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Instructions for removing/replacing rear wheel, 2007 FLHR
I want to put my FLHR up on my motorcycle jack and remove and replace my rear wheel so I can get a new tire put on by the local shop...but I want to do the R&R myself. I need detailed instructions (brake removal, torque specs for axel nut, tension guidelines for drive belt).
For my Yamaha, there is an owner's website that details these instructions from the service manual...same for my Harley?
Re: Instructions for removing/replacing rear wheel, 2007...
Remove the bags and side covers /remove clip from rh side of axel remove nut/put wrench on lh side of axel and twist to loosen belt adjustment caution !! note clamshell adjusters both sides they need to go back the same way when refiting wheel knock the axel from rh side through with large screw driver use hand not hammer the wheel should drop stand over back fender lift wheel slightly slip off belt roll brake caliper up and outwards untill it clears drop wheel down and remove brake caution again!! belt tension should be 10lbs 4.5 kg force centre from front and rear sprocket you will need belt tension tool for correct tension
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To remove a 2007 Touring drive belt FIRST remove the rear wheel and the rear swingarm, remove the primary chaincase assembly,remove the old belt from the transmission sprocket.
To install a 2007 touring drive belt FIRST install the new belt on the transmission sprocket, then install the primary chaincase assembly, then install the rear swingarm and the rear wheel and adjust the belt deflection to specifications.
Belt Deflection Vehicle Orientation Model Inches Millimeters
Motorcycle Upright
With Rear Wheel in Air
or On Jiffy Stand
Without Rider or Luggage
FLHR/C,
FLHT/C/U, 3/8-7/16 9.5-11.1
FLTR
I guess you mean to change the tire? To remove the wheel to change the brakes? To remove the wheel to replace it as it's been damaged in an accident? In all cases listed you still have to get the rear wheel off the motorcycle. On a good level hard surface clear of debrise and other things in the way you can put a floor jack under the right side, as close to the rear wheel as the exhaust and other partss allows. With the jack in place and jacked to where it's just starting to lift the bike, check to see that you can get to all the things that you'll need to do to get the wheel off. As the bike is lifted it'll lean over on the kickstand, and the rear wheel will raise off the ground. I usally do this so it the bike were to fall over it'll just go up against the wall. Put a blanket or pillow over the controls on the handle bars and even strape them on so they'll be there mif you need them to work. You'll need to raise the wheel at least 6 inches to get enough room to get it out so check to see if you can get it this high and then let it down and jack it back up to be sure you an do it. without troble dropping the bike as with the wheel removed it's a problem. If you an't seem to get the bike high enough with out risk of going over to get it high enough you can put a block ( a big one ( board)). under the kickstand and then jack it up. It's best to do all this with a halper, or a motorchle lift or jack that you might not have. A automotive transmisswion jack will work too. With the wheel just off the ground or still touching, loosen and remove the large axel bolt. Before you start you'll need to be sure that you have a wreanch big enough to do this as some of the newwer bikes don't come with tool kits that have the nessary wreanches. bikebandit.com will have a breakdown picture of your rear wheel assembly and exploded veiw. Pay attention to where all the washers and spaCERS GO AS PUTTING IT TOGETHER WITH OUT THEM ALL IN THE RIGHT SPOTS IS DANGEROUSE AND CAN PERMANLY DAMAGE THE HUB AND WHEEL. The breake dist or drum will have to be addessed. With the spacers and axel removed jack up the bike and the wheel will come out the bottom the break sort of slides off ( if it's disk) and the drum break can be left in after the arm and the rod are removed. The wheel just pulls out of the drive. and drops out.
Yes, the oil reservior separates from the wheel assembly.Here is the whole process for removing the rear wheel assembly.In order to remove the rear wheel assembly, you are going to need a motorcycle lifting jack stand or similar device.
