In my never ending quest to save a buck I ordered a rear tire online, An Avon to be exact. I want to have it mounted at my local indy shop. But like I said I'd like to save a buck by removing the tire/rim from the bike and bringing that along with the new tire to have it mounted. My question is, how difficult is it to remove the rear rim from the bike and replace and re-align it correctly. I do have lift for my bike.
Because, as you know, Do-It-Yourself = More Chrome [sm=bling.gif]

Thanks for your input.

 

I am in the process of the same thing...well, i took off my front and rear tires/wheels last night and will tkae them to have new rubber put on this afternoon. Here is the deal.
YOU MUST HAVE A LIFT....
[ol][*]Lift the bike to a comfortable working position and strap it securely to the lift. Once you remove the tire, a lot of weight is transferred to the front of the bike. If you have it strapped down properly, the bike might wiggle a bit but will still be securely stationed on the lift.[*]Remove the left and right saddlebags[*]Now sit on the floor at the rear of your bike looking towards the front. Just like you are in a position to ride but on the floor.[*]Get a 15/16 socket/ratchet and a 15/16 wrench, a long extension and a 1/2 inch socket, a set of needle nose pliers and a grease rag from your tool box.[*]From the left side remove the hairpin keeper from the nut on the axle.[*]Remove the axle nut (15/16), but leave the axle in the bike.[*]Take the long extension and 1/2 in socket and loosen the adjusters located on each side of the lower frame. These will be very noticable. Id say loosen them maybe 6-8 turns.[*]Push the rear wheel towards the from of the bike to make some slack in the drive belt.[*]Now, lower the lift so that the rear wheel is just off the floor.[*]Gradually slide the axle out of the bike.[*]Two spacers will fall out. The left side will be the longer spacer....REMEMBER THIS FOR REASSEMBLY.[*]Once you get the axle out, roll the wheel forward just a bit and remove the drive belt from around the sprocket.[*]Wiggle the rear brake caliper off the rotor.[*]Lift the bike to a high position on the jack to allow clearance to rool the wheel from under the fender.[/ol]Reverse the instructions to install the wheel, with the following additions.
[ol][*]Make sure you position the rear brake caliper properly. This can be a real PITA. You will do this as you are putting the wheel back under the bike and before you put the axle in.[*]Before you tighten the axle 15/16 nuts, set the adjusters. Look on each side of the swing arm, there is a small hole on each side. Use a tape measure or even better a wire coat hanger with a 90 degree bend to make sure that both ends of the axle are the same distance adjusted. THIS IS CRITICAL....improperly adjusted drive belt will break![/ol]Now to answer your question...this is do-able if you can change a tire on an automobile. But while you are getting a lift, go ahead and spen 40$ on the service manual.