How to Remove Harley V Rod Rear Wheel

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How to Remove Harley V Rod Rear Wheel

The Harley-Davidson V-Rod is a big motorcycle with a powerful engine that can cause damage to the rear tier and rear end of the motorcycle. You may need to remove the rear wheel from your Harley V-Rod for a number of reasons: upgrades, damage repair or basic maintenance.

Things You'll Need

  • Wrench
  • Pliers
  • Hammer
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place the Harley V-Rod onto a motorcycle stand to get the rear wheel off of the ground.

    • 2

      Remove the axle nut securing the rear wheel on the frame of the Harley V-Rod using the wrench and pliers.

    • 3

      Hammer the wheel axle out of the wheel axle hole. Push the wheel toward the engine to loosen the chain or belt.

    • 4

      Remove the drive chain or belt from the rear wheel. Pull the rear wheel away from the Harley V-Rod.

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References

  • "Donny’s Unauthorized Technical Guide to Harley Davidson 1936-2008: Volume I: The Twin Cam;" by Donny Petersen; Oct 29, 2007
  • Photo Credit Jupiterimages/Comstock/Getty Images

Comments

  • Tony Monty Nov 05, 2010
    How do you hammer the axle nut out, when the pipes lay in front of it??? Tell me you don't have to take the pipes off??? Please help!!!!!!!

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