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[jvaughan]

How the F*** do I remove the front wheel of my bike ?

Just been in th egarage, need to remove the front wheel and take it in for a tyre.
Here I am sitting looking at the bike, wondering do I remove the 4 small bolts on the front of the forks and split what looks to be a clamp, or do I try and undo the spindle using the larger nuts on the side ?

so far in my biking carrear, ive only had to remove the rear tyres (punctures), which looks to be a doddle. but how the F*** does the damn front wheel come off ?

Anyone with a Big Trailie know ?

[BliarOut]

Could be a combination of both, tricky to say without seeing it. I would undo the two small clamps underneath the the spindle just a bit at first and see if it looks like the spindle is going to drop out. If it does, I think you have your answer

You *may* need to unbolt the calipers to get the wheel free once the spindle is loose.

HTH

[catso]

Would think undo the large nut on the one side of axle then undo the 4 pinch bolts (don't remove) then the axle should push through from the nut side - may need some 'persuasion' though, If it's twin disc you'll need to remove the brake calipers so that the wheel can come away if it's a single disc you might not need to. If you remove the calipers best to tie them up with something and not let them hang on the lines.and don't pull the brake lever with no disc in the calipers
Oh and you'll need a stand or means of holding the front off the ground or you can suspend from rafters of garage by strong straps or rope around the yoke or fork legs. Good luck!

[Mad Dave]

Hi Jason. You're going to need a paddock stand (I have one I can loan you if you want to come and collect it)to hold the front off the ground but generally you need to undo the 4 pinch bolts on the front of the legs, then loosen and remove the big spindle. You may or may not need a spindle tool for this, you'll have to have a look. Removing the calipers may be necessary, not so much for removing the wheel but its a bitch putting the wheel back on with the calipers in place as the pads dont all line up! As mentioned above though, dont let the calipers swing on their lines.

Good luck mate!

[jvaughan]

Cheers Dave, I have the bike on its centre stand, was thinking about getting a car jack, and holding the bike on the centre stand and the jack on the bashplate.
If I have difficulty, I'll give you a shout.

Jason

[Incorrigible]

jvaughan said:

Cheers Dave, I have the bike on its centre stand, was thinking about getting a car jack, and holding the bike on the centre stand and the jack on the bashplate.

That will work fine

As has been mentioned before, it does depend on the type of front end, start undoing bolts, all will become apparent

[Mad Dave]

That will work, though you may find the jack gets in your way a bit. I would probably err towards weighting/chaining down the back wheel instead?

[jvaughan]

If you fancy lending a hand Dave .... Gimi a bell

[Mad Dave]

When are you doing it? Im busy most of this weekend i'm afraid, might be able to lend a hand Sunday afternoon but i'll have to confirm tomorrow?

IME Tyre fitters charge very little to remove/refit the front wheel when compared to how much they charge for the rear - Protyre is probably the cheapest in your area mate. www.protyre.co.uk

[Incorrigible]

jvaughan said:

If you fancy lending a hand Dave .... Gimi a bell

Just looked at your profile London - Andover

You must be mad

Unfortunately nowhere near me