Thinking I might save myself some trouble and spend a few bucks and have my new rims drop shipped to my indy, ride the bike over there, and let them swap everything out. It's time for a state inspection (past time actually) and almost time for 10k service anyway.

I think the bottle jack on my bike lift is shot anyway.

 

What is the significance of the v-notch on the front and rear bearings? The instructions I used for removing the rear wheel mentioned the v-notch, but I couldn't see it until I took it off (not sure what direction it was facing). The instructions for the front wheel didn't mention it at all, so I didn't know there was one until I noticed it while cleaning the bearing. I want to make sure I know this information before I attempt to reassemble. This is my first time doing this. I have a 2004 Dyna Low Rider (FXDLI).

EDIT: Terminology change. I mean spacer, not bearing.

 

I have a steel bar that is is around .005 smaller than the axle is. I use it it install the wheel and then push the axle itself through pushing the rod out at the same time. Grease the axle before installing. It works great. Least wise it does for me.

 

I also had to take the fender off to get the wheel off on my '01 SG. Taking the caliper off and moving it out of the way is much easier and quicker than messing around trying to get the wheel back on with the caliper in place, and like was posted earlier, minimizes the risk of damaging the pads or rotor. The axle came out and back in easy with a few taps with a rubber hammer.

It is important that you make sure that the chamfered end of the spacers goes toward the bearings so as to not damage your bearings. Also, taking a photo of the wheel spacer installation before taking it apart will help you make sure that you put it all back together correctly.