Rear Tire Removal

[93Octane]

I know this may be simple but I was wondering if there is a trick to get the rear tire off. I bought the tool off of ebay that fits the nut perfectly. I placed it on my 1/4" drive and tired to turn the nut. It wouldn't budge. I wouldnt think that you need an impact wrench but maybe you do. Anyone have experience with this issue?

[dave2riff]

Hah! I remember doing the same with my first dirtbike eons ago. Keep in
mind the torque spec on the left side is 156 nm and the right side is 177 nm.
Picture two gorillas with a 4-foot Snap-on. Release torque is generally
higher than these torque settings for a variety of reasons, so what you
need is a stout 1/2" drive wrench that is at least 24 inches long (if you
don't have an impact driver). Be careful-- you can knock the bike over
doing this (I've seen guys standing on their home-made pipe extensions).
Might consider having someone stabilize the bike while you do this, esp.
if it's just on the sidestand. Also make sure the socket is fully seated on
the nut and not at any angle while you're applying the pressure.

You will need a torque wrench to re-insall the nut correctly. Then there is
the issue of lining up the safety clip with the holes in the axle (don't get me
started on this...) Sometimes, the simplest-sounding tasks can magnify into
something more than expected. Sound familiar?

[93Octane]

i guess a cheater bar of some sort will do. i think it might be a good investment to get an impact wrench. i have a single sided rear stand that lifts the tire up but that does no good because the rear tire will spin.

so in other words there is no way to unscrew the rear socket by hand with a regular 1/2" drive.

[desmolvr]

Make sure the bike is in gear and stand on the rear brake.

[Kamperkitjay]

I keep the bike on the ground on its side stand, remove clip, stand on brake, and loosen the nut,,,then put the bike on my pit bull... For the reverse I put the wheel back on snug then drop it to the floor for final torque!!! I prefer to safety wire the clip....

[freezer16801]

impact does it in a snap.

[AZ_Scott]

Originally Posted by 93Octane

i guess a cheater bar of some sort will do. i think it might be a good investment to get an impact wrench...

I've had the same Craftsman 1/2" drive impact gun for over 20 years. Absolutely it's a good investment! You can also use it for changing countershaft sprockets, and it makes changing car/truck tires a snap, too.

It's one of those tools that, if you're even thinking about doing your own maintenance on bikes and vehicles, is on the list of must-haves...

[MarksFriggin]

I had no problem getting my rear wheel nut off with a 1/2" breaker bar and the Speedymoto double sided socket. I had the front wheel in my Condor Pit-Stop stand with the bike in gear and the rear wheel on the ground. Once the nut was loose I lifted the rear off the ground and off it came.

[93Octane]

going to buy an impact wrench tonight and then indoor karting afterwards. indoor karting is how us northerners relieve cabin fever.

any issues ill ask but i thank everyone for help. no way can this nut budge.

[freezer16801]

you obviously removed the locking pin first, correct?