help with changing rear tire with sidecar attatched?

Put a jack under the rear of the bike and change like you would normally. You have the sidecar to keep it upright.

Originally written by thekid on 4/26/2008 1:32 PM

Put a jack under the rear of the bike and change like you would normally. You have the sidecar to keep it upright.

Right, you can even use a car style floor jack now. Just let it pivot up on the front tire and sidecar tire.

The above solutions apply unless you have a free leaner sidecar.
If so the bike can be hoisted from above to get the clearance to remove the rear tire.

Lonnie

I use a floor jack and a sheet of 1/2" plywood. Lift the rear wheel up about 6" and go at it. The bike will balance on the front and sidecar wheels.

thanks to everyone who responded. I am new to a sidecar and need loads of help. Another question can I adjust the valves on a Valkyrie with the sidecar attached also?

thanks
rjwitch

Originally written by rjwitch on 4/27/2008 6:55 AM

thanks to everyone who responded. I am new to a sidecar and need loads of help. Another question can I adjust the valves on a Valkyrie with the sidecar attached also?

thanks
rjwitch

That depends on your mounting. I had no problem doing so on mine, but I like the car out away from the bike. I knew a guy with a Valkyrie Interstate that had the car pulled in close so he could easily fly the chair. He complained that he had to drop the car to adjust his.