2011 FLHTK Rear Tire Change
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2011 FLHTK Rear Tire Change
Hi Guys,
I am debating pulling the rear tire off my 2011 ultra limited to have a new tire mounted, I have done this by myself on a motorcycle jack for the front tire without issue, but for the rear I would like some insight.
Most videos I see of people removing the rear tire on a jack are bikes without a fearing or lowers, seems like the ones doing a full dresser are doing it on a table. Is it safe to do this on a jack with a full dresser with the ABS system to deal with, or is it to sketchy. I am kinda worried if the bike will balance out ok on the jack with the rear wheel removed .
Any advice appreciated, the local dealership currently wants $800 ish to replace the tire and bearings, which is a little much for me right now.
Many Thanks.
I am debating pulling the rear tire off my 2011 ultra limited to have a new tire mounted, I have done this by myself on a motorcycle jack for the front tire without issue, but for the rear I would like some insight.
Most videos I see of people removing the rear tire on a jack are bikes without a fearing or lowers, seems like the ones doing a full dresser are doing it on a table. Is it safe to do this on a jack with a full dresser with the ABS system to deal with, or is it to sketchy. I am kinda worried if the bike will balance out ok on the jack with the rear wheel removed .
Any advice appreciated, the local dealership currently wants $800 ish to replace the tire and bearings, which is a little much for me right now.
Many Thanks.
I've done this with my Street Glide for years.
In fact, with my J&S Jack I haven't even had to strap it down.
Pulled both front and rear wheels, plus the front forks with no worries.
Throw a strap over it just to be safe.
In fact, with my J&S Jack I haven't even had to strap it down.
Pulled both front and rear wheels, plus the front forks with no worries.
Throw a strap over it just to be safe.
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If you are worried about it tilting forward, what I do (I am a belt and suspenders guy) is break the axle's nut loose while bike is on the ground, raise it a little to get the bike balanced on the stand, strap the bike to the lift, and then raise it to your working height. Turn the front to full lock on either side, and then put some blocks or something under the front tire. I usually raise it just enough above a locking position on the jack, put the blocks in place, and then lower it to the locking spot to put just a little bit of weight on the blocks. That way if you misjudged the COG, the bike will not want to tilt forward since the front is braced.
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Some local shops will mount for free if you buy the tire from them. Still same price as off of the internet for the same tire.
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The problem is it is for a HD tire, they said they would not get an American Elite which is what I want because I just put an American Elite on the front last year and I want to keep them the same. So I will go ahead and pull the tire and take it to an indy dealer.
Many Thanks
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{But I did it one time with an aftermarket kick stand, and it broke. That was no fun.}
Last edited by Short Shift; Jun 5, 2026 at 05:30 AM.
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They will sometimes mount for free on a loose wheel. They wont remove, mount and reinstall for free.
