Cant get rear wheel back on

[CvSisinthehouse]

Thank you Jvheli, I have done that, it helps some.

 

[Navigator]

Mine gave me fits the first time. I removed the rear wheel, had the new tire mounted, and when I went to replace it, thought sure it must be a different bike. Patience and reviewing the pics I took as I removed it resulted in success. Getting the brake caliper on was a real challenge. 12k miles later when I did it again, all went very smoothly. It really helps to have a second set of hands.

 

[TURBO200R4]

u might give a try with out the axle bolt. if the wheel and spacers go in then try the bolt.
also have it high enough to use a 2x4 under it to move the wheel up and down hth

 

[Paul Bryant]

Also, once you have the darn thing in, the order of tightening is that you tighten the axel nut first then tighten the four acorn nuts on the diff.
This then ensures that all is aligned correctly.

 

[TURBO200R4]

Also, once you have the darn thing in, the order of tightening is that you tighten the axel nut first then tighten the four acorn nuts on the diff.
This then ensures that all is aligned correctly.

I do not agree
for example if the wheel is not aligned properly and the tire is against the swing arm then if u tighten the axle nut then diff u will bend the 4 tabs on the diff or tube.
u should have the axle in there to line it up and then tighten up the diff nuts then tighten the axle nut.

 

[warp9.9]

@CvSisinthehouse
Ok been thinking on this a bit; couple of days now. And I just can not believe that even with the axle in backwards, why the rest if the wheel assembly which fits between the frame spread was installed correctly. If this is correct I cannot see how you bent or compressed the swing frame and bevel box inwards. Now considering the axle was installed backwards I went out and looked at my 07 and if the Roadster didn't change dimensionally then installing the axle either way would not matter as the counterbore in the bevel box is large enough for the washer face of the nut to seat flat in the bevel box counterbore. In looking at mine I would use an axle without a head and a nut on both sides. Now if the Roadster box changed and the nut would not fit in the bevel box counterbore I'd be wondering if you bent the axle (since it is hollow) when you applied the proper torque. How does the axle fit through the wheel when it's not on the bike? Any drag or problems going through the bearings and the spacer inside?

 

[TheKid]

Am I missing something? Did you put a different size tire on? Is it possible to let air out of tire to put wheel on bike? Hell I don't know. Bring it to Stearns. We'll figure it out. Let us know

 

[Chip]

Have you looked at the process that your doing? I fought my wheel reinstall until I looked at the reassembly steps. I found that by getting the bike higher by 4" it allowed me to put the wheel (tire) on a floor jack. Using the jack, I very slowly jack the wheel up into place. Much easier when I'm not manhandling the wheel.
I can't believe you bent the swing arm. Putting a bottle jack with thousands of pounds of force will cause damage.

 

[Paul Bryant]

I can't believe you bent the swing arm. Putting a bottle jack with thousands of pounds of force will cause damage.

I agree, it would take quite some force to damage the swing arm in the first place.
And if it's not damaged, it will be after you put a bottle jack in there

 

[1olbull]

Am I missing something? Did you put a different size tire on? Is it possible to let air out of tire to put wheel on bike? Hell I don't know. Bring it to Stearns. We'll figure it out. Let us know

Tis not the tire in issue.
Fitting the rotor into the caliper and then getting the right side spacer in position is perhaps a little awkward for some.