V-Strom Wheel Removal

Due to a rear flat tire, I had to remove the rear wheel and tire. I also decided to upgrade both tires so I ended up taking both wheels off. This video follows the instructions in the manual. Hope you find it useful!
Cheers!
#1050xt #advbike #wheelremoval

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Not a lot to do, but it still takes 1 hrs. At least I would need it. A very useful video William. Keep it up.

[@doc650adventures]

Thanks Gregor! I am not sure how long it took to remove the wheels but it did take a lot longer than expected to reinstall them. Thanks for the compliments! Cheers!

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@doc650adventures Yeah, I believe you bro. Take care.

[@pilotdane1]

DOC !!! - Great "how to" video !!! - This will help a lot of people for sure !!! Cheers - And good looking new tires !!!

[@doc650adventures]

Thanks Man! I hope it is of some use to others. Cheers!

[@OneOldManRiding]

Nice and thorough! That's a bummer for sure, to lose a camp over a flat. When I pulled my tires in Washington, my buddy Tim had the tools laid out for me... I could not believe the size of the axel nut! I have read you can order I think a 27mm nut that's the correct thread. - Frank

[@doc650adventures]

Hmm, very true about losing a nice camp day due to a flat. That is great info on the 27mm nut also. I was really surprised how large it was.

[@ParallelCamper]

Good, clear shots of the action. Hope these work out as expected. Thanks for the video!

[@doc650adventures]

Thank you much Rob! As you know, getting the right shots of the procedure can be tricky at times. I believe these tires will work well for what I have planned for the V-Strom. Thanks for the kind words Brother!! Cheers!

[@pilotdane1]

ROB !!!

[@PurpleOnThree]

Great tutorial, William! Be safe and have fun!!

[@doc650adventures]

Thanks Jody! Will do to both. I would add that I am probably going to be cold also LOL!! Smack one on Tommy G for all of us!

[@MarkPisani-do8sn]

Mate great work great video I would be a little more careful though so I don’t mark things. Fussy.

[@PurpleOnThree]

Manuals are good for learning how to do something, but a video like this is even more valuable! 36 mm??? I could have lent you mine! When I started doing my own oil changes on my Spyder had to pick up one that size.

[@doc650adventures]

Thanks Jody! I did enjoy your oil change video on the Spyder! I was shocked at how large the axle nut is. More tools = more better!! Cheers Young Lady!!

[@ullithebully]

Nice one brother. You're definitely gonna get a lot of milage out of those 705s, mine have barely lost any tread and I've read up on some guys getting crazy long milage out of them as well. Great bang for the buck indeed

[@doc650adventures]

Thanks Ulli! The 705s come highly recommended by a lot of people to include you! I have heard they offer great mileage and do well on the type of terrain I plan on taking them on. Cheers Brother!!

[@pilotdane1]

ULLI !!!

[@jaypence1911]

Hello Doc! I have 705s on my vstrom, the front is wearing kinda funky, I will show you at the rally!

[@doc650adventures]

Hey Jay! Sounds good! I am interested to see how yours are wearing. Looking forward to meeting you at the rally! Cheers!

[@josephallen5174]

Great video, I almost went with the same tires but decided to go with Trail Max. Thank you for getting this video out there. We need to get more 1050XT maintenance videos out!

[@doc650adventures]

Thanks Joseph! I will be posting some more 1050 stuff in the near future. Glad this was helpful!

[@verbalwidget7267]

Very well done, DOC650, 36mm is a Honker for sure. if you don't have the special tool to hold the front axle, take the axle to the hardware store, get a bolt about 3" long with the head that fits in the axle and two jam nuts. Made one for my V650 for a few bucks. Easy to keep with the bike too. 705's are a good tire, Ulli is 100% right.

[@doc650adventures]

VW! Why am I not surprised you would have a solution for the front axle issue? Such a great tip Bro! I am going to be doing that. You are a friggin genius! The 705s do seem like a great tire. Cheers Brother!

[@verbalwidget7267]

@@doc650adventures Ha-ha Always glad to help a brother. 🤣😂👍🏼

[@KristopherKane]

Hello from a fellow 1050xt rider in NC who is changing tires this weekend. Heading out on Mid-Atlantic BDR next month.

[@doc650adventures]

Awesome Man! Hope it is an amazing adventure! You have a great bike for it! Cheers!!

[@RodKrisBisdakMotovlog]

That's different great and you really knows everything on. Fixing your big bike bro. Keep it up and more vidz to come brother. ☝️😊💯❤️🤙

[@doc650adventures]

Thanks RodKris! It is a bigger challenge than working on the DR650 but well worth the effort to learn how to work on it. Blessings to you my Friend!

[@abyields7831]

36mm? dump truck lug nut grade...

[@doc650adventures]

LOL!! Yeah AB, I was rather pissed I had to go get a socket to take of the axle nuts. Of course, there was not a tool in the tool kit with the bike I could use. Great news is, I am living up to the stereotype of an old man with lots of tools!! Cheers Bro!!

[@juanmpaiva]

good job , thanks for teach me!

[@doc650adventures]

Thank You Juan! Glad I could help!

[@flippy66]

I don't think you need to remove the rear caliper, the wheel should just slide out.

[@doc650adventures]

It is necessary to remove the caliper due to its position relative to the wheel. I used the owner’s manual as the reference for this. I wish I did not have to remove it for sure! Thanks for the comment! Cheers!

[@Salty_reviews]

Are those tubeless?

[@doc650adventures]

Yes. They are tubeless tires. Cheers!