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Stuckon removing rear wheel on GS1100GL

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Hi there - in all the manuals and the wonderful document by BikeCliff the nut on the rear wheel is on the brake side but mine is on the shaft side. See photos. I've tried tapping the end of the bolt thru but I think I am missing a step. Please advise.

Thank you!

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More pics of how I hung the bike and what is supported. Did I miss anything?

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It appears I need a special tool

See step 5 on page 30 of this PDF manual

"Loosen the axel shaft holder bolt and draw out the axel shaft."

Sounds easy, and I bet it is with the tool in this picture. :-(
 
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I updated one photo and circled the bolt which must be loose before you can tap the axle out. I hope this helps someone because I sure feel dumb, but educated. :o
 
Hi,

I always take off that bolt holding the rear brake line, then take off the caliper (remove the two bolts on either side of the piston) and hang it somewhere, either on the upper shock mount stud or using a line like you have. That bolt holding the rear brake line is also a pinch bolt. Once you have the brake line loose the axle is no longer "pinched" and should come out.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
"Hi there - in all the manuals and the wonderful document by BikeCliff the nut on the rear wheel is on the brake side but mine is on the shaft side. See photos."

On the earlier model shafties, 79, 80, and 81, the axle nut is on the brake side.

On the 82 and 83 GS850G and GL, GS1000G and GL, and GS1100G and GL, as well as the GK models, the axle nut is on the shaft side.

You obviously have the more recent model shaftie. I can tell by the different "spoke" pattern on the wheel.

Nick Diaz
Middletown, MD
 
rustybronco said:
By the way, I like your method of lifting your bike. ;)
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I actualy lifted it with a car jack on the bracket for the center stand (which is gone) and then steadied it with the straps. I was a little afraid this heavy girl would pull the roof down!
 
BassCliff said:
Hi,

I always take off that bolt holding the rear brake line, then take off the caliper (remove the two bolts on either side of the piston) and hang it somewhere, either on the upper shock mount stud or using a line like you have. That bolt holding the rear brake line is also a pinch bolt. Once you have the brake line loose the axle is no longer "pinched" and should come out.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
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And of course now I remember reading just that in y our article! :o
 
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