Rear Wheel Removal ...Best Way?
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Rear Wheel Removal ...Best Way?
Need a new rear tire. So I decided to do my own wheel removal and take it in to get a new tire put on and save $70. So what's the best way to do it? It's a 2009 RKC. I have the manual and read that. I don't have the special 36mm axle adaptor wrench but if I have to have it I'll get one. I just think somebody out there figured a better way.
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The adapter is nice because you can use a torque wrench without removing the exhaust. I know some guys use a box end or crescent wrench.
I do loosen the rear of the left side pipe and move it enough to get the axle out.
Never touched any bolts on the shocks.
BTW it is also a good time to replace brake pads. Check your bearings and don't forget to anti-sieze the axle.
I do loosen the rear of the left side pipe and move it enough to get the axle out.
Never touched any bolts on the shocks.
BTW it is also a good time to replace brake pads. Check your bearings and don't forget to anti-sieze the axle.
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Yeah man it's not hard at all you just got to clear everything out of the way of the axle nut. I bought a socket for mine so I could get the torque on it. On the left side I just held it with a crescent wrench. Don't know about the shock bolt I never loosened mine. When ya put it back on you can either lower bike down and line axle up or put the tire on a small floor jack and jack the tire up to line it up,I've done it both ways,make sure to use anti seize on axle and like someone said its a good time to change brake pads. On my sg you need to mark the cam so you can put it back where the belt deflection was or get the tool to check your belt.
Last edited by fat daddy; 10-29-2012 at 02:54 PM.
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