[gregoryda1]

'03 doesn't have the ton of wiring and amp unit in the way.

Mine is an '04, so maybe just using the center stand would be the best method for me. Just don't like the idea of laying it over even though it seems like SOP for most around here.

 

[Fred H.]

Remove seat (4 bolts)
Remove rear fender panel (4 bolts)
Remove cross bar support (2 bolts)
Unplug electical connector under seat and unbolt and remove rear amp (2 bolts)
Roll tire out.

 

[gulfrider]

Had a nail in mine and took it to local Yamaha dealer who installs a patch. Honda dealer doesn't repair tires! $60 labor and $5 patch. Had no problems in 400 miles so far. I did buy a lift so next time I will remove tire myself.

 

[SEMassrider]

Have someone help you. I'm not proud. I work at a tire shop. I asked one of the guys to help me lay it down and pick it up. It wasn't that bad. He did most of the work too. He was happy with $20 a half hour later. I did let the fuel get lower than half. No leaks detected.


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[Steveo1800]

You can plug the tire on the bike.... But make sure the nail is not out near the sidewall is not super big or in at an angle. I know dealers like to sell tires and generally don't recommend plugging tires, but I've plugged two rear tires with the string type and never had any issues.

 

[Accurate1]

Thank for all the help on removing the tire. I laid the bike on the side. I had some old rubber floor mats I used to set the side protectors on. I also removed the ergo 3 Highway peg on the right side. I took the tire to the dealer today. I should get the tire/wheel back tomorrow. I didn't want to plug the tire because I will be going to the Laughlin river run this weekend and I plan to go to Sturgis SD in August. I didn't want to risk the tire plug leaking. I would only do that in a emergency. Next month I think I will get a jack. Thanks again.

 

[SuperAirIan]

I have tried the "butt into the seat" trick a few times and never been successful. What I have done...with good success 5 times now...is to use the centre-stand. What I do is make sure the back-side of the bike hangs over an area that is at least 3 inches lower than the surface the centre-stand is pivoting on.

Break the 5 lug-nut first...deflate the tire before removing as well. Just let the wheel "fall" out of the hub and down to this lower area. My favourite "drop" is off the back of my trailer which is about 6 inches above the road. The most times I have used this method is over a cement curb or the edge of a raised driveway. Also, as stated already, strap the centre-stand forward to something...I like the forward engine guards.

Works well and no removal of fenders or amp etc. YMMV.

 

[Firestorm711]

Is it just the 4 screws that hold on the rear panel then the tire will slide out the back? When I looked under the fender it doesn't look like
the tire will have enough room to come straight out the back. It looked like there was other stuff mounted inside the fender. Thanks for all the input so far. I would rather take the wheel off myself then have the dealer do it.

Did you try this? Did it work for you? I need to change my rear tire and just filled up the gas tank so rolling on the side is out of the question.

 

[Bullet Bob]

Did you try this? Did it work for you? I need to change my rear tire and just filled up the gas tank so rolling on the side is out of the question.

Sir. What a great excuse for a little ride to remove a little gas. The 'lay'er down' method works great........