Removal of rear tire on 79 gs750?

[Guest]

well i went out to get the rear wheel of on my 750 to change the wheel, but found out that my L pipes actually run in front of the axle. I've read Basscliff's article but am still slightly unsure. Do i remove the rear shocks and lift the swingarm and then get the nut and axle off?

[cowboyup3371]

Yes that will be the easiest way to do it but you only need to unbolt the top of your shocks and pull up. Or set the centerstand on a 2x4 to pick the rear wheel up, unbolt the bottoms of your shocks and let the wheel drop down.

[tkent02]

No, leave the axle and the shocks in place. Loosen the axle nut, loosen the chain adjusters and remove the bolt that goes vertically through the end of the adjusters and swing arm, both sides. This leaves a slot for the axle to slide out. Remove the caliper off it's holder. Derail the chain off the sprocket, then the wheel and axle complete can slide out the rear.

[NBraun]

Thanks Tk, i used your method and it was easier than expected!

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Thanks Tk, i used your method and it was easier than expected!

Yeah, those shafties can be a bit more fiddly.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff