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Title: Suggested maintenance when changing tires
Post by: Moda253 on February 13, 2024, 09:00:41 AM: On the Jackal, specifically regarding the rear wheel, what maintenance items should be performed while the wheel is off the bike?

I need to replace the tires this upcoming week and want to make sure I have all the items I need to do any other work that males sense to do.
Title: Re: Suggested maintenance when changing tires
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on February 13, 2024, 09:07:01 AM: Change the rear drive oil, grease the splines.
Title: Re: Suggested maintenance when changing tires
Post by: Tom H on February 13, 2024, 09:49:42 AM: What Charlie said as well as inspect the wheel bearings. No need to remove them, just give them a turn and see how they feel. Check the seal in the rear drive for leaks.

Tom
Title: Re: Suggested maintenance when changing tires
Post by: Moda253 on February 13, 2024, 10:14:05 AM: Yep Iw ill be doing the rear drive lube change.

Any recommendations for spline grease? And do I just smear it on them?
Title: Re: Suggested maintenance when changing tires
Post by: jrt on February 13, 2024, 10:19:48 AM: Have a look at your brake pads.
Title: Re: Suggested maintenance when changing tires
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on February 13, 2024, 10:37:33 AM: Quote from: Moda253 on February 13, 2024, 10:14:05 AM
Yep Iw ill be doing the rear drive lube change.

Any recommendations for spline grease? And do I just smear it on them?

I like Wurth SIG 3000: https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=23&products_id=1914
I've found it really likes to be applied to a clean and dry surface - no other grease. I apply it with an old toothbrush.
Title: Re: Suggested maintenance when changing tires
Post by: n3303j on February 13, 2024, 11:00:47 AM: Beyond inspecting the pads I drive the pads (pucks) back fully into the caliper then suck out the M/C reservoirs with a 60 cc syringe (found at feed & grain store).

Then I replenish the reservoirs with new fluid and cycle the system until the pads are back on the disks with fresh fluid. Give the system a bit of a bleed. Finally top up the master cylinders and seal the system. Set for another year.

While you are at it might as well check to see that floating disks are actually floating. If not spin, clean or remove the buttons as necessary to get the rotors back to floating condition.
Title: Re: Suggested maintenance when changing tires
Post by: bigbikerrick on February 13, 2024, 11:14:24 AM: You may also want to check out and clean the rear wheel cush drive rubbers,and plate, to make sure it is free,and working as it should.
Rick.
Title: Re: Suggested maintenance when changing tires
Post by: John A on February 13, 2024, 12:32:49 PM: A good time to check underside of the fender for rubs and wire harness for security.
Title: Re: Suggested maintenance when changing tires
Post by: Perazzimx14 on February 13, 2024, 12:57:19 PM: If the tires are tubeless, it's a good time to install new valve stems.
Title: Re: Suggested maintenance when changing tires
Post by: Huzo on February 13, 2024, 12:58:44 PM: I like the brake pad cycle.
Gotta’ be mindful not to overflow the master cylinder though.
Title: Re: Suggested maintenance when changing tires
Post by: Moda253 on February 13, 2024, 03:19:29 PM: Quote from: John A on February 13, 2024, 12:32:49 PM
A good time to check underside of the fender for rubs and wire harness for security.

I just redid the entire wiring with new tail light and turn signals as whatever it was that MG made the original parts from started disintegrating a few years ago.
Title: Re: Suggested maintenance when changing tires
Post by: jrt on February 13, 2024, 03:26:58 PM: This is glorious- reminds me a bit of the 'stone soup' story. A little this...and this...and don't forget to add that... :thumb:
Title: Re: Suggested maintenance when changing tires
Post by: Scout63 on February 13, 2024, 05:15:22 PM: You could check the swingarm pivots while the wheel is off…
Title: Re: Suggested maintenance when changing tires
Post by: Texas Turnip on February 14, 2024, 06:15:39 AM: Quote from: Perazzimx14 on February 13, 2024, 12:57:19 PM
If the tires are tubeless, it's a good time to install new valve stems.

This is the first time in 40 plus years of Guzzi ownership that I've heard f replacing the valve stems. Please explain why to educate me. TIA
Tex
Title: Re: Suggested maintenance when changing tires
Post by: guzziart on February 14, 2024, 07:25:05 AM: Well, I thought Moda253 indicated he was replacing tires so......replace valve stems if the tires are tubeless.