Is there any sort of "manual" on how to remove the wheels of my Ultra?
I have read a few messages on how people replace their own tires and all that but, I'm unable to work out how to remove the wheels.
The rear one doesn't seem to have enough room to slide out.
I know it's not a thing to do if your a complete numpty but I'm an engineer by trade so I do have a shed with a few tools.
It's just that I want to be able to have a good idea about it as my last slow puncture costed about $275 to fix as the dealer needed to come and pick up the bike. I would like to have taken out the wheel and drop it of.

 

Its called a "service manual" and its available at your local dealer. I would highly recommend it if you plan on doing any of your own service work.

the rear tires do take a little twisting and tweaking to get out. You have to get the caliper out ot the way and outside the swingarm and the wiggle the bugger out

 

If you were truly an engineer then you would know to Like SE12 said, if you plan on doing your own service go to the dealership and drop the coin for the service manual...It will tell you everything you need to know about servicing your bike.

 

Remember if it is easy Harley Did not do it. They want you to bring it in, not do it yourself, the stealerships loss money. Get the manual, it will make it easier.

 

F - remove calipers, pull axle
R - remove lower shock bolts, pull axle, remove caliper

Floor lift & common sense required!

 

You will malso need a M/C lift. I got one at Harbor Freight for 79 bucks. I also C-clamp the frame, front and rear, to the lift. When you remove a tire there is a large weight shift. Trust me on that one.

 

I would also put some sort of blocking or support under the wheel that is NOT coming off. Bag of sugar on the opposite fender has been used as well. On the lift, it really is sort of a teeter totter.

 

Please don't take offense. I would not try this without a lift, service manual, and the correct tools. There is more to removing the rear wheel than removing a bolt and dropping the wheel. Attempting this without a manual and the proper tools is inviting disaster and injury.

 

Since you have never removed the wheels from your bike,I would buy an HD service manual first.
You will also need a belt tension gauge,probly a 36mm socket,torque wrench,adjustable end wrench or 36mm combo wrench.
Looks like you already have a lift.
The hardest part is lifting the rear wheel back up,getting the rotor into the caliper and sliding the axle and spacers in if you dont have help.

 

I just replaced both tires for the second time and had no trouble removing or replacing the wheels. I used the service manual and a J&S lift. With the J&S I remove both wheels at the same time and there is no need to tie or clamp the bike to the lift.

If you are going to work on your own bike the service manual and a GOOD lift (J&S or Pit bull) are necessities.