Rear Rotor Replacement.
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2019
Posts: 716
Likes: 464
From: Queens, NY
Rear Rotor Replacement.
I’ve never had my rear wheel off my 03 Sportster, always took it to my Indy for rear wheel stuff.
Now I have a 2000STC and I still shy away from rear wheel removal because of the reinstall. Never did pulleys or belt tensioning and alignment.
Here’s my question.....installed floating rotor on front wheel with Lyndall pads. Worked right from service manual (and You Tube)
Can I install the new rear rotor by just removing the rear axle enough to remove the old rotor and install the new rotor.
If that doesn’t work plan #2 is take it all apart and put it back with the help of the service manual.
thanks for listening.
Now I have a 2000STC and I still shy away from rear wheel removal because of the reinstall. Never did pulleys or belt tensioning and alignment.
Here’s my question.....installed floating rotor on front wheel with Lyndall pads. Worked right from service manual (and You Tube)
Can I install the new rear rotor by just removing the rear axle enough to remove the old rotor and install the new rotor.
If that doesn’t work plan #2 is take it all apart and put it back with the help of the service manual.
thanks for listening.
Last edited by Wagondog; Dec 21, 2020 at 06:52 PM.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 10,809
Likes: 7,446
From: OH
Take it apart and repack the bearings!
PLEASE !
Buy 2 new wheel seals
it is not difficult but it is required maintenance
Adding shiny bits is fine but the underlying mechanicals are far more important
jmo
PLEASE !
Buy 2 new wheel seals
it is not difficult but it is required maintenance
Adding shiny bits is fine but the underlying mechanicals are far more important
jmo
Last edited by eighteight; Dec 21, 2020 at 07:15 PM.
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2019
Posts: 716
Likes: 464
From: Queens, NY
thanks for the input
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 10,809
Likes: 7,446
From: OH
good practice for those was to SERVICE the bearings at every tire change
the new sealed type would warrant REPLACEMENT if still original and significant mileage
Last edited by eighteight; Dec 21, 2020 at 07:36 PM.
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2019
Posts: 716
Likes: 464
From: Queens, NY
Just me, but I would suggest doing it. If you have the tools it's actually one of the moore simple things to do.
If your not sure, take picture and mark positions of tensioner before removing. Replace the bearings and seals, and torque the rotor properly, using new bolts and the proper threadlocker'
A HD Factory Service Manual is an important tool. Getting your hands dirty is not a sin and actually build more of a bound to the machine than just riding it.
For me I do all my own work, then I have no doubts what I trust going down the road.
If your not sure, take picture and mark positions of tensioner before removing. Replace the bearings and seals, and torque the rotor properly, using new bolts and the proper threadlocker'
A HD Factory Service Manual is an important tool. Getting your hands dirty is not a sin and actually build more of a bound to the machine than just riding it.
For me I do all my own work, then I have no doubts what I trust going down the road.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 10,809
Likes: 7,446
From: OH
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2019
Posts: 716
Likes: 464
From: Queens, NY
I wasn’t sure either but I went to my service manual to check 😊
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
