Rear wheel removal
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Snow Hill, NC
I use the wrench in the tool kit that came with the bike... rubber mallet to convince it off and on...jack it high enough to clear the bike....Take my wheel to a local indy..$15.00 to change the tire...keep th eold one so they don't charge you the disposal fee....take it to the landfill yourself on the next trip...they have a spot for tires....I am not paying the stealer $300.00 to change a rear tire,,,,,hell no...
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 987
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From: Sierra Nevada Mountains of N. Calif
Good tips here, as I am coming up soon for both tires. So... Dennis Kirk for the E's. How critical is the belt alignment? Not to steal the thread but no one has commented on re-assembly. Is buying a belt tension measuring tool in order? I heard some guys just mark the belt adjusters so they can place them in the exact same spot?
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,067
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From: Chesterfield, VA
I had to go out and buy a 36mm socket.
You should buy the service manual, there is some good tips in there. The first time is kind of a bitch. You got to jack it up just the right hight. Too high and you will have problems getting it off the brake.
Have fun, and don't curse too loud.
You should buy the service manual, there is some good tips in there. The first time is kind of a bitch. You got to jack it up just the right hight. Too high and you will have problems getting it off the brake.
Have fun, and don't curse too loud.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: East Alton, IL
I think it's an 1 7/16" nut (or 36mm).
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Glendale AZ
Keep posting Bill, its an old thread but do it yourselfers like me read all these kinda threads...wonder if its still 36mm on the newer bikes, I still have the axle nut socket from my VStar so I'm going to check.
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Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Earth
Ahhh let me try to help you here.....because that is the correct size?????
