Appreciate the kind words and your business my friend! - Van

[@zinnyc6757]

Your instructions are really good man. One of the very clearest I have come across... thumbed up and subbed.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

+ZinNYC Thanks for watching!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

We appreciate the feedback and this is why we continue to do the videos. As far as the grease, any generic grease will work just fine. I usually don't get too picky about grease.

[@africanhistory]

I like how he talks, very paced very clear. But I tell you doing the brake was no joke and I have the same r6 in this demo. You have to also open the brake because as he says it gets pushed in. I had to use tape to hold it in place because when you put on the wheel it knocks the brake out of the bracket. Not an easy job, but if you do it 10 times then you get the hang of it.

[@africanhistory]

Did he forget to mention axle washer

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thank you for the feedback, much appreciated!

[@joshuaandrews7975]

Same thing happening to my ZX6R. Very frustrating and my first time trying

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thanks, glad to help. I feel like I have literally done this a million times now. I hate to think about the thousands of dollars I have spent on tires by now... Worth every penny!

[@nitanjana_1900]

Best instruction video for rear wheel installation hats off man

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thank you for watching, happy it was helpful. - Van

[@mdoehrman]

What a great video. It makes me feel completely comfortable completing this task. Thank you.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@sangeethjayanthan2722]

@@sportbiketrackgear Hi Brian, quite an informative video, clear and crisp presentation, well done !. I did try a rear wheel change for the first time on my ninja 650. However I'm stuck at the point of refitting the chain onto the sprocket. It just wont go in, too tight (newbie skills !). Do you have another video which talks about this.?

[@pavlenikocevic5725]

This video is awesome and I feel more comfortable doing it myself for my street bike, Thanks Guys!!!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thank you for the feedback Pavle, glad we could help!

[@pavlenikocevic5725]

Your welcome and I have subscribed and will be watching learning and copying the work so that I do it right. Thanks again.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Awesome - there will be a ton of install videos to come in the next few months with our 2014 STG Project Bike so stay tuned! ~Aubrey

[@pavlenikocevic5725]

Thats awesome, I will stay tuned. Do you guys have any decals you can send me so I can rep on my bike and around the shop? Thanks.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

We do have stickers that I can send, shoot me an email with your address to [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@TheMATTYB1234]

Just a very small addition to this great video:If you have a partner to help you put the rear wheel back on, it can be a great help.Getting the spacers, chain, axle and calliper all sorted while you hold the wheel of the ground can be quite difficult!That wheel gets heavy - real quick!

[@xdeadwrongxdeadwrong7181]

TheMATTYB1234 not sure why you wrote that when CLEARLY he demonstrates uninstalling and installing "by himself" no second pair of hands needed because he is a bigboy and that is how you grow up in life dont rely on everyone helping you ....you gotta put your bigboy pants on and try it "alone" you might enjoy it who knows.

[@ibxlegendx]

very clean instructions, easy to follow and makes you feel pretty good to tackle on these projects. When I'm coming to a stop I hear a small squeaking noise. Could that be not enough grease on either axle or brakes?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Likely just the type of pads you are using. Make sure that the pads are not worn down to the metal but some light squeaking is pretty normal.

[@moonson20]

My font brakes are doing the same. They are brand new brake pads so I assume that is normal.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching

[@Gino20202]

This is why I'll always order from you guys - you take the time to make these videos and help us out. What kind of grease should I put on my axle before sliding it back in?

[@jasonbyrd6737]

best video I've ever seen. I feel more confident in changing my rear tire

[@SportbikerNZ]

Excellent, no nonsense video. Thanks from New Zealand

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thanks for the feedback and I'm glad we could help! ~Aubrey

[@TechTrendz937]

Made it look so easy.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I have had a little practice for sure. - Van

[@Unfinished_Thoughts]

If I want to know how to remove/install anything on a bike. I know I can always rely on you. Thank you !