1. Stand the bike on the side stand
On the left side of the rear wheel:
2. Remove the two forward facing bolts. 3. Remove the allen head bolt with the wide head. On the right side of the rear wheel:
4. Remove the brake adjuster nut on the end of the actuating lever. 5. Remove the Toque link nut at the bottom of the wheel assembly. 6. Remove the axle nut (castle nut and cotter pin). Move aside the now loose plastic former on the left side of the bike and remove the axle from that side. You will need to hold the castle nut while loosening the axle.
7. Place the motorcycle jack under the swing arm or chassis tubes to stabilize the rear end. Lift the motorcycle until the rear tire is just off the ground. 8. Remove the axle. When you remove the axle, the spacer under the left side cover will probably fall out. 9. Remove the three cap nuts (left side) and use a screwdriver to gently pry the wheel from the splined drive gear and place the wheel assembly on the ground. 10. Pull the wheel assembly rearward.
Reverse the process to replace the wheel.Check the level of the final drive oil and fill as needed with SAE90 hypoid gear oil with a GL-5 rating.While you have everything apart, you should also check the brake pads and wheel bearings for wear and replace if necessary.God Bless and good luck!
In
order to remove the rear wheel assembly, you are going to need a
motorcycle lifting jack stand or similar device.
1. Stand the bike on the side stand
On the left side of the rear wheel:
2. Remove the 2 froward facing bolts.
3. Remove the allen head bolt with the wide head.
On the right side of the rear wheel:
4. Remove the brake adjuster nut on the end of the actuating lever.
5. Remove the Toque link nut at the bottom of the wheel assembly.
6. Remove the axle nut (castle nut and cotter pin).
7. Place the motorcycle jack under the swing arm or chassis tubes to
stabilize the rear end.
8. Remove the axle.
9. Remove the axle from the splined drive gear and place the wheel
assembly on the ground.
10. Pull the wheel assembly rearward.
In
order to remove the rear wheel assembly, you are going to need a
motorcycle lifting jack stand or similar device.
1. Stand the bike on the side stand
On the left side of the rear wheel:
2. Remove the 2 froward facing bolts.
3. Remove the allen head bolt with the wide head.
On the right side of the rear wheel:
4. Remove the brake adjuster nut on the end of the actuating lever.
5. Remove the Toque link nut at the bottom of the wheel assembly.
6. Remove the axle nut (castle nut and cotter pin).
7. Place the motorcycle jack under the swing arm or chassis tubes to
stabilize the rear end.
8. Remove the axle.
9. Remove the axle from the splined drive gear and place the wheel
assembly on the ground.
10. Pull the wheel assembly rearward.
In order to remove the rear wheel assembly, you are going to need a motorcycle lifting jack stand or similar device.
1. Stand the bike on the side stand
On the left side of the rear wheel:
2. Remove the two forward facing bolts. 3. Remove the allen head bolt with the wide head.
On the right side of the rear wheel:
4. Remove the brake adjuster nut on the end of the actuating lever. 5. Remove the Toque link nut at the bottom of the wheel assembly. 6. Remove the axle nut (castle nut and cotter pin).
7. Place the motorcycle jack under the swing arm or chassis tubes to stabilize the rear end. Lift the motorcycle until the rear tire is just off the ground. 8. Remove the axle. 9. Remove the wheel from the splined drive gear and place the wheel assembly on the ground. 10. Pull the wheel assembly rearward.
In order to remove the rear wheel assembly, you are going to need a motorcycle lifting jack stand or similar device.
1. Stand the bike on the side stand
On the left side of the rear wheel:
2. Remove the 2 froward facing bolts.
3. Remove the allen head bolt with the wide head.
On the right side of the rear wheel:
4. Remove the brake adjuster nut on the end of the actuating lever.
5. Remove the Toque link nut at the bottom of the wheel assembly.
6. Remove the axle nut (castle nut and cotter pin).
7. Place the motorcycle jack under the swing arm or chassis tubes to stabilize the rear end.
8. Remove the axle.
9. Remove the axle from the splined drive gear and place the wheel assembly on the ground.
10. Pull the wheel assembly rearward.
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