Putting rear wheel back on...

[RJz1100E]

After getting a new tire mounted, and let me just say that doing this by oneself is a major pain in the backside to say the least. Getting the axle back in through all those spacers and and bearings and caliper bracket while trying to hold the wheel up was about the most frustrating chore I've done for quite awhile.

It's all buttoned up except for the brake torque arm which I put a fresh coat of black paint on. But damn, there has got to be an easier way. I did try some pieces of wood under the tire to hold the thing up as close to being lined up as possible but still, AAARGH!!!

Anyone have any tricks of the trade for next time?

RJ

[Pete Logan]

Assuming it's on the centerstand, put a small bottle jack with a wooden shim under the front of the engine.

Then you can jack the front end up (back end down) to make the back end line up as the wheel stands on the floor.

[RJz1100E]

Wow, thanks Pete. I don't know why I did'nt think of that. I just keep getting more stupider and stupider in my old age.

RJ

[Guest]

Use grease to hold the spacers in place. I use my foot to push up on the tire while feeding the axle in.
The first time is always a pain until you get a system going.

[chuck_zc]

A piece of plywood layed on a tire tube should help a bit. Just inflate to proper height.

[Guest]

Before you take the tire off put the pieces of scrap wood you'll need together to the right height so they fit snugly below the wheel. Makes it a little easier.

Figuring the height after tire is off or during the install is not going to be as accurate.