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-====== REF: Shop Notes, Tips, and Tools - Sub-03L ======
+====== REF: Tools - 112 ======
+====== Axle ======
+The hex wrench size for 89-03 to remove the axle is 3/4" for the axle bolt and castle nut. \\
+{{:techtalk:ref:tools:98_1200s_axle_wrench_sizes_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) \\
+====== Portable Tire Changer Mods ======
+  * Got a portable tire changer that is flimsy and awkward to use and scratching your rim? Give it an upgrade with this modification designed by flskevin.
+  * Basically your going to add 2 Posi-Clamp® Spools from NoMar ((https://www.nomartirechanger.com/Posi_Clamp_Spools_Tall_p/rp-spools-tall-old.htm)) on a home made riser block (this one is made with aluminum on bottom & steel on top) that is then bolted to each leg slider of the tire changer. It doesn't have to be two pieces but it just needs to be strong enough to hold the wheel assembly safely and tall enough to clear the bottom with your disc and sprocket installed. Measure between (center side of each) the inside 'v' of the spools and the inside edge of the original back plate on the leg slider (in this case, 1/2"). Since the spools change the dimension from the original back plate to center of the machine, drill a new hole in each leg slider (1/2") toward the center to set the leg sliders back to center of the machine. Cut some pieces of an old inner tube, take apart the beam connections and install the inner tubes between the connections to tighten up the joints when beams are re-installed. Then install a smaller diameter center tube (from any hardware store) so it won't bind up in the bearings.
+  * YouTube video of the mods in action: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62WApQLAb5E]]
+|{{techtalk:ref:tools:0-_adding_angle_brackets_by_flskevin.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{techtalk:ref:tools:0-_assembling_block_base_by_flskevin.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{techtalk:ref:tools:0-_spools_installed_on_blocks_by_flskevin.jpg?direct&200|}}|
+|Install angle brackets on all three wheel blocks((photos by flskevin of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1982871&highlight=tire+changer))|Assemble riser blocks on each leg((photos by flskevin of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1982871&highlight=tire+changer))|Install spools on top of the blocks((photos by flskevin of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1982871&highlight=tire+changer))|
+|{{techtalk:ref:tools:0-_wheel_locked_in_spool_by_flskevin.jpg?direct&250|}}|{{techtalk:ref:tools:0-_center_bar_changed_out_by_flskevin.jpg?direct&300|}}|
+|Wheel slips into grooves in spools((photos by flskevin of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1982871&highlight=tire+changer))|Install smaller dia. center bar in machine for Harley rims. Cut inner tube sleeves. Install between all beam mounting points to tighten up machine.((photos by flskevin of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1982871&highlight=tire+changer))||
+====== No-Mar Tire Changer ======
+====== Bead Breaker ======
+|  2x4 bead breaker ((photo by Bob F of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1974611))  |
+|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:tire_bead_breaker_by_bob_f.jpg?direct&300|}}|
+\\
+Here is another idea using a bottle jack under a truck frame and only takes a few minutes. ((tigercreek of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1627574&highlight=swingarm+races)) \\
+Lay the tire under the frame of your vehicle. (Use a board or ground). \\
+Place the bottle jack on the tire just off the edge of the rim (don't let it touch the rim on either side). \\
+Align the top of the bottle jack with vehicle frame. Start pumping - break bead - flip over and do the other side.
+|  Bottle jack bead breaker ((photos by tigercreek of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1627574&highlight=swingarm+races))  |||
+|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:tire_bead_breaker_1_by_tigercreek.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:tire_bead_breaker_2_by_tigercreek.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:tire_bead_breaker_3_by_tigercreek.jpg?direct&300|}}|

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