Freebird
08-22-2006, 02:43 AM
Thanks to Cougar for this excellent write-up FYI- Picture's of Rear Tire Removal
Well, With all the searches and Folks Changing out there REAR
TIRE. I learned A Lot today from you guys! And I said to myself
** SELF ? ** why not try this and takes some pics for other folks?
Ok, here go's...
I did what most of you said !
I did remove the Bags Because I had a hard time getting
that little part out for my new Bag Rails. So they were off
and Thats when the light went off and figured I have these
Brand new Michelin Commanders laying around so I went
to work on this project today.. With a Few emails to Mr.
FreeBird! I got the Job Done! (thanks)
Then I went Ahead and removed Both Mufflers (tell ya why in a bit)
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_029.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-240F.JPG)http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_007.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-241F.JPG)http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_025.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-242F.JPG)
Then I Used a 1 1/6 Socket and took the main bolt off
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_019.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-243F.JPG)
Then Remove the Rear Brake Caliber and place it on the
passenger foot rest.
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_014.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-273F.JPG)
Then undo the bolt for that swing arm thingy.
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_011.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-246F.JPG)
Now this is were I was glad I did remove the Left side bag and
Muffler Cuz I could not for the life of me get that darn MAIN AXLE
BOLT out with out having to take my socket extension and hammer
it out..
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_003.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-247F.JPG)http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_010.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-248F.JPG)
Here she comes!
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_005.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-249F.JPG)
KEEP IN MIND THAT YOU PUT THIS WASHER BACK IN THE RIGHT
ORDER WHEN PUTTING BACK TOGETHER!
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_008.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-250F.JPG)
After the Shaft gets about half way is when I could pull the rest
of they way on my own.
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_005.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-249F.JPG) http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_027.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-251F.JPG)
Note: My bike was on a Lorin Lift.
So What I did was have that rear tire about a half inch off the ground
when I pulled that Axle. (worked great)
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_018.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-256F.JPG)
Then I lifted just a bit more and pulled from the right side until
the tire kinda fell on its own.
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_016.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-254F.JPG)
Now the FUN PART!
I just kept lifting
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_024.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-255F.JPG)
MORE
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_026.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-257F.JPG)
AND MORE
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_015.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-258F.JPG)
AND MORE
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_017.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-259F.JPG)
Man it was getting Scary! sheesh!
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_021.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-260F.JPG)
Even with more room left the lift on my jack the tire
Came right out! *VBS*
PLOP!
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_004.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-261F.JPG) http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-262F.JPG)
Put back together in reverse order ~S~
I also did this as well. Took the main rear Diff off
and there was no grease on the Splines.
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_013.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-264F.JPG)http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_020.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-265F.JPG)
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_002.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-267F.JPG)http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_022.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-268F.JPG)
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_009.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-269F.JPG)http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_012.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-270F.JPG)
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_028.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-271F.JPG)http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_006.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-266F.JPG)
This is what my Rear Brake Pads look like
at 5,100 miles.
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_023.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-263F.JPG)
then I did the Front! (easy)
And the lift kept the bike very stable even after the front
Tire was removed.. I am impressed with the lift.
When my tires get done being Mounted and Balanced I will go into
the HUB and get that all greased up as well!
(this was very simple after I got it all figured out and the help
from reading what you Pro's had to say. Its just sometimes I need
to SEE a picture to make me understand more *LOL*
I hope this will help folks if needed.. I know I sure could have
used something like this.
( this is on a 2K MM with 5,100 miles on her)
Jeff
P.S. PLEASE add any comments in case I made a mistake !
Thanks!
NOTE: this Job could be done in 30 Min's with Pictures *LOL*file:///C:/VentureRider/wheel/showthread.php_files/rasberry.gif
PLEASE READ !
OTHER NOTE'S BY,
Denden,
When you're re-assembling it...
After you put the driveshaft in, put the differential on but leave the 4 nuts only finger tight.
Then install the wheel and axle. Torque the axle nut to 110 ft/lbs. After the axel is torqued, THEN tighten up the 4 nuts on the differential.
John Drummond,
"Wrenchman"
When you go to install the drive shaft a small diameter wire like an old antenna mast works great for holding the yoke up so you can slid the driveshaft in. Once the shaft makes contact with the yoke you can pull the wire out, and slid the shaft in to the yoke. This might take a try or two to get it in but works pretty well for lining up the yoke.
Buz Rutan,
"Naturbar"
The author of the article says "I could not for the life of me get that darn MAIN AXLE BOLT out with out having to take my socket extension and hammer it out.." here is my addendum: On my 07 RSMTD - at the end of the axle shaft there is an place to use an Allen Head wrench - if you will turn it counterclockwise (loosen it) the axle shaft comes right out with no hammering (clockwise - or tightening to replace shaft)- also if you have slight pressure on the wheel assembly (i.e. tire resting on floor)while removing the axle it makes it much easier to remove.
