How Do You Change The Motorcycle Tire On A KLR 650?
Kawasaki’s KLR 650 provides enough power to outlast most smaller dual-sport motorcycles. With the unique set of environments that the KLR 650 is exposed to, a suitable tire must be able to cope with the speeds traveled on paved roads while providing enough grip on dirt and gravel. The end result of riding on either surface is reduced tire life caused by wear. Remove the cotter pin from the rear axle. Use pliers to straighten the pin’s legs and pull the pin out of the axle. Loosen the rear axle nut using a breaker bar; do not remove the nut at this time. Loosen the pair of nuts on both chain adjusters with a wrench. Raise the rear of the motorcycle off the ground using a motorcycle stand. Push the rear wheel forward to loosen the chain. Pull the chain off of the rear sprocket. Remove the rear axle nut completely. Tap the axle out of the swing arm using a rubber mallet. Lower the wheel to the ground and pull out the spacers and washers from both sides of the wheel. Loosen and remove the
