SUZUKI INTRUDER 1500 LC REMOVAL & INSTALLATION OF BOTH WHEELS
The following is the experience I gained in removing my wheels to have new tires fitted on Jan/Feb 2004, I must point out, that I will not be resposible for any accidents to any person/persons, or damage to equipment or property by using my suggestions. Note : The Intruder 1500 LC is a very heavy motorcycle, & all precautions must be taken to do this job safely, by using proper load tested restrainers, proper lifting equipment & the proper tools. A lot of my success was gained by Wes’s guide at :- http://www.intruder1500.com/reartire.shtml
I used my motorcycle bike lift to take the total weight of the bike to a height approx. 22″ from the tip of the fender to the floor, this height may need to be increased later depending on the size of the tires on the wheels to be installed. I then removed the windshield in order to provide access to the triple tree area for installation of the two front safety straps to my storage shed roof trusses, which have been reinforced to take the weight, just in case things go wrong.
I had a total of (7) adjustable load tested nylon straps securing the bike while lifting it to this height, (4) straps were used to hold bike from the roof truss of my storage shed, (2) were secured near the triple tree area to take the weight of the front end, just in case something terrible should occur, these straps will have to be tightened as bike is jacked up.
The other (2) straps secured on the frame tube section below the driver seat (Driver Seat has to be removed for this) these straps will also have to be tightened as the bike is being jacked up.
I used (2) more straps to secure the handlebars from swinging during the lifting, caution: as these are attached to to base of the bike lift, they have to be constantly slackened off until the working height is achieved, otherwise damage to the handlebars can occur. Another strap was put across the frame & secured also to the bike lift caution : this also requires slackening during lifting until desired working height is achieved, this strap will reduce the probability of the bike sliding left or right or tipping during work on the bike.
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