Well, With all the searches and Folks Changing out there REAR
TIRE. I learned A Lot today from you guys! And I said to myself
** SELF ? ** why not try this and takes some pics for other folks?
Ok, here go's...
I did what most of you said !
I did remove the Bags Because I had a hard time getting
that little part out for my new Bag Rails. So they were off
and Thats when the light went off and figured I have these
Brand new Michelin Commanders laying around so I went
to work on this project today.. With a Few emails to Mr.
FreeBird! I got the Job Done! (thanks)
Then I went Ahead and removed Both Mufflers (tell ya why in a bit)
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_029.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-240F.JPG)http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_007.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-241F.JPG)http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_025.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-242F.JPG)
Then I Used a 1 1/6 Socket and took the main bolt off
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_019.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-243F.JPG)
Then Remove the Rear Brake Caliber and place it on the
passenger foot rest.
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_014.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-273F.JPG)
Then undo the bolt for that swing arm thingy.
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_011.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-246F.JPG)
Now this is were I was glad I did remove the Left side bag and
Muffler Cuz I could not for the life of me get that darn MAIN AXLE
BOLT out with out having to take my socket extension and hammer
it out..
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_003.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-247F.JPG)http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_010.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-248F.JPG)
Here she comes!
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_005.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-249F.JPG)
KEEP IN MIND THAT YOU PUT THIS WASHER BACK IN THE RIGHT
ORDER WHEN PUTTING BACK TOGETHER!
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_008.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-250F.JPG)
After the Shaft gets about half way is when I could pull the rest
of they way on my own.
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_005.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-249F.JPG) http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_027.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-251F.JPG)
Note: My bike was on a Lorin Lift.
So What I did was have that rear tire about a half inch off the ground
when I pulled that Axle. (worked great)
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_018.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-256F.JPG)
Then I lifted just a bit more and pulled from the right side until
the tire kinda fell on its own.
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_016.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-254F.JPG)
Now the FUN PART!
I just kept lifting
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_024.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-255F.JPG)
MORE
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_026.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-257F.JPG)
AND MORE
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_015.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-258F.JPG)
AND MORE
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_017.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-259F.JPG)
Man it was getting Scary! sheesh!
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_021.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-260F.JPG)
Even with more room left the lift on my jack the tire
Came right out! *VBS*
PLOP!
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_004.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-261F.JPG) http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-262F.JPG)
Put back together in reverse order ~S~
I also did this as well. Took the main rear Diff off
and there was no grease on the Splines.
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_013.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-264F.JPG)http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_020.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-265F.JPG)
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_002.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-267F.JPG)http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_022.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-268F.JPG)
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_009.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-269F.JPG)http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_012.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-270F.JPG)
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_028.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-271F.JPG)http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_006.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-266F.JPG)
This is what my Rear Brake Pads look like
at 5,100 miles.
http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/thumbnails/attachment_023.jpg (http://www.venturerider.org/wheel/MVC-263F.JPG)
then I did the Front! (easy)
And the lift kept the bike very stable even after the front
Tire was removed.. I am impressed with the lift.
When my tires get done being Mounted and Balanced I will go into
the HUB and get that all greased up as well!
(this was very simple after I got it all figured out and the help
from reading what you Pro's had to say. Its just sometimes I need
to SEE a picture to make me understand more *LOL*
I hope this will help folks if needed.. I know I sure could have
used something like this.
( this is on a 2K MM with 5,100 miles on her)
Jeff
P.S. PLEASE add any comments in case I made a mistake !
Thanks!
NOTE: this Job could be done in 30 Min's with Pictures *LOL*file:///C:/VentureRider/wheel/showthread.php_files/rasberry.gif
PLEASE READ !
OTHER NOTE'S BY,
Denden,
When you're re-assembling it...
After you put the driveshaft in, put the differential on but leave the 4 nuts only finger tight.
Then install the wheel and axle. Torque the axle nut to 110 ft/lbs. After the axel is torqued, THEN tighten up the 4 nuts on the differential.
John Drummond,
"Wrenchman"
When you go to install the drive shaft a small diameter wire like an old antenna mast works great for holding the yoke up so you can slid the driveshaft in. Once the shaft makes contact with the yoke you can pull the wire out, and slid the shaft in to the yoke. This might take a try or two to get it in but works pretty well for lining up the yoke.
Buz Rutan,
"Naturbar"
The author of the article says "I could not for the life of me get that darn MAIN AXLE BOLT out with out having to take my socket extension and hammer it out.." here is my addendum: On my 07 RSMTD - at the end of the axle shaft there is an place to use an Allen Head wrench - if you will turn it counterclockwise (loosen it) the axle shaft comes right out with no hammering (clockwise - or tightening to replace shaft)- also if you have slight pressure on the wheel assembly (i.e. tire resting on floor)while removing the axle it makes it much easier to remove.