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Old 28-May-2003, 13:48
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Tyres and wheels

Silly question of the day by me

but taking the wheels off for a tyre change do i have to take the front discs off or can they change the tyre with them on

stop laughing and just answer the question
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Old 28-May-2003, 13:52
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Whenever I've had my tyres changed they left the discs on.
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Old 28-May-2003, 13:53
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Oh I almost forgot -

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Old 28-May-2003, 14:08
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Ok so dont remove the discs good less work for me

how big is the front axle nut ???????
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Old 28-May-2003, 14:55
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be careful how you store the wheel when out of the bike, - treat those disks as if they were very fragile. You don't want them warped or bent out of shape. Also keep very close to the tyre person changing your tyre, - Ducati rims are not made of the toughest of materials.
I need a new rear tyre soon, - and to be honest I won't be taking a loose magnesium Marchesini to the likes of National. I will be riding the bike into a Ducati dealer, paying a bit more for peace of mind.
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Old 28-May-2003, 15:02
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thank you !!! off to the diy store for a 28 mm socket then
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Old 28-May-2003, 15:10
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28mm - a funny size!!

Rocket
You may have to go to a specialist tool dealer for the 28mm socket.
Most DIY / Halfords type places do 27mm and then 32mm.

There were some threads on this before, try a search for on-line stores.

Tim
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Old 28-May-2003, 21:12
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Cheers lads

Wheel is now off, i did have a few probs getting hold of a 28mm socket had to go to a tool specialist and it was £7

I got a great response from an engineering firm who also supposedly specialise in tools ohhh a 28mm socket no one makes those can you not just hammer a 27mm on , hmmmm good bye ( i think he could do with a bit more training )
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Old 29-May-2003, 22:14
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if you want your wheels balanced once a new tyre is put on you have to have the discs on. There is no point balancing the wheels without the disc as the wheel will go out of balance once you put the discs back on
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Old 30-May-2003, 20:06
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how the hell do I get the bearings out I have sold the wheels but taking out the bearings and the spacer , can not shift them read the Haynes but it is as clear as mud
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