| Author | Message | ||
     Brian325 |
Can anyone give me any pointers about how to remove and replace the rear wheel on my xb9r? I need to replace a bent pulley. | ||
| Buellistic |
"BE CAREFUL !!!" | ||
| Spike |
Going from memory . . . Unbolt the rear caliper using the two mounting bolts that hold it to the swingarm. Should be no need to remove the brake cable, just wrap the caliper in a rag so you don't scratch the swingarm and let the caliper rest on the outside of the swingarm. Loosen the axle pinch bolt located underneath the right side of the swingarm. Loosen the axle approximately 15 turns, or until you can see the taper on the axle and the wheel bearings are resting on the narrow portion of the axle. The belt should now have some slack in it. Remove the drive belt idler pulley. You will likely have to remove a few of the torx screws holding the chin fairing in place, but you shouldn't have to remove the whole thing. The belt should now have a lot of slack in it. Now support the rear wheel and remove the rear axle. You will need a free hand to slide the belt off the pulley before removing the wheel. DO NOT TWIST THE BELT!! The belt on your '05 is more durable than previous belts, but if you twist/strain it while trying to remove the wheel you will likely damage it and cause it to break prematurely. Once the belt is slid off the pulley you should be able to remove the rear wheel. Installation is the same thing in reverse- wheel in place, belt on pulley, axle in a few turns, idler pulley back on, axle in fully, pinch bolt, caliper, done. Also, this wouldn't be good advice if I didn't recommend that you buy the service manual for your bike. It's available from your dealer for ~$50something, or from Dave S. here on badweb for 10% off. Hope this helps. Mike L. '04 XB12R | ||
| Charlieboy6649 |
Invest in anti-sieze and use it, just a little does the trick. Otherwise, the bearings can stick to the axle and spread the swingarm/fork. Especially the front fork... |
