Rear Wheel removal

[Stumpyone]

Hi Guys,

about to change to the PR4 GT's but like to take my own wheels off. Are there any gotchya's with the rear wheel? I assume its just a case of removing the silencer, undoing the retaining bolts and slide it of the Hub.

that about it?

cheers

Mark

[BigD]

Yep.  That's all there is.

[1150newguy]

First time it took me 15 minutes, but I wasn't sure what wrench sizes were required. Now it is a ten minute job. Take a couple of minutes to look around back there while the wheel is off. Check brake pads, look over shock and linkages, also a good time to change rear drive oil if you are so inclined.

[Coconut]

CAREFUL when removing the old tyre not to damage the TPMS Sensors - they are NOT Cheap !

Data Sheet attached below showing wheel bolt torques and tightening sequence 

[Stumpyone]

Cheers guys,

helpful as ever. I had my pads out a couple of weeks ago as the fronts were dragging... didn't look like there had ever been any grease on the runners!!  all sweet now. Good call no the hub oil but my bike has only don't 4k so prob doesn't need it - however seeing how the pads were I may take the opportunity to take a look at that!!

I'm surprised at the lack of protection of the rear shock and its linkages!!!  exposed to all the crud!!

thanks for the torque figures Coconut.

Mark

[oztriplerider]

Stumpyone
you have read my thoughts re the lack of protection of the rear shock, i have been thinking about finding a rubber fork style gaiter to slide over the spring to help in keeping the road grime off the shock. I had the shock on my sprint st blow out due to all the crud I couldn't keep out of it.When I replaced that shock i slid a heavy soft plastic bag from a pair of winter gloves on it and cured that hassle for a couple of years sold the ST with the bag in place.
     

[Stumpyone]

Hey Oz,

Interesting idea. I'll have a look once I get the wheel off.

Cheers

[cropbiker]

I have one of these fitted round my shock spring and does a great job keeping it clean

Shock Boot