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@christianbh]

I recently changed my back tire my self. After putting it back on I started to notice a noise coming from the rear of the bike like something may be scraping. Any ideas as to what it may be??

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I would double check you have the rear caliper hanger installed in the swing arm properly. Do not ride the bike again until you get this sorted out. - Van

[@docmarc36]

Thanks Brian

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@u563rick6]

How do you make sure the chain is on the correct sprocket? You just slapped it on. I was thinking I need to market it before removing but I forgot so I was just going to measure the slack that I knew before I removed it. .... I’m thinking that the chain should have no slack on top from seeing how you did it. I’m talking about a 1 tooth difference...... I guess I could loosen my blocks so I can hold the wheel as far back as I can with the chain on & it should be equal on both sides then adjust the blocks.

[@tylerschlinke4815]

I like the idea of keeping the rear caliper in place, making it easier to reinstall the rear tire. How did you do that? What method did you use?

[@BikeNRide42]

Excellent review

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thank you for watching! - Van

[@ongoyaomondi]

very very educative. Awesome. Easy to follow and very clear.

[@michaelle6247]

Can you please dive into how you make the rear caliper captive? Replacing the wheel by myself is quite hectic and the only solution I found was to zip tie the caliper on the swing arm. Thank you in advance.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The R6 in the video had the rear caliper hanger modified to hold it in place. This was a custom job that only works on this make and model. I have done something similar to the STG NInja 400 as well. Each bike is different and this is not something that can be done on all bikes without making some serious changes. - Van

[@leonheart2135]

Not sure if you still check these comments but figured I'd ask. Ever since I put the rear wheel back on my 2002 Suzuki SV650S, regardless of how perfectly aligned and tight my chain is, I hear this strange, constant whirring noise coming from the chain. The chain tension is just right as I've adjusted it while on the side stand. I've used two Motion Pro tools (chain slack and rear wheel alignment tools) and have even measured both sides of the swingarm at 54 on each side. I'm going to take the rear wheel off again and put it back on while giving it a few taps on the tire as you did. Can you recommend anything else I can try if I still hear the constant ticking coming from the chain drive?

[@ashokkpoonia]

Great work as usual. Instructions were very clear. Is there any video for wheel alignment? Thanks 😊

[@coastacademy-officialclubc3215]

Great detail. Thanks.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thanks for watching! - Van

[@winstonbanks1057]

You have help me big time on my r6 2000 thank you man and nice bike

[@jordantb21]

Pay attention when reinstalling the rear wheel "SLIDE THE CALIPER OVER THE ROTOR" so the brake pads are over the rotor like he said. It will be so much harder and time consuming if you do not do this when reinstalling the rear wheel

[@jOHNnguyen014]

What happens if I don't do a wheel balance ? What sort of feel would I feel when I'm riding ?

[@FastDrawD]

Great vid Brian. Learned something new. You made it look so easy.

[@shawoo]

When you balance rear wheel...are kush drive bushings in or out? Im removing my tire and bringing to a shop, just want to make sure i bring everything

[@patw9175]

Thanks!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@whereiseshan]

hey stg would you guys recommend straightening a rim on a motorcycle and reusing?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

That would really depend on how much it is bent. There are a few companies that straighten rims, I would recommend speaking with a professional on whether or not it can be fixed. ~Aubrey

[@xclockwork77x]

I did everything you said but my rear break calipers stayed compressed . My wheel won’t move . How do I fix this?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

it sounds like you have the rear caliper hanger misaligned with the boss on the inside of the swingarm. Look between the rear wheel and the swingarm on the brake side in front of the axle. - Van

[@xclockwork77x]

Sportbike Track Gear that was it, thanks a lot man . You’re the best

[@sportbiketrackgear]

@@xclockwork77x No worries man, happy to help you out! - Van

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thanks

[@guillermocardenas799]

What is the torque spec on 2020 cbr600RR rear wheel??

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Sorry I do not know this off the top of my head. A quick Google search should get you the answer you need. - Van

[@Jdmorris143]

Brian, or who ever can answer, is it me, or does yamaha use an excessive amount of torque for the rear axle nut? for the 08 R1 they want 108 ft lbs of torque. is it me, or is that a large amount of torque?

[@bluejokerwm]

how do i get a wide tire on a bike sort of like a shopper if i would want to go that rout

[@jaheedi]

Definitely helps an idiot Like myself...great video...very thorough...thanks

[@themuffinman8871]

what brand fairing did u use for this bike?

[@hermiepua2398]

when you balance rear tire do you attached the sproket and busing?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

No I do not, that is reinstalled after balancing the tire and wheel. - Van

[@amelh.7870]

Superb video!

[@turnbacknow1]

Great vid, and great speaker. thanks

[@RampageRiseden91]

Awsome video thanks!

[@moonson20]

you dont need wheel alignment after changing the rear tyre?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The alignment is done by using the notches on the rear swing arm.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Stay tuned, many more on the way.

[@Handle9009]

how long did van ride a 600 before moving up to a 1000 at the track?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Forever actually, the first time he was on a 1000cc was the Yamaha R1 giveaway bike. Thanks for watching! ~Aubrey

[@Handle9009]

awesome thanks I was riding a 1000 but after my first track day I realized a 600 would be a lot better for me.

[@marclester4056]

excellent ...! thank you for the help.... !

[@brettstout9355]

2011 Like 50 cc scooter

[@justaguy4real]

How to make the caliper captive?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

This is different for every model out there. Some will require parts while others can be done without purchasing anything. - Van

[@justaguy4real]

@@sportbiketrackgear thx man, I searched for making a cbr caliper captive, and found what I need.

[@AndrewGonzalesHi]

Awesome, more videos like this.

[@DarR1299]

Many thanks for this video. If I could give you three thumbs up I would.

[@xdeadwrongxdeadwrong7181]

great video..now i just need the socket and break bar hahaaa!...perhaps i can borrow yours for just an hour ill bring it back hahaaa...great video..subscribed going to check out your other tutorials. would be cool if you showed us some vids of you racing on track day....unless there already is video available on the tube or internet. ..have a good one.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Haha, thanks for watching. Here is a playlist of us us at the track kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX2sl5mre6Zlh5I

[@brettstout9355]

I want video of 2011 LIKE scooter

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I do not even know that what that is. - Van

[@jayfizzle5721]

Thumbs up

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thanks for watching! - Van

[@pifx88]

+1 very informative

[@multistradamike]

He cheated with captive brake caliper. That's the biggest problem. I'm encountering

[@sportbiketrackgear]

We change our tires pretty often on our race bikes. This makes it so much easier. - Van

[@mikebrown2552]

Imagine a firefighter or officer or military saying I have 20yrs experience I dont need gear lol what a dush he probably says I been riding 20yrs I dont need gear

[@sportbiketrackgear]

One thing is for sure Mike Brown, you need to work on your writing skills a bit if you plan to continue acting like an asshole. Good manners would be keeping your mouth closed if you do not have anything good to say. To this day I do not understand why someone would spend their personal time trolling someone on KZbin leaving unwarranted negative comments. If you have a moment perhaps you could enlighten me a bit. - Brian Van

[@mikebrown2552]

Well sorry for not proff reading my tex as you know these phones auto replace words I do not troll you bro I have 3 gsxrs it's hard to find good videos on DIY but I do still refer to some of your videos it's cool you have a nice place and really exceptional equipment and experience but my budget does not in line with my hobby sometimes so the tools I use are not as professional you make it look to damn easy bro but a troll I am not I seek all information from everyone b4 I start a task that puts my life in jeopardy anyways yes your good I still watch your stuff just plz think about the average guy

[@projectptube]

you missed the most important step. how to put the tire on the rim.