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I'm going to be changing tires on a 2008 hayabusa. Do the 08's come with the tool for removing the axles? In case you can't tell, this is not my bike. I'm helping out a friend.

Also is it necessary to remove one of the front disc brakes to remove and install the tire using hand tools? My bike has only one disc, so it's cake removing and installing the tire from the other side.

Anything I should know? I did a search and saw that some years don't come with an axle tool, not sure about the 08 newer though.
 
The 08 does have an axle wrench in the tool kit, and a short handle extension. However, it's still very short and it will not be easy to remove the axle with it. The axle nut is 36mm, you should be able to buy a 1/2" drive deep well socket that size at most auto parts stores for around $15.
 
sixpack577 said:
The 08 does have an axle wrench in the tool kit, and a short handle extension. However, it's still very short and it will not be easy to remove the axle with it. The axle nut is 36mm, you should be able to buy a 1/2" drive deep well socket that size at most auto parts stores for around $15.
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36mm! Are you serious? That's for the rear or front axle?

Does anyone have the torque specs handy for the front rear axles?
 
The aboved mentioned is for the rear axle too. The front axle bolt is a 22mm, it should break loose without the large allen head socket for the other side. Break it loose, remove the bolt, and tap the axle through with a dead blow or rubber hammer. Or a wooden dowell or anything soft that will not damage it.
I don't change the tires by hand, so I can't say if you have to remove a rotor, but I wouldn't think so.
 
72.5 ft lbs for the axles...16.5 for pinch bolts...front caliper bolts 28 ft lbs.
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Thanks guys, I appreciate the help. I thought I had some large sockets up to 30mm and over 1 inch, but damn! I do have a husky crescent wrench that goes up to 40mm.

I think my front and rear axles are only 7/8.
 
Most folks will disagree, but if you're careful, it can be done with an adjustable wrench.
 
How are you going to torque the axles with a "adjustable" wrench ???
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BA BUSA said:
How are you going to torque the axles with a "adjustable" wrench ???
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I didn't recommend it, I said it can be done. I'm all for torqueing everything to specs. But aside from engine components, after years of wrenching, there are some things that can be done by feel if need be.
 
LOL!!!

Yeah my fingers, wrists, and elbows are ALL calibrated too...
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moosestang said:
I'll go looking for a 36mm socket tomorrow and make him pay me the dough. I have zero use for a socket that big.
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O'rileys and Auto-Zone have them in stock where I live. Might try there if you have those. Sears never does here, and Snap-on, Mac, and Matco will be around $70:laugh: way too much for that little use.
 
I'll try tractor supply first. They always have some cheap chinese sockets in large sizes. I bought a 1 1/8 inch wrench there just to cut in half to turn my adjustable upper control arm on my car.:thumbsup:
 
Well, tractor supply had nothing larger than 24mm, they did have large standard sockets, but I wasn't sure how loose a 1 1/2 inch would be.

Autozone wanted $20 for a 36mm socket, but they loaned me one for free!

I went ahead and bought a 5/8 inch bolt, two nuts and a lock washer, incase I need it for the front.

Now if I can just get that 190 off the rear I'm golden.
 
sixpack577 said:
O'rileys and Auto-Zone have them in stock where I live. Might try there if you have those. Sears never does here, and Snap-on, Mac, and Matco will be around $70:laugh: way too much for that little use.
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lol i bought mine from sears..... only had 1 in stock (in orlando)
 
Well, over all it went pretty smooth. 3 hours from start to finish and that included hanging the beast from my shop rafters. I used a small block of wood under the oil pan and my floor jack as well.

This is only my second set of tires that i've changed, so i'm not proficient at it by any means. I think removing one disc would make the front easier. As it was I nick the front rim a little putting on the new tire, because of the discs and my sucky rim protectors.

Getting the rear off was a chore, but getting the front on was harder than the rear due to the discs.

Do you all run 42 psi front and rear? That's what the service manual called, so that's what it's at.

36mm socket seemed a little big on the rear axle nut. Are you sure it's not standard.:whistle:

I ride a buell 1125cr, so dealing with the chain and that rear caliper that's held on by the axle was new to me. Plus both my axles thread into the swingarm and fork, so no axle nuts. I suppose that would suck If you cross threaded the axle.

We put on Dunlop Q2's. 190/50/17, glad he didn't go with the 200.:thumbsup: How many miles do you think he'll get out of those? I told him 3-5k

I know this is a dead horse, but I used windex for lube. Tried armour all, but windex seemed to work better.

Thansk again, I'm going to order the cyclehill tire changer now.
 
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