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2011 Street Glide: Rear Wheel Install Tips/Tricks?

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Old May 17, 2012 | 01:39 AM
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Default 2011 Street Glide: Rear Wheel Install Tips/Tricks?

I have the Service Manual, but it's always nice to hear from Folks that have been there.

Care to share your tips on getting the rear wheel back on, lined up, and belt adjusted properly?

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Old May 17, 2012 | 02:50 AM
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make sure spacers, washers etc. are all in the proper place.

If reinstalling the same wheel, then just put everything back where it was to begin with.

and the belt tension should be what it was.

if pulling big heavy parts FROM the bike or installing ONTO the bike- be aware that the balance point will change.

make sure the bike is stable and balanced on the lift.

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Old May 17, 2012 | 03:01 AM
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Took the rear wheel off my RG the other day, did by the book no problems. I did put a couple of 2x4 blocks under the front wheel just to keep it on the jack like MK said
 
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