The Bonneville needs new tyres so to try and save money I'll try and take the wheels off myself.
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@korni52923 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the video. The reason why the front tire wears out before the rear tire is that Triumph fits the bike with a cheap Pirellis that have only half the profile depth (3 mm) as an original after market tire (6 mm). This can be seen by the fact that the cheap OEM fron tires have "Made in Brasil" on them, whereas the after market tires are "Made in Germany".
@MothershipVideos3 жыл бұрын
I think you maybe correct on this issue Ralph. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
@martinthe3rd6644 ай бұрын
THANK YOU for writing out the tool dimensions, you saved my ass ❤
@MothershipVideos4 ай бұрын
I'm glad it was of some help mate. Ride safe.
@ChadwickRider2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing mate. I do all the maintenance on my T120 myself. I plan on changing out the tires and rotors, will film the process like I always do... but you just really helped give me a head start... especially that front wheel. For me it's not about saving money, it's about having the job done with attention to detail... I won't let anything slip by me, and I'll make sure the job is done 100% correct. I've had too many bad experiences with poor mechanics who don't take pride in their work. I do have a couple guys I trust, but it's good to know how to work on your own bike anyhow.
@MothershipVideos2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was of some help mate. My maintenance is mainly for cost saving as it's way cheaper to take the wheel to the bike shop as it is having them remove it to fit a new tyre. I do as much as I can but somethings I wouldn't attempt. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
@btfeltcher2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your video. Very helpful. Greetings from Arkansas!
@MothershipVideos2 жыл бұрын
Well thanks for commenting Brock...very much appreciated. I used to have a couple of youtube friends in Arkansas but sadly one has passed and the other hasn't posted for awhile.
@foxtrotgolf56982 жыл бұрын
I was lucky, my front tire came off without removing caliper. Ooopsie. My bike is T100 not T120. The advantange of having just one disk.🙂
@hectorgomez27632 ай бұрын
Good job!
@banditnev4 жыл бұрын
They will charge more if you take the bike in and who knows how rough they would be.
@MothershipVideos4 жыл бұрын
Well that's right Nev. I think the bike shop isn't to bad but as Lloyd said it could pay for another coffee run. Thanks for watching and take care on that Bandit of yours.
@bharathmallappa2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! This was helpful. Can you share the link to the refitting part ?
@MothershipVideos2 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2Sqn5yujNqmgsU
@JimRudman Жыл бұрын
Dis you use a Torque wrench when you refitted ?
@MothershipVideos Жыл бұрын
No I didn't have one at the time but I've had the the wheel off since and it has been torqued up correctly. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
@carlosschmidt9981 Жыл бұрын
very helpfull , gunna tackle my thruxton
@MothershipVideos Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate hope all goes well and ride safe.
@marekryszard Жыл бұрын
My 2022 Bonneville T120 had Pirelli "Phantom" tires on it when I purchased it eleven months ago. I ride about 500 miles a month. With 6,500 miles on these tires the rear one recently failed. I ride mostly in the inner city and on the freeway here in San Diego, Calfornia, commuting. I expected more miles out of the tires than that. Don't know what that is in kilometers. Thanx for the tutorial. It looks easier than I expected. Also, I removed the "pea shooter" mufflers, replacing them with exhaust tips from Motone, UK. It makes real wheel maintenance a lot easier and reduces weight. I also had someone replace the cat conveter with a cross pipe. Now my Bonnie sounds like a real motorcycle rather than a sewing machine.
@MothershipVideos Жыл бұрын
6500 miles is about 10,450 kilometres which isn't to bad for a rear tyre. They're not to bad a bike all round. Ride safe mate.
@Zlivido Жыл бұрын
Please do you know how many Nm the front axle tightens?
@MothershipVideos Жыл бұрын
Front axial is 65Nm . Ride safe.
@rocknessrocker3 жыл бұрын
almost 7 minutes in to his video about wheel removal he gets to the wheel. lmao
@MothershipVideos3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching...ride safe.
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Saving 50 bucks will pay for your next coffee road trip Noel.
@MothershipVideos4 жыл бұрын
Ha just about Lloyd If I cut out the date scones.
@garyschrock71204 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video every helpful. Stay FREE on other side of pond
@MothershipVideos4 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the delayed response Gary. Thanks for your comments and ride safe.
@philwarner6604 Жыл бұрын
I ordered a 17mm hex driver to use on my 2004 America's front axle and then checked the axle with the hex head of a small spark plug socket and the hex that fit in it was .740 across flats or 19mm and not 17mm. Is yours really 17mm? Unfortunately I can't cancel the order, but otherwise the video was somewhat helpful.
@MothershipVideos Жыл бұрын
That's a "heads up" that's a bit late for me as well. Anyway thanks for commenting and ride safe.
@alphacouriers2 жыл бұрын
thanks for being the "Guinea pig" now i know what to expect...looks simple enough just allow for extra "faff" time. those standard tyres almost looked new still. i'm sure the new ones will be better
@MothershipVideos2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting...much appreciated. I hope it all goes well and ride safe.
@robertbroome7776 Жыл бұрын
I just replaced the rear wheel and tire on my 2022 T120 with a used tubeless one from a 2019 Steet Twin because I would feel more comfortable knowing that in case of a flat tire, there would be better options than calling for a tow truck. Thanks for your videos on the removal and reinstallation, which were extremely helpful . In my opinion, you could definitely call them "How To". Very informative, and I love your sense of humor. I needed the help of a friend for the reinstallation, and don't see how you were able to reinstall that rear wheel alone. Well done !
@MothershipVideos Жыл бұрын
That's a great idea getting a tubeless rim because as you say it gives far more options to get up and running again.
@twinphill9004 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking of getting the Hagon shocks for my Street Twin. What are your thoughts on the ride and quality of the product ? Now that you've had some time with the shocks.
@MothershipVideos4 жыл бұрын
Phill they are an improvement on the OEM shocks, which isn't hard, but not as much as I'd hoped.
@twinphill9004 жыл бұрын
@@MothershipVideos ok I was looking at the basic shocks, do you think maybe going up in spec would be better. Also my front tyre wore way to soon. I bought another the same but will be switching to Michilen front and back next time.
@MothershipVideos4 жыл бұрын
@@twinphill900 Yes mate if you can afford better shocks then go for it especially if you do a lot of two up riding like me. If you do mainly solo then they would probably be ok. Ride safe.
@buzzsah4 жыл бұрын
Way too much work, I'd have to take a nap, an 8-hour nap. :)
@MothershipVideos4 жыл бұрын
I should have Buzz...would have made it easier.
@geoffkenny98583 жыл бұрын
well it might not have been a "how to video" but i found it very helpful as i now know how to get my front wheel off. Thanks heaps for this post.
@MothershipVideos3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was of some help. Thanks for commenting and ride safe.
@ASvaleri4 жыл бұрын
Hola great channel
@MothershipVideos4 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@josepimentel72763 жыл бұрын
Are the tires tubeless?
@MothershipVideos3 жыл бұрын
No Jose they have tubes unfortunately.
@jockserb34053 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed watching this Kawasaki w800 rider.
@MothershipVideos3 жыл бұрын
Mate thanks for watching.
@matthyatt66263 жыл бұрын
Great job ,thank you for a very detailed video!
@MothershipVideos3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt.
@กิจจาภักดีนิมิตร3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@MothershipVideos3 жыл бұрын
No worries. Thanks for commenting and ride safe.
@julieandalansmith41933 жыл бұрын
5 or 6C that’s warm!
@MothershipVideos3 жыл бұрын
Ha thanks for watching...but tell me where 5'c is warm.