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Buellxb9s
Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 01:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

In the search I found bits and pieces of this but what the hell do you use to stick in the axle to turn it loose?? I found that I will need a 36MM Socket but a socket won't do me any good if I don't have some kind of allen wrench of some sort.. And where can I get both pieces at.. I am trying to take my Rear wheel off to get a new tire and got stopped at the axle.
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Diablobrian
Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 02:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

It is a 7/8 allen wrench. there should be a hex tool in the tool kit for use with a socket.

If that's not there, then you can find a spark plug socket with a 7/8 hex on the end,
reverse it on an extension and use that as a cheaters tool. It works very well.
You will have to remove the rubber piece in the socket to do this.

Don't forget the pinch bolts!

Also be sure to follow the manuals proceedure for removing the wheel exactly.
Your belt can be damaged internally if you don't and it gets twisted.
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Buellxb9s
Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 02:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks brian that helps alot..
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Lovematt
Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 09:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You may also find your rear wheel will bind up on the brake side which won't allow you to remove the axle the first time. If this occurs....

Use a tie down on the rear brake side and wrapped it around the swingarm and two of the wheel spokes close to the hub (put soft towel around swingarm and spokes first). Tighten up the strap before loosening the axle and then knock the tire while loosening the axle to break loose. I put a thin film of grease on the axle bearing surface and anti-seize on the threads and the problem has not occurred since.
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Pcmodeler
Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 10:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yeah, I went out and got one of those 7/8 allen wrenches. It worked perfectly because the length of it worked out great for loosening up the axle. It was like it's own little breaker bar.
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Buellxb9s
Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 05:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Well I got the tire off today.. I had an axle bolt in my tool kit and it took a 15/16 socket Which I had on hand. The axle came out with no problems.. Getting the tire off was a little difficult due to the belt but I just kept working it and it came off. It probably would have been alot eaiser if I took the belt guards off but once I had the axle out the bike stand was on the belt guard connected to the swing are so I just worked the belt of the front pulley and it came right out.. I don't think I would have even looked in my tool kit for the axle nut but thanks. Now I have to put it back on..
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Xb9ser
Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 05:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You need to check the SM or you could do very bad damage to your 03 belt!The belt gards need to be off. The 03 belt is very subject to abuse and will break
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Tork
Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 06:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I removed my rear wheel the other day to have my rims powder coated. I went by the manual and didn't have any problems whatsoever.

Some folks don't bother dropping the idler pulley as per the manual, but if you back out the axle about 15 turns, the taper on the axle loosens the belt a little bit, then dropping the idler puller completely slackens the belt so that it comes off the wheel easily without risk of binding, kinking, twisting, etc.

Don't forget to use some anti-seize on the axle when re-assembling or you may have problems getting it out next time.

If you haven't bought a service manual yet, BuellXB9S, do so at your soonest opportunity. It'll be one of the best investments you'll make on your bike.

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Diablobrian
Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 06:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If you pulled it without removing the belt guards on an 03 I'd have a new belt on standby.

Seriously, these belts are very sensitive to even the thought of "mishandling".

I'm Serious. Have a new belt ready.
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Daves
Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 06:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Should I save a belt for you for when yours breaks?
You really need to follow the instructions in the SM to a T or you will damage your belt. Trust me on this, I know.

If your belt does not break the first time you hit it hard going into 2nd gear i will be very surprised.
Do it close to home so you don't have to push very far.
I have belts in stock 145.80
I also have service manuals in stock 52.20
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Xb12rdude
Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 07:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

4" long piece of steel 7/8 Hex stock from local steel distributer, hardware or machine shop also works great and dirt ass cheap.
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Diablobrian
Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 08:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Be aware the hex stock is not hardened and can deform or shear under less stress than
what it would take to do the same to a hardened tool.
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