Rear wheel removal
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From: Slumped Over
Rear wheel removal
I'm getting new sneakers for my Train. Just plain, stock tires.
I've dropped the front wheel several times, and the manual is spot on. And how tricky is that, anyway...
HOWEVER, the rear wheel removal steps, as outlined in The Book, aren't the best when they get to the brake issue. "Do this, do that, push the caliper forward until it clears, etc". But it DOES NOT CLEAR!
I found that if you just remove the caliper from the bracket (two 10mm 12pt bolts), you can remove the bracket and rest the caliper on the swing arm. And presto, the wheel rolls out.
Why didn't they just do it/write it that way? Is there something fixing to bite me? I don't think so, but I could be wrong.
Anybody else have fun with the caliper issue?
I've dropped the front wheel several times, and the manual is spot on. And how tricky is that, anyway...
HOWEVER, the rear wheel removal steps, as outlined in The Book, aren't the best when they get to the brake issue. "Do this, do that, push the caliper forward until it clears, etc". But it DOES NOT CLEAR!
I found that if you just remove the caliper from the bracket (two 10mm 12pt bolts), you can remove the bracket and rest the caliper on the swing arm. And presto, the wheel rolls out.
Why didn't they just do it/write it that way? Is there something fixing to bite me? I don't think so, but I could be wrong.
Anybody else have fun with the caliper issue?
Last edited by SavannahBob; Jul 2, 2009 at 07:22 PM. Reason: "cause I want to!
Road Master
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From: North East, Florida
Only pulled the rear wheel off a FatBoy and a Street Glide my caliper didn't seam to be the problem. Maybe they are differen't, I'll try pulling the caliper next time to see if its easier. Sounds like a good idea.
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
I do all that i can, but after braking my back 13 yrs ago and can't get down like I use to the $35 per axle my Indy charges for taking them off and back on it money well spent to me..
I'd be out of commission for a week
I'd be out of commission for a week
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