Re: [ST] I vote to keep the SSSA

["Jez" <jmjm@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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From: Tom Emberson <ate_st@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: 25 September 2002 19:13
Subject: RE: [ST] I vote to keep the SSSA


>
>>> Agreed that the RS can be a PIA to replace the rear wheel -
>>> though strapping a tie down around the top of the wheel and
>>> around the seat to hold the wheel at the right height makes
>>> things a whole lot easier when it comes to lining up the brake
>>> calliper and right hand seal bush.
>>
>> Jez - Just sit behind the bike and prop the wheel up with your
>> feet. I'm sure replacing the wheel on the ST is easier but I've
>> not found it at all difficult on the RS.
>

>Way agree, after the first time or two I could remove or replace
>the rear rim on the 9r in about the same time it take to
>loosen/move the luggage rack or replace. Just sit on milk crate,
>put on some old shoes and hold the tire in place with your feet.
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Thanks for that - I'll try it next time. Maybe the difficulty I've had has
been from
when I didn't have a paddock stand, and used the side stand & a trolley
jack under the frame, kicking the bike over @ 20deg or so
Jez



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