GENTLEMEN, ANY IDEAS ON HOW TO REMOVE THE FRONT TIRE AND THEN THE TIRE FROM THE RIM.THANKS.

 

Couple of screwdrivers.

 

try breaking the bead with a shop vice then get your screwdrivers out.

 

10mm 12 pt. to remove the caliper bolts\\; 3/8" 6pt to loosen axle pinch bolts\\; 3/4" 6pt to remove axles nut.&nbsp\\; Pay attention to the spacers since they are specific right and left\\; at least they are on my '04 EG.
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There are torque values for all the above when you reinstall.
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The Service Manual has an excellent step-by-step procedure in it, along with the torque values.&nbsp\\; It doesn't, however, provide the tool info above.
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Good luck with your project.
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P.S.&nbsp\\; All caps is the forum equivalent of screaming/shouting.

 

Google is your friend: http://www.clarity.net/~adam/tire-changing-doc.html

 

Just had a thread on this the other day. jpcycles.com has a bead breaker for $40 and nylon rim protectors for $6. Then a couple of tire spoons and your on your way. Dyno bead offers balance beads that are installed through the valve stem. One once per tire does a nice balance job. Dyno beads are a little hard to find but dynobead.com will turn up a local dealer.
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By the way. You don't have to remove the brake caliper or pads if you let the air out of the tire, that gives you enough room to slip the tire out.
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