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Message started by CodyT on 04/19/16 at 08:00:47

Title: Looking for Guide for Removing Rear Tire Assembly
Post by CodyT on 04/19/16 at 08:00:47

Looking to change out my reat tire/ assembly this weekend and have be looking all over for a guide to do this with no luck. There are plenty of rear removals for Harleys and Sport Bikes. Is this much different or is there any other bikes that have similar setup that may assist me with this project. Any help will be much appreciated.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Looking for Guide for Removing Rear Tire Assem
Post by DesertRat on 04/19/16 at 08:25:03

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_q2zowjU9U

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Title: Re: Looking for Guide for Removing Rear Tire Assem
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/19/16 at 10:22:33

I just walked off in it. Wasn't that hard. My license plate stayed on. Air stayed in. Just relaxed the adjusters, didn't hafta remove the bolt completely,
Pay attention to the adjusters, you can get them in upside down.
Gotta get the tab on the brake assembly in the slot on the bike.
The closer to the floor you can leave the bottom of the tire the easier it will be. If you have a spare arm poking out of your chest, it would be handy. No pun intended.
Pay attention to the bushings on the axle. One is longer.
The first time, its a bear. Gets easier after a few times. Never exactly gets fun, like pulling the tank. Even once you've done enough to know exactly what to do, it's a hassle.

Having the bike high enough to be able to poke a pry bar under the tire and move it up and down a bit while you mess with lining up the axle helps.

Title: Re: Looking for Guide for Removing Rear Tire Assem
Post by Matt_greatlakesstate on 04/19/16 at 16:20:11

1 jack up the bike (quite a bit to clear license plate)
2 take off front pulley and belt guard's
3 disconnect rear brake cable at the drum
4 loosen axle nut
5 loosen tensioners
6 get the wheel forward enough to pull the belt off to the outside of the pulley
7 pull the axle and washers
8 carefully yank the entire wheel out from under the fender and your pulley should be free
9 have a beer ;)

Title: Re: Looking for Guide for Removing Rear Tire Assem
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/19/16 at 16:24:04

No, leave that front pulley alone. That's just added trouble and asking for more.

Title: Re: Looking for Guide for Removing Rear Tire Assem
Post by Matt_greatlakesstate on 04/19/16 at 16:57:27

Dont you have to remove the front pulley cover to get at a belt guard fastener? I meant the rear pulley should be free from the rear wheel.

Title: Re: Looking for Guide for Removing Rear Tire Assem
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/19/16 at 22:44:09

I never pulled the guard off. Or license plate. Or deflated the tire. Just disconnected the brake cable, loosen up adjusters, get the nut loose, rear tire off the ground, nut off, axle out, start gaining wiggle room, the brake assembly can be removed and replaced by a surprisingly small amount of wheel movement.

Title: Re: Looking for Guide for Removing Rear Tire Assem
Post by Gary_in_NJ on 04/20/16 at 12:35:02

0C202B361B4F0 wrote:
Is this much different or is there any other bikes that have similar setup that may assist me with this project. Any help will be much appreciated.

It's just like every other bike on the planet with a rear drum brake. It's fairly straight forward, but pay attention to the orientation and order of the parts as you remove them. Reassembly is just the opposite order of disassembly.