Well that sucked

[lorazepam]

I know what my next purchase will be for the V7. A center stand. I changed the rear tire tonight, and the easiest part was spooning off the old one, and putting the new one on the rim.
I have a paddock stand, but it does not raise the rear nearly enough to get the wheel off.
Is it ok to grease the cush drive rubbers when installing the wheel? they did not want to go back together without it. Tonight was an exercise in frustration for sure. Whine over.

[sign216]

Is it ok to grease the cush drive rubbers when installing the wheel?

Yep, it's a trick to keep them from falling out.  Either grease, or add a little silicone caulk.

[lorazepam]

I looped a ratchet strap around the rear drive after they were lined up, used a piece of wood as a spacer, and it "popped" right into place. The rubbers looked new after 6k miles.

[sign216]

I'm putting a '69 Benelli back on the road, and it's original cush rubbers look good too. 

[raul]

The center stand makes that soooooooo much easier.

Missed you at the rally.

[lorazepam]

The center stand makes that soooooooo much easier.

Missed you at the rally.

I was off all bikes since last October because of vertigo issues. got it under control, (I hope) and have been riding scooters to get my confidence back up. Trashing a cheap Chinese scooter at 30mph is not as bad as destroying one of my bikes at highway speeds. I am feeling confident leaning into turns, and am getting the V7 in shape for some fall riding.
I will make the rally next year even if I have to drive.

[Huzo]

I was off all bikes since last October because of vertigo issues. got it under control, (I hope) and have been riding scooters to get my confidence back up. Trashing a cheap Chinese scooter at 30mph is not as bad as destroying one of my bikes at highway speeds. I am feeling confident leaning into turns, and am getting the V7 in shape for some fall riding.
I will make the rally next year even if I have to drive.

Keep your head level in turns mate. Talk to Sky for good info.

[malik]

It can be frustrating with those cush rubbers. My record is I think, around 2 hours. I gave up, had a cuppa & a smoke, held my tongue just so, & it went straight on.

Tip 1 - sometimes it goes on easier when the bike is leant over to the left - far enough for the tyre to clear the guard & the rubbers tend to stay in ( although those fingers on the hub can still pop one out or jam).

Tip 2 - even with a centre stand they can be problematic. I find a block of 2x4 under the stand (either the RHS or both sides) provides the room for the tyre to clear the mudguard again, & to finesse the alignment more easily.

Tip 3 - if at first you don't succeed, take a break. Come back to it when calm.

It seems to become easier, or at least less frustrating, with familiarity.

I also recommend having a few spare cush rubbers on hand, sooner or later you may find some broken & if they are, it's even harder to get that wheel on.

[sign216]

I was off all bikes since last October because of vertigo issues. got it under control, (I hope) and have been riding scooters to get my confidence back up. Trashing a cheap Chinese scooter at 30mph is not as bad as destroying one of my bikes at highway speeds. I am feeling confident leaning into turns, and am getting the V7 in shape for some fall riding.
I will make the rally next year even if I have to drive.

Try some of the vintage Italian single cyl. bikes.  I've got a Sears / Gilera 106cc four stroke, that's almost as light as a moped, and as fun as a bigger motorcycle.  That, and a Wards / Benelli 350 are my "fall back" bikes for when the inevitable comes and the V7 is too much to muscle around.

I originally bought the Gilera 106 for my son.  He and I rebuild vintage Italian mopeds, and I wanted him to "graduate" to a motorcycle with a shift-able transmission. 

[lorazepam]

I have no trouble moving the V7, or my Calvin around, it was more about inducing vertigo while riding. It is now under control, hasn't happened since I go treatment from my doctor, plus no more alcohol, and I have been taking Meclazine. It sucks to finally have to take a medication, as I made it 59 years without having to take anything on a regular basis.
It was a fear of having an incident while riding that kept me off the bike.

[rodekyll]

I have no trouble moving the V7, or my Calvin around, it was more about inducing vertigo while riding. It is now under control, hasn't happened since I go treatment from my doctor, plus no more alcohol, and I have been taking Meclazine. It sucks to finally have to take a medication, as I made it 59 years without having to take anything on a regular basis.
It was a fear of having an incident while riding that kept me off the bike.

Ok -- just have to ask out of general curiosity -- if you haven't taken anything regularly for 59 years, why the screen name?

[oldbike54]

 The vertigo will more than likely be self limiting . I find that motorcycle riding doesn't bother me , but riding in a car on a curvy road W/O tilting my head causes the problem . Do the exercises.

 Dusty

[lorazepam]

Ok -- just have to ask out of general curiosity -- if you haven't taken anything regularly for 59 years, why the screen name?

It usually isn't taken on forums, and it is easy to remember.

[rodekyll]

Alrighty, then.   

[lorazepam]

Most folks have no clue what it means. I have been trolled by guys that thought I was female,"but it has pam in it"