Removing the front tire on an 05

[trepetti]

I am going to remove the wheel to get a new tire mounted. I have the service manual and it looks to be simple enough. I will be doing the work on the center stand ( with something under the headers of course ). What I would like to know is do I have to remove the front fender or can I drop the wheel low enough (with the bike on the stand) to clear the fender.

Thanks

 

[outasight20]

You don't have to remove anything. Just squeeze the calipers with your hand on both sides before you start to give you some extra clearance when re-installing. Loosen the pinch bolt, then the axle. Remove the axle while pushing up on the front wheel (to take weight off it). The wheel should come right out.

 

[yaminator]

And here's a (perhaps dumb) question--is it worth it/necessary to take off the rotors before taking the wheel in for a new tire, to avoid warping/mishandling?

 

[Erci]

And here's a (perhaps dumb) question--is it worth it/necessary to take off the rotors before taking the wheel in for a new tire, to avoid warping/mishandling?

Nope, no need. Undo the bolts holding brake calipers in place and suspend calipers using whatever you like. This way there no chance of damaging rotors. and it's only 4 extra bolts total.