what tools will i need?

[beachbum3478]

my 82 gs1100gl shaftie is up at college and i just bought a new rear tire for it at home here. i dont feel like lugging all my tools up to school just for the tire so i wondering if anyone knows of any special kind of tools that i will need to remove the rear rim. i can only think of a socket set and pliers off the top of my head. any ideas? thanks guys.

[Monty850]

Hammer and punch also...just in case. Large screwdrivers/prybars if you're going to dismount/mount it. Grease for the hub splines. New cotter pin.

[Nessism]

Not sure about your particular bike but on my 850 shafty, it's necessary to remove the shocks to allow the wheel to drop down some and remove the axle. In terms of what tools you need, if you still have the Suzuki tool kit, that should get it.

[Monty850]

On my 850 shafty, I just remove the cotter pin and axle nut, then I have to loosen my right side exhaust, because the pipe is in the way of the axle coming out. I loosen it just enough to lower it to take the axle out. I also remove the rear caliper just to make it easier. I never have to touch the shocks though.

[SqDancerLynn1]

The L has a 16" tire so their is a little more room to get it off.
24mm wrench for axel + small assortment of wrenches 12,13,14.15,17
big screwdriver, a few sockets, pliers, 2 tire irons 3 would be better. tire lube, spline grease.

[sharpy]

If you place the bike so the rear wheel is hanging over the footpath/gutter or place some 1 inch peices of wood under the stand it makes the actual rear wheel removal a one man job. If not you normally have to tilt the bike over the the left as the other person removes the wheel. In all three incindents strap the front brake on with some tape or rubber band to stop the bike moving forwards. Tools are a pliers/side cutters for the split pins, 22/24mm spanner for the axle nut, 17mm for the top shocky mounts(if there isnt a carry rack), 10mm spanner for the brake hose retainer, 2 x 14mm spanners for the brake stay arm where it attaches to the caliper and a smaller axler and hammer to remover the axle. Plus grease to lube the splines and axle when assembling. Most cases you might have to remove the shockies to get the axle out then just lift back up to replace one shocky while you take wheeel from bike. Sometimes ure lucky if the mufflers arent in the way.

[beachbum3478]

cool thanks guys. im just removing the rim and taking it a shop to have my new tire put on. does anyone know what it generally costs just to mount and balance a tire?

[SqDancerLynn1]

It depends, I would figure $25-35 bringing your own tire..