Thanks Matt. I considered the fender bag route, but I have a little room left in my Pelican so I will add 3 irons plus the 27/17 plus something to do the 22mm side (either a 22mm open end or an 8" crescent).

 

Dear Sirs,

I want to learn how to fix flat tires while I am in the mountains. I was reading the service manual but I got curious about this sentence:

Replace the rear axle nut with a new one.

In the chapter: 10-10 WHEELS/TIRES
Wheels (Rims)

For me it does not make sense to change the nut each time I take the wheel out for flat tire fixing.

Any thoughts?.

How long do you change this rear axle nut?.

Thanks a lot.

 

At least we can't say you didn't search first.

 

The nut should last forever, the cotter pin should be replaced though.

 

Neduro's Tire Changing Class - ADVrider

read it

 

^Yup.
I'm a graduate of Neduro's class.
All you need to know.
Lot's of good videos on YouTube too.

 

^ I'm still a student, but a willing one. Slipped new tires on along with tubliss system last fall. Between videos and Neduro's class, they went much easier than earlier attempts.

 

Thank you Guys, that Neduro's guide is awesome, the service manual does not have such kind of details.

I will try next weekend to dismount my wheels and to take out the inner tube to get familiar with the procedure.

I will search for cotter pins to have in my tool box as spare parts.

 

Best advice, if it's hard to do, you're doing it "wrong"(as in the hard way, it'll work but could cause damage to the rim, tire, or tube).
It can be hard to get the very last bit but the rest should be fairly un-strenuous.
A "bead buddy" or similar is very helpful. As is a "valve snake" for the beginner.
Also put enough air into the tube that it just folds over your finger, mostly holding it's shape, it helps prevent pinch flats during the mounting process.

 

The Klx uses a locking nut. Axle is drilled but it only stops you from losing the nut. Just torque it to 81ftlbs and your good. I have had mine off a ton of times and has never been a issue.