I have a 2004 Suzuki Volusia 800, and I recently bought some tires online and now the last thing I need to do is get them on and I am good to roll. However when I jacked my bike up, and got a good look at the wheels, I realized I have absolutely no idea how to get them off. I am a do it yourselfer and I would like to know, however I am just having a hard time finding the information needed. Thanks for all your help!
It can be done but badly. it has to be balanced or the bike hops, skips and jumps and wears out the tires faster. Mounting and balance at the bike shop is THE way to go. I have never seen bike tires done at a car tire shop.
Usually there's an axle with a nut on one end. You undo the nut, then pull on the other end of the axle and the wheel comes loose. It might be tricky getting it out. I find it works best if I lay the bike on it's side (on a piece of plywood). Be careful of the disk brakes. My rear tire is too fat to get past the swing arm unless I let out all the air. It's easier the second time. I usually do only one wheel at a time so I can leave the bike on its center stand.
You really ought to get yourself a service manual. And I don't mean a Clymer or one of those other aftermarket manuals. Then, as a do-it-yourselfer, you'll have all the info you need to do it yourself. Whether you have the tools and equipment is another story.
