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Downtown 300 / Re: tire replacement time
« on: March 17, 2016, 03:43:06 PM »
Quote from: CROSSBOLT on March 14, 2016, 03:03:46 AM
Someone on here mentioned removing the muffler. Tried that last tire time and it works great! That side plate was a bear the first time: had to use two puller legs like pry bars and it eased off nicely. Got it off the second time with fingers. Have Metzlers front and rear and am happy.

Karl

Hey Karl, I'm assuming when you say side plate you are referring to the piece of black frame in front of the brake disc.

I cannot get it to budge at all! I've tried levering it off with spanners between it and the inside of the brake disc. I've tried the rubber hammer but can't get a good angle to strike it from behind in the direction it needs to go to come off.

I've enlisted some help to see if two people trying to lever it off might work! I can't understand where the resistance is coming from, I thought the muffler would be the hardest part of the job, especially when videos of rear tyre removal just show the piece of frame simply sliding off with minimal effort!

I'm going to try and persist with it for another hour or so before I consider putting it all back together and bringing to mechanic.

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Downtown 300 / Re: tire replacement time
« on: March 14, 2016, 08:53:16 AM »
Thanks for all for the responses, very much appreciated!

I've removed all the bolts facing out and have followed Cyclepedia manual in doing so, so I guess it should loosen up with a few taps of the rubber hammer.

I was just wondering if there was something else at the back that I was missing:
Quote from: moparkid
Now remove the front 2 bolts and then the nut from the back and pull off fork.

Got the 24mm wheelnut off relatively pain free and then the last 2 bolts on the very right hand side of the fork, as per picture.
Not sure what the nut from the back relates to though...

Having said that, I should find out fairly quickly whether the hammer will loosen it up!

I also removed the muffler to gain access. I ended up having to hacksaw off the exhaust clamp but it required replacing anyway and a lot more straight-forward than the alternative!

On the subject of tyres, I've replaced the Diablo with another purely to match the Diablo on the front. I've been happy with them so far so found no reason to change.

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Downtown 300 / Re: tire replacement time
« on: March 13, 2016, 03:06:59 PM »
Got stuck into getting to the rear wheel today to get the tyre replaced.

I'm down to the rear fork which I think should just slide off to give me access to the wheel.
I have all the bolts removed, including the 24mm wheel nut.

The fork is still stuck fast at the point of the axle.
I've tried to lever the fork off but it's on pretty tight!

Just wondering if I'm missing something or is it just a case of persisting with it to try and encourage it off?!

Thanks!

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Downtown 300 / Exhaust clamp size
« on: March 11, 2016, 07:36:31 PM »
I need to remove exhaust to replace rear tyre and brake pads.

The downpipe clamp is completely rusted (I've yet to remove it as my attempts so far have only served to round the bolt head!).

What size clamp do I need to order so I can replace this? Once I get it off, there's no point refitting the rusted one.

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Downtown 300 / Re: 12v power outlet fuse
« on: March 05, 2016, 06:41:57 PM »
Thanks a million for your reply, that worked a treat!
I have the fuse out now.

I was thinking of replacing with 3amp, as per advice on a previous topic on this forum.

I just need to charge phone/GPS off it. It worked fine for phone but I managed to blow it using a small 12v powered air compressor.

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Downtown 300 / 12v power outlet fuse
« on: March 05, 2016, 06:23:52 PM »
I blew the fuse in the 12v power outlet so have taken off the front to change it.

I am faced with the following (see photo).
How do I go about changing the fuse - to be clear I have no idea how to proceed!

I think the fuse may be in the black piece connecting to the red wire but not sure how to dismantle to reveal the blown fuse.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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Downtown 300 / Re: Fuel gauge flashing / fuel light on dashboard
« on: June 23, 2014, 12:23:27 PM »
Thanks for the reply, very useful info!

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Downtown 300 / Fuel gauge flashing / fuel light on dashboard
« on: June 23, 2014, 10:56:06 AM »
Recently picked up a DT 300i and I have a quick question on the fuel gauge.

Once it reaches the last bar, it starts to flash. Does this indicate that fuel is required immediately or does anyone know the approx. remaining fuel in the tank once the gauge starts to flash?

Also, I've noticed a fuel symbol on the dashboard. What purpose does this light serve?
Does this activate when the tank is close to empty whereas the above flashing only serves as an early reminder to plan for a gas stop ahead?

Appreciate any help you can offer on this!

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