Removing wheels
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So, I put the back wheel in, got the rod through, and then I was trying to figure out how to get the ABS sensor in. I started to watch this YT video and guy puts the cushion drive thing in and says “Make sure you put it in correctly, it can go in differently too, so make sure it’s on like this”.
Here I am thinking “****! did I put it back correctly?” So I decided to take the wheel back off just to check it lol.
It was installed correctly, but bye then, I had anti seize all over the place.
Here I am thinking “****! did I put it back correctly?” So I decided to take the wheel back off just to check it lol.
It was installed correctly, but bye then, I had anti seize all over the place.
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I use a large drift pin, or big screw driver to line axle up. I have experimented with different ways to get tire in place. Sometimes just straddle it sitting on floor, done thins probably the most. But I have also lowered the jack, lowering the bike onto the tire.
I got low profile socket with extension, I got regular sockets, 36mm wrenches. Trying to keep cam it from moving as you snug up can be annoying at times.
Seems I re-invent the wheel every time I do this. One time disconnect the shock, rather than exhaust. Not sure I liked that, but some do. My current set ups don't need to pull exhaust. I haven't done the bike with stock exhaust, they might be to big to get axle under.
The comment about thighs hurting surprised me a little.
I got low profile socket with extension, I got regular sockets, 36mm wrenches. Trying to keep cam it from moving as you snug up can be annoying at times.
Seems I re-invent the wheel every time I do this. One time disconnect the shock, rather than exhaust. Not sure I liked that, but some do. My current set ups don't need to pull exhaust. I haven't done the bike with stock exhaust, they might be to big to get axle under.
The comment about thighs hurting surprised me a little.
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So, I put the back wheel in, got the rod through, and then I was trying to figure out how to get the ABS sensor in. I started to watch this YT video and guy puts the cushion drive thing in and says Make sure you put it in correctly, it can go in differently too, so make sure its on like this.
Here I am thinking ****! did I put it back correctly? So I decided to take the wheel back off just to check it lol.
It was installed correctly, but bye then, I had anti seize all over the place.
Here I am thinking ****! did I put it back correctly? So I decided to take the wheel back off just to check it lol.
It was installed correctly, but bye then, I had anti seize all over the place.
I use a long punch as a guide pin to hold it all together, and slide the axle in.
I am going through this again as soon as my updated axle kit shows up
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So, I put the back wheel in, got the rod through, and then I was trying to figure out how to get the ABS sensor in. I started to watch this YT video and guy puts the cushion drive thing in and says Make sure you put it in correctly, it can go in differently too, so make sure its on like this.
Here I am thinking ****! did I put it back correctly? So I decided to take the wheel back off just to check it lol.
It was installed correctly, but bye then, I had anti seize all over the place.
Here I am thinking ****! did I put it back correctly? So I decided to take the wheel back off just to check it lol.
It was installed correctly, but bye then, I had anti seize all over the place.
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From: backwoods
I also make sketch in mine. There is to much variance by years to go by youtube, or even forums. I have 3 TC each one has different capacity for tranny and primary. Some tq specs are still the same from evos, some are not.
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Do tell me more. Why updated axle kit and what its different with it from stock?
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Maxxym, it gets easier each time you do it. Your confidence level will grow with each task you complete, we all get frustrated from time to time wrenching. You got this and before you know it you’ll be taking on bigger projects. Good job and carry on.
Proper tools and a service manual are your friends.
Proper tools and a service manual are your friends.