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Jack Klarich
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Here's a guide to removing a rear wheel to replace a tire that would be on a bagger and some other models. The newer models (07 up) have a cam type rear axle adjuster that would differ in setup/adjustment after the wheel is replaced.
A service manual should be on hand for any additional information on removing a wheel as well as the torque values for the various bolts.
Put the bike on a lift but only lift it enough to steady it.
Loosen the adjusters about 3-4 full turns evenly on both sides so the alignment stays fairly straight.
Remove the right muffler so you can get the axle out or disconnect the shocks so the swing arm drops down to remove the axle.
Remove the cotter pin in the castellated nut, break the nut loose and remove it.
Slide the axle out now. Sometimes it takes a bit of coaxing, don't damage the threads. Once the axle is out, jack the lift up a bit and guide the wheel out after removing the belt off the rear pulley.
After the tire is replaced, reverse this procedure and carefully guide the wheel between the brake pads, it's a fairly close fit here so try to get the tire as straight as possible. You may have to pry the pads apart a bit here.
Hang the belt over the pulley and guide the wheel up and into place by lowering the lift very slowly to align the swing arm adjusters with the wheel so the axle can be slid through. It's easier with two people here.
Slide the axle back in after applying some never seize to it and replace the nut and torque it down after you readjust the belt tensioners the same amount that you loosened them up in the beginning. Check the tension out with a gauge now before locking things up.
Install new cotter key and reinstall the muffler/shock bolts depending on which one you removed.
A service manual should be on hand for any additional information on removing a wheel as well as the torque values for the various bolts.
Put the bike on a lift but only lift it enough to steady it.
Loosen the adjusters about 3-4 full turns evenly on both sides so the alignment stays fairly straight.
Remove the right muffler so you can get the axle out or disconnect the shocks so the swing arm drops down to remove the axle.
Remove the cotter pin in the castellated nut, break the nut loose and remove it.
Slide the axle out now. Sometimes it takes a bit of coaxing, don't damage the threads. Once the axle is out, jack the lift up a bit and guide the wheel out after removing the belt off the rear pulley.
After the tire is replaced, reverse this procedure and carefully guide the wheel between the brake pads, it's a fairly close fit here so try to get the tire as straight as possible. You may have to pry the pads apart a bit here.
Hang the belt over the pulley and guide the wheel up and into place by lowering the lift very slowly to align the swing arm adjusters with the wheel so the axle can be slid through. It's easier with two people here.
Slide the axle back in after applying some never seize to it and replace the nut and torque it down after you readjust the belt tensioners the same amount that you loosened them up in the beginning. Check the tension out with a gauge now before locking things up.
Install new cotter key and reinstall the muffler/shock bolts depending on which one you removed.