Removing/replacing the rear wheel: Difference between revisions
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*[[Supporting Your Bike While Servicing|Support the bike]]. Only remove one wheel at a time for better bike stability. If you have the stock rear fender, you'll need at least one 2x4 or similar under the centerstand, and two makes it easier. New generation bikes without centerstands will require a rear stand. | *[[Supporting Your Bike While Servicing|Support the bike]]. Only remove one wheel at a time for better bike stability. If you have the stock rear fender, you'll need at least one 2x4 or similar under the centerstand, and two makes it easier. New generation bikes without centerstands will require a rear stand. | ||
*Loosen the nut on each end of the [[What is this brake torque link?|brake torque link]]. You may need | *Loosen the nut on each end of the [[What is this brake torque link?|brake torque link]]. You may need a 17mm wrench instead of a socket to fit behind the muffler. | ||
*Remove the axle nut cotter pin. Remove the axle nut (24mm). | *Remove the axle nut cotter pin. Remove the axle nut (24mm or 15/16"). | ||
*Loosen the [[How do I measure chain slack?|chain adjusters]] enough that they can swing down (previous generation) or completely back off the adjusting nut (new generation). Lay a rag or newspaper on the ground to keep the chain from picking up grit once the axle has been removed. | *Loosen the [[How do I measure chain slack?|chain adjusters]] enough that they can swing down (previous generation) or completely back off the adjusting nut (new generation). Lay a rag or newspaper on the ground to keep the chain from picking up grit once the axle has been removed. | ||
*Slide the wheel forward; | *Slide the wheel forward; you may have to kick it to get it to move, but be sure to have a firm grasp on the grab bar to prevent moving the bike off the centerstand. Lift the chain off the sprocket and place to the side. | ||
*While supporting the wheel, pull out the axle; it may help to wiggle the wheel if the axle binds. Swing the brake caliper up out of the way, still connected to the torque link. Pull the wheel spacers out and set aside so they don't get lost. Slide the wheel rearward to remove. It will need to be angled to clear the stock fender -- be careful not to bash the brake disc. | *While supporting the wheel, pull out the axle; it may help to wiggle the wheel if the axle binds, and you may need to tap on it with a rubber/plastic mallet. Swing the brake caliper up out of the way, still connected to the torque link. Pull the wheel spacers out and set aside so they don't get lost. Slide the wheel rearward to remove. It will need to be angled to clear the stock fender -- be careful not to bash the brake disc. | ||
====Axle nut loosening technique==== | ====Axle nut loosening technique==== | ||