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Post by sofiane on Sept 14, 2024 18:16:13 GMT -5
Hi Everyone, I went to Yamaha to change both tires for my Tmax. I have noticed that the front axle is kind of deep now. would it be safe to ride ? what do you guys think? ( I have marked the placement with some black and white just to see if it stays at the same place) Thanks!    |
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Post by snaker on Sept 14, 2024 21:19:24 GMT -5
So is the axle actually positioned differently now than before?
Or don't you recall?
I looked up one of the Tmax manuals linked at the left side of the page.
It showed 2 brake discs and a pretty common setup.
Can't do a whole lot wrong there without causing a dragging wheel or hung up brakes.
I did notice the tmax 530 (page 4-8) had one collar and the tmax 500 (page 4-18) had 2 collars.
The 2 collar setup are slightly different sizes.
If you have that, maybe the 2 collars were swapped?
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Post by aeroxbud on Sept 15, 2024 2:38:06 GMT -5
That looks too far in to me. Usually on bikes the axle is about level with the fork, or protruding a little.
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Post by 90GTVert on Sept 16, 2024 7:53:19 GMT -5
Pics from my 2011 500. Basically flush on both sides. I would think there’s a spacing issue or you got one of those mechanics that goes wild with a big impact gun. In either case, I’d think you’d have some binding. Put it on the center stand and have someone push down on the rear till the front comes off of the ground. Then you can spin the front wheel and see if it’s free or tight. Should be pretty free. I’ve always kept spacers where they should be and torqued to spec and it all works great.   |
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Post by 50m3one on Oct 16, 2024 19:21:17 GMT -5
Agreed. Too far in. Was it like that after a shop got their hands on it, or did that occur gradually over time?
Have you tried backing it out? I forget how big of a hex socket I had to get for that - 29mm? Ended up getting an Icon set from Harbor Freight that included the right size - wasn't bad, maybe $20 or $30 dollars?
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Post by 50m3one on Oct 16, 2024 19:23:00 GMT -5
Off Topic - What kind of Bridgestones are those?
I've been having a hard time finding tires in the right size anymore. Last set I got was Bridgestone SC2s, but I don't recall "Bridgestone" standing out like that on the side of the tire.
Pics from my 2011 500. Basically flush on both sides. I would think there’s a spacing issue or you got one of those mechanics that goes wild with a big impact gun. In either case, I’d think you’d have some binding. Put it on the center stand and have someone push down on the rear till the front comes off of the ground. Then you can spin the front wheel and see if it’s free or tight. Should be pretty free. I’ve always kept spacers where they should be and torqued to spec and it all works great. |
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Post by 90GTVert on Oct 16, 2024 23:16:31 GMT -5
Off Topic - What kind of Bridgestones are those? I've been having a hard time finding tires in the right size anymore. Last set I got was Bridgestone SC2s, but I don't recall "Bridgestone" standing out like that on the side of the tire.
Battlax Scooter SC2 Rain I used paint markers to do the lettering. They are normally black. |
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Post by 50m3one on Oct 17, 2024 8:58:26 GMT -5
Off Topic - What kind of Bridgestones are those? I've been having a hard time finding tires in the right size anymore. Last set I got was Bridgestone SC2s, but I don't recall "Bridgestone" standing out like that on the side of the tire.
Battlax Scooter SC2 Rain I used paint markers to do the lettering. They are normally black.
Ahhhh, that makes sense lol. Any luck finding anything other than SC2s or Michelins in the right size? I can't stomach the price for Michelin with changing tires every year. I loved the Pirellis - they had a much sportier profile and just begged to lean. Bridgestones have been decent so far - somewhere between the sportiness of the Pirelli and something a little more cruiser-like.
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