Easiest way to pull rear wheel
#31
I'd guess the year and model will yield the specific info you're wanting.
No clue how you'd do this without a lift....none. Pull bags, slip ons- good time to inspect/clean them really well.
Have antiseize on hand to smear on axle....
Good time to check/replace rear pads.
make sure you have sockets/wrenches big enough to pull axle. Watch the balance of the bike on the lift once you pull the rear tire!
Time to check Rear Wheel Compensator Isolator (rubber thing)
Put masking tape on the frame by the axle, using a permanent black marker mark the axle adjustment so when you reinstall you only need to line up your reference marks (see my 3rd grade photo below)
My info is for a 2012 Ultra
Last edited by F150HD; 05-25-2016 at 09:38 AM. Reason: fixed picture
#32
I won't argue the job can be done with the mufflers in place. Sure is a lot easier to do with the mufflers, particularly the right muffler, removed.
No lift? I've done it with one of these. Not particularly fun, but it was doable. http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/bikelift.htm
No lift? I've done it with one of these. Not particularly fun, but it was doable. http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/bikelift.htm
#33
what year/model bike? as I do not have to remove shock bolts as some are suggesting.
I'd guess the year and model will yield the specific info you're wanting.
No clue how you'd do this without a lift....none. Pull bags, slip ons- good time to inspect/clean them really well.
Have antiseize on hand to smear on axle....
Good time to check/replace rear pads.
make sure you have sockets/wrenches big enough to pull axle. Watch the balance of the bike on the lift once you pull the rear tire!
Time to check Rear Wheel Compensator Isolator (rubber thing)
Put masking tape on the frame by the axle, using a permanent black marker mark the axle adjustment so when you reinstall you only need to line up your reference marks (see my 3rd grade photo below)
My info is for a 2012 Ultra
I'd guess the year and model will yield the specific info you're wanting.
No clue how you'd do this without a lift....none. Pull bags, slip ons- good time to inspect/clean them really well.
Have antiseize on hand to smear on axle....
Good time to check/replace rear pads.
make sure you have sockets/wrenches big enough to pull axle. Watch the balance of the bike on the lift once you pull the rear tire!
Time to check Rear Wheel Compensator Isolator (rubber thing)
Put masking tape on the frame by the axle, using a permanent black marker mark the axle adjustment so when you reinstall you only need to line up your reference marks (see my 3rd grade photo below)
My info is for a 2012 Ultra
#36
#38
Good tip and I do put reference marks on before I remove the back wheel, but this would be a good time to have a belt tension gauge to check the belt and adjust it if necessary.
#40
Putting a 2x4 under the tire makes it even easier. Allows you to lower the bike more for more clearance to remove and install the axle bolt without removing mufflers etc.
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