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taking off the rear wheel
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2014 5:38 pm
by chrisdurand
hello there,
hope i can get a heads up in what i am about to encounter.......i have mechanical ability so i am not worried about doing the job, but without ever doing it just wondering what i am getting myself into.....9035 miles on the scoot and i think its time to change the rear tire......
thanks for any info
Re: taking off the rear wheel
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2014 6:05 pm
by gn2
Exhaust off, a-bracket off, remove wheel.
Re: taking off the rear wheel
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2014 6:38 pm
by chrisdurand
exhaust off, bracket off, and remove wheel........wow just like that!!!!..I was thinking i was going to have to undo the drive belt and the drum connection......( that was without looking at it )...SWEET!!! if thats all i have to do...
Thanks for the heads up, now where was that tire thread so i can see what kind of tire i need....
Re: taking off the rear wheel
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2014 8:02 pm
by gn2
You'll be needing a 100/90-14 Michelin City Grip.
I found it easier to take the exhaust heatshield off, but you can get at the three bolts with it on.
There are two domed nuts at the cylinder head.
Keep the exhaust gasket it can be re-used.
The hugger doesn't have to be removed to get the wheel out but its easier if you undo the bolts at the exhaust side.
Re: taking off the rear wheel
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2014 9:09 pm
by GeorgeSK
Re: taking off the rear wheel
Posted: Fri May 02, 2014 4:47 am
by chrisdurand
Thanks for the help!!!!! Tire ordered and videos watched.......