2007 FXDC Super Glide - Wheel Removal/Installation
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Very good write-up. Speaking of anti-sieze, I used it liberally when I replaced my rear axle. I had a hell of a time, like most do, getting the rear axle out, so I wanted it lubed when I put it back in. I'm not sure if this is any different than what you did but I know I had no trouble at all getting it back in, by hand, when I put everything back together. Had the bike on the lift, of course and lined up the swingarm, brake caliper, wheel, and spacers, and literally pushed the axle right on through to the other side with my hands.
Last edited by 2007fxdc; Dec 7, 2009 at 07:13 AM.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Western KY
Great write up.
I had to beat the living **** out of my rear axle to get it out.
had it on an old AC Delco ATV jack... with no rubber pads...just metal with a couple pieces of 1" wood strips for adapters... no straps or nothin.
quite the balancing act using a 12 lb sledge with a punch.
I made a wooden dowel out of a 1" square wood strip. rounded the corners down to where its a fairly tight fit. Lines everything up good and helped drive that axle out the last inch or two where my punch wasnt long enough.
Lubing the axle with wd40 helped a bunch on getting it out.
I recommend trying to get it in there a few hrs before starting if you can and try to let it really soak in.
or just beat the **** out of it like I did.
I had to beat the living **** out of my rear axle to get it out.
had it on an old AC Delco ATV jack... with no rubber pads...just metal with a couple pieces of 1" wood strips for adapters... no straps or nothin.
quite the balancing act using a 12 lb sledge with a punch.
I made a wooden dowel out of a 1" square wood strip. rounded the corners down to where its a fairly tight fit. Lines everything up good and helped drive that axle out the last inch or two where my punch wasnt long enough.
Lubing the axle with wd40 helped a bunch on getting it out.
I recommend trying to get it in there a few hrs before starting if you can and try to let it really soak in.
or just beat the **** out of it like I did.
Last edited by Glydiator; Dec 7, 2009 at 01:32 AM.
6th Gear
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This is a GREAT write up. I actually found it when I was doing a Google search to figure out what the damn dimensions were on the front axle cap fasteners because, yep, you guessed it...I stripped the **** out of them. But alas, problems solved just as you described.
Side note, I had my wife read this because I knew she'd be laughing as I tend to react the same way and describe situaitons quite similarly using four letter words as she hears tools dinging and echoing in the garage as I drop them on the concrete floor and swear about whatever prediciment I'm in.
Great job.
Side note, I had my wife read this because I knew she'd be laughing as I tend to react the same way and describe situaitons quite similarly using four letter words as she hears tools dinging and echoing in the garage as I drop them on the concrete floor and swear about whatever prediciment I'm in.
Great job.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2007
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Great post, Rdones! I'm in the middle of removing the rear wheel on my '06 FXDC just South of Trenton, and you answered the questions I had about the brake caliper and the force necessary to remove the rear axle. Thanks, Bro!
Cruiser
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From: Daytona Area
Excellent info here! I have worked on a lot of Jap bikes over the years, but this is my first Harley(2007 Dyna Low). I found this thread after Googling to find out whether I had to disconnect the rear caliper when I remove the rear wheel. Thanks for everyone's guidance and advice!!!
Road Warrior
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Nothing like reviving a 4 year old thread with information that is truly helpful. This forum provides great information if people will just take the time to search for it. I want to do my tires the same way when I replace them for the money savings but more importantly because I know the person who wants the work done correctly and meticulously will be doing the work. Satisfaction is good. Thanks to the OP for this write up.
Stellar HDF Member
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From: Northern VA
I recently went through this without reading anything. .it was interesting lining everything up in the rear but ultimately I just played with the jack to let it do most of the work. Wasn't too bad once I did that. .no trying to raise the wheel physically while lining things up.
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Road Warrior
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From: Australia
Hi,
Yeah i reckon you want the wheel just a fraction of the ground with re-assembly, put deep spacer in first and also put a wrench/shifter handle in one side to holder everything in place, slide axle
I do tires myself and its awesome, they can be tough getting on and off but you do it easy, i just recently popped front tire off and had no rim strip, amazing
Thanks
Mirrmu
Yeah i reckon you want the wheel just a fraction of the ground with re-assembly, put deep spacer in first and also put a wrench/shifter handle in one side to holder everything in place, slide axle
I do tires myself and its awesome, they can be tough getting on and off but you do it easy, i just recently popped front tire off and had no rim strip, amazing
Thanks
Mirrmu
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