Slow Rehab

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Hello,

I'm new to the ST (purchased in June). I've done a ton of maintenance so far, but have never removed the rear wheel on a motorcycle before. I just got my new tires delivered and need to remove the wheels to deliver to the local shop for installation.

I have the shop manual, and it looks straight forward. I also have the moly paste too. So when I pull the rear wheel, what other components should be evaluated or examined besides the wheel bearings and splines?

 

[Mellow]

Those are the main 2 things but while the wheels are off it won't hurt to clean the brakes, this is for the rear but the fronts are somewhat similar:

Article [13] - ST1300 - Rear Brake Piston Cleaning | ST1300 Articles

I was putting a tire on the bike and decided to do an article on how I clean the rear brake whenever I do a tire change. If anyone has more info to add, please post and I'll adjust this article. Okay, let's get to it. This article assumes you've already removed the rear wheel Remove the...

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[oilspot]

Those are the main 2 things but while the wheels are off it won't hurt to clean the brakes, this is for the rear but the fronts are somewhat similar:

Article [13] - ST1300 - Rear Brake Piston Cleaning | ST1300 Articles

I was putting a tire on the bike and decided to do an article on how I clean the rear brake whenever I do a tire change. If anyone has more info to add, please post and I'll adjust this article. Okay, let's get to it. This article assumes you've already removed the rear wheel Remove the...

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Thanks Mellow! Looks like a good Idea. I have a feeling I'll need new pads for the next tire change, but cleaning the pistons makes sense.