Wheel removal

cootertwo said:
Pull the rear shocks off, jack it up, rear wheel drops down enough to remove the axle and the caliper bolt. No need to disturb the mufflers.
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I remove just the top end of both shocks unless you want to remove the whole shock for detailing or services. With the Valkie it was the same procedure.

Remember to have correct lube for the splines. After tire is off... the final drive comes off. I cleaned mine with a few blasts of brake cleaner a tooth brush and shop towel. This is a good time to replace the oil in the final drive. Open it up and let it drain overnight.

If you need to, ask for tricks to fit it back on.
 
Unbolt 14mm bolt holding caliper.

Unbolt Wheel nut right side, leave nut on the last 3 threads, tap with soft mallet. Remove nut, pull axle.

Done.
 
Now that is not fair as you are use to holding your breath for 90min watching St Mirren play
 
Claviger said:
Unbolt 14mm bolt holding caliper.

Unbolt Wheel nut right side, leave nut on the last 3 threads, tap with soft mallet. Remove nut, pull axle.

Done.
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I very much like @Claviger explanations for all kind of mechanical procedures logical and simple,however when I try his maneuvers I always screw up somewhere along the end ...
 
albertaduke said:
I very much like @Claviger explanations for all kind of mechanical procedures logical and simple,however when I try his maneuvers I always screw up somewhere along the end ...
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I often omit simple things.. like don't let the caliper dangle by the line, you need to lift the bike to get the tire out from under the fender, etc haha.
 
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