07 SG Rear Tire Change
#11
05-22-2012 | 08:13 PM
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If you've been through every inch of the bike including building the motor than removing the rear tire should be a breeze for you. I placed a mark on the belt tension cam and swing arm prior to pulling the tire. I did not remove the muffler but did disconnect the shocks so I could let the swing arm fall down past the mufflers to loosen the axle nut. besides that it is pretty self explanatory just take your time.
#13
05-23-2012 | 09:05 AM
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From: General Sherman's Christmas Location 1864
I also do my own..
Mufflers off, if you're going to take one you my as well take both..
More access the better
Make sure you keep the whell spacers Left and right.. They are close to the same size and easily confused..
The belt tension plastic guard has lines for play reference.
I just tighten the wheel and make sure I have some motion on the belt up and down approx 3/8 to 1/2" .
never had a problem. I beleive the manual aslo has that type of inspection in it.
make sure you grease the axle and check the bearings.
I installed the IDS and have to deal with 3 spacers..
it's a juggling act putting it back on with the rear brake,, I had to let the air out to get it by the brake or try to align it while holding the whell up.
letting the air air it will slide by the caliper with a little nudge
Mufflers off, if you're going to take one you my as well take both..
More access the better
Make sure you keep the whell spacers Left and right.. They are close to the same size and easily confused..
The belt tension plastic guard has lines for play reference.
I just tighten the wheel and make sure I have some motion on the belt up and down approx 3/8 to 1/2" .
never had a problem. I beleive the manual aslo has that type of inspection in it.
make sure you grease the axle and check the bearings.
I installed the IDS and have to deal with 3 spacers..
it's a juggling act putting it back on with the rear brake,, I had to let the air out to get it by the brake or try to align it while holding the whell up.
letting the air air it will slide by the caliper with a little nudge
Last edited by katobird; 05-23-2012 at 10:51 AM.
#14
05-23-2012 | 09:34 AM
Pulling either wheel is a 2 on a 1-10 scale. Basic maintenance every Harley owner should be able to do. Setting belt tension is best done with the proper tool, or you can grab the belt and give it a twist. You should be able to twist it approx 45 degrees. Check it before you disassemble so you can get the proper feel for how it should be.
#15
05-23-2012 | 03:10 PM
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From: Austin Tx
#16
05-23-2012 | 04:03 PM
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You've got the manual, so just make a start! For your first time you can try getting the wheel out by disturbing or removing as little as possible, as a learning curve. Next time you will know exactly what to do and what you can get away with!
Personally I don't bother marking anything, as realigning the rear wheel is easy after a while. The belt tension tool is well worth getting, although it helps to be cross-eyed while using it!
If you get stuck we're here.....
Personally I don't bother marking anything, as realigning the rear wheel is easy after a while. The belt tension tool is well worth getting, although it helps to be cross-eyed while using it!
If you get stuck we're here.....
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