Groller or rear wheel stand?

Haven't had to remove the rear wheel before. What I've loved about riding is all the opportunities to learn basic mechanical skills....

After refurbishing the front brake plate and replacing the springs and shoes I was confident that the rears would not pose a problem....

The rear wheel rim is a WM2 and it was not holding air so I knew I would have to replace the inner tube, also the rim lock bolt looked to be in terrible condition....

Once the bearing security cover has been removed the spindle can be tapped out using a hammer and drift, this also removes the bearing on the other side. The speedo drive can them be gently tapped off...

The rear wheel rim is a WM2 and it was not holding air so I knew I would have to replace the inner tube, also the rim lock bolt looked to be in terrible condition....

Once the bearing security cover has been removed the spindle can be tapped out using a hammer and drift, this also removes the bearing on the other side. The speedo drive can them be gently tapped off...

Once the bearing is below part of the thread the locking cover was used to force the bearing down into place. On the other side the spacer and speedo drive where fitted back in place....

The sprocket is held on with 8 bolts and was very easy to remove I have ordered new bolts and spring washers from Greystone Enterprises for when the sprocket is ready to be replaced. This Sprocket is...

During a ‘street only’ shakedown run of the freshly installed (used) rear tire, two dualsport bikes pull out of a random driveway, so I followed them for a while to see if they might be heading to som...

Have the new rear tire, sprocket, wheel bearings, brake rotor, and bleed and flushed the rear brake system today. May get the front suspension done today too. It’s mighty cold in the garage today! The...

As I said, intro, I did not keep the original spoke wheels but put the Z400 model spoked wheels. The rear wheel that I bought secondhand really was tarnished and pitted by rust....

I tighten my chain every two weeks and every time do see that my axel is misaligned. Is this to to aggressive acceleration and wheelies or is it an issue of the bike? (use an impact drill to tighten t...

We continue working on the Sandy project. For those who don't know yet - it is dedicated to building a unique scrumbler based on Yamaha YBR 125 motorcycle. Many people will say that it is strange, com...

Finished the rear wheel and brake.  I had forgotten that my rear wheel is not original.  Some time in the mid 70s I noticed my rear sprocket was worn, so I decided to replace it. ...

Drive chain following chain adjustment for slack (50-60mm) when on centre stand. Rear wheel axle nut tightened to 95 to 105 ft-lbs. The laser alignment tool I got from Bikesmart for £66.90 inc vat and...

I just got my new tire mounted and balanced and ended up cleaning the chain too. I didn't notice till after cleaned the rim that two wheel weights had fallen off and I can't find any residue to figure...

  Wheels are back - Yay!   They are just as I hoped they would turn out - well pleased. Front wheel is a KTM hub on a 19 x 1.85 rim with a 110/80 B19 TKC80 Conti Twinduro Tubeless tyre....