I didn't mention on yesterday's post that trying to get a 200 series tire off by your yourself is almost impossible. Trying to coordinate getting the brake caliper off at the same time takes some talent which I did not posses. Fortunately, my neighbor down the street wanted a beer!
I did get everything back on myself and found it was only possible by removing the brake caliper from the bracket that sits on the frame. Hindsight says you should remove it also to get the tire off. It took about 2 hours to get the tire off, and about 1.5 hours to get it back on. I was not working at light speed either to prevent nicks and scratches. I would also say the removal was slowed with unfamiliarity, no manual, and hesitance on driving the axle out by using a rubber mallet.
The license plate bracket is made by Cycle Visions. It comes with a shortened spacer as part of the bracket is used for the other piece section of spacer. Hence you have to remove the axle. The well on the left side of the rim is fairly deep so the stock left spacer doesn't just fall out. You will either have to remove the tire or remove the right side spacers and drive belt to move the tire enough to get the left spacer out.
Putting it back on is just the reverse of taking it off. Through experience, I found you must leave the belt off and right side spacers out in order to get the new spacer a plate bracket in place. All in all it was not that difficult and could save some $$ if you do it yourself. Oh, and as far as the belt I did measure how far the axle was set into the frame slot before moving the adjustment bolts. I do not own a belt tension meter although I may buy one in the future.
Looks great, just what I was looking for. Good choice Kurt!
Now if I could just get the fender back!
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