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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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I have a 2007 Ultra Glide. Is it easier to remove the mufflers or pull the shock bolt and drop the swing arm to pull the rear wheel? Anybody?
 
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I guess no one has ever pulled their rear wheel. I was thinking repeated taking off of mufflers for various reasons will tend to not be a good thing (clamping/ unclamping/clamping etc.) If have a flat on the road it would be easier. If in my shop for rear tire change I was thinking about dropping the swingarm to pull rear wheel. And, use floor jack under wheel. Just another thought while riding.
 
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I just remove the pipes on mine for tire changes.Have not thought about the shock bolts.Would the swing arm fall down enough?
 
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yes, removing the shock bolts will work. watch the rear caliper while raising/lowering.
 
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