Rear Wheel Removal

Removing the rear wheel, for tire replacement, on the Silver Wing is quite easy. It only requires a few tools and removal of only a few parts. Here are the steps.


tools

  • 5mm Allen wrench
  • 10, 12, & 14mm sockets
  • ¼" ratchet and extender
  • 27mm socket - ½" drive
  • ½" drive torque wrench


# Remove the Muffler #

bottom bolts

Loosen the 2 bottom bolts


top bolt

Remove top bolt and backing nut.
Muffler cannister should slide off exhaust manifold.


# Loosen rear axle nut #


loosen axle nut

Have bike on side-stand and set the parking brake.
Use the 27mm socket and torque wrench to loosen the nut.
Do not remove yet.

# Put bike back on the center-stand #

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