Rear wheel removal (help)

[Johnny Baja]

Hello all,

Rear wheel removal on a Ulysses XB12
Is there a step by step thread here or video somewhere?

Many thanks,

John

 

[34nineteen]

Hello all,

Rear wheel removal on a Ulysses XB12
Is there a step by step thread here or video somewhere?

Many thanks,

John

Let me make you a step by step thread:

1. Make sure your computer is connected to the internet.
2. Open up your browser.
3. Type "www.buellmods.com" into the address bar.
4. Click on "Go to Manuals" under Manuals.
5. Click on XB-X (or any XB should work).
6. Choose either "embedded viewer", "open external" or "download". Your choice, but I like "embedded viewer".
7. Click on "embedded viewer" then choose "full screeen"
8. In the table of contents, find "Chassis" (section 2) and scroll to it.
9. In section 2, locate "rear wheel" and scroll down to the page indicated.
10. BOOM! A step by step procedure with pictures and torque specs, written for Buell owners by the Buell Motorcycle company themselves!

You're welcome!

As an added bonus, these instructions cover everything from basic maintenance, suspension setup and even engine/transmission rebuilding. And you can download them to your computer/phone whatever to reference later even if you dont have an internet connection.

 

[Cooter]

5/16" allen for the pinch bolt under the swingarm, Buell tool from the tool bag (or 3/4" hex) for the axle. Remove wheel. Done. I appreciate you asking, but the fact you don't know about this non-motorcycle-specific, ultra simple job, does worry me.

So I'm afraid you don't know to use the instructions posted by 34;19 above to see that installation procedure and factory torque specs need to be followed closely or you will be on a desolate highway in Idaho after the total solar eclipse, waiting for a friend to travel to two different part stores 100 miles away from you and 100 miles apart to get you the parts you need to continue 1 foot. His name is Johnnie. The Sun will be going down. You will owe him dinner.

But you saved $20 to have a real mechanic do it for you!

Win?

 

[Barrett]

John: It's a very simple straight-forward procedure. Click link below for X model...click tab for your model year...wheel section...read.

Axle pinch bolt is on bottom right side of swingarm

Removing caliper from left side of swingarm via 2 allen attachment bolts makes job much easier

You will find 1 or more "paint dobs" on inside of wheel. They are wheel-to-tire alignment marks to offset weight differences. Manual describes them and how they are referenced to your new tire

Highly recommend replacing both wheel bearings first time you do this. Establishes a baseline for you.

Carefully check condition of inner wheel spacer. It is the long hollow tube you'll find inside the wheel. Must be pristine.

ALWAYS install new wheel bearings rotor side first. Light coating of plain grease should be applied to the exterior surface of spacer tube.

Improvising with common tools below works well if factory tool kit containing axle removal tool is missing.

http://buellmods.com/manuals.html

 

[Hypefxx]

Im planning to change my rear tires so I saw this video. A lot easier than the manual.
https://youtu.be/4EqR_PX5XkU

 

[Pushr0d]

Following the tightening procedure for the axle bolt is very important! And do not go 'discount' with the bearings, especially if you have the two-bearing wheel.

 

[Effxfinity]

There are .any step by step video on youtube. I had a terrible time changing my rear tire. No shops will touch a buell or I should say not many. The one shop that did told me the rear axle was seized to the bearing spacer and wouldn't touch it. I tackled it myself with first researching everything. Finally I ended up cutting the old axle before realizing that it was crossthreaded and not seized. After loosening the keeper bolt at the bottom of swingarm the axle wouldn't turn the 15 or so times recommended. With a long bar and some heat I got it out. Got new bolt spacer and bearings for nor so cheap. St. Paul harley. Goodluck. They can be challenging to fix i.e. parts bur well worth it. I love my torque monster ulysses xb12x!!!

 

[Effxfinity]

John: It's a very simple straight-forward procedure. Click link below for X model...click tab for your model year...wheel section...read.

Axle pinch bolt is on bottom right side of swingarm

Removing caliper from left side of swingarm via 2 allen attachment bolts makes job much easier

You will find 1 or more "paint dobs" on inside of wheel. They are wheel-to-tire alignment marks to offset weight differences. Manual describes them and how they are referenced to your new tire

Highly recommend replacing both wheel bearings first time you do this. Establishes a baseline for you.

Carefully check condition of inner wheel spacer. It is the long hollow tube you'll find inside the wheel. Must be pristine.

ALWAYS install new wheel bearings rotor side first. Light coating of plain grease should be applied to the exterior surface of spacer tube.

Improvising with common tools below works well if factory tool kit containing axle removal tool is missing.

http://buellmods.com/manuals.html

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Nicely done.

 

[34nineteen]

Yes, there are. You just have to think a little outside the box.

I know this one says it is for removing the fuel pump, but he also removes the rear wheel. With the bike swinging from a rope, no less.

 

[34nineteen]

Here is another video.

 

[34nineteen]

and another

 

[34nineteen]

and another

 

[34nineteen]

and 1125 which is the same but backwards

 

[34nineteen]

Heres one where someone talks a lot about it, but doesnt actually do it. CoOter can relate to this.

 

[34nineteen]

and another... even set to music.

 

[Skibum41061961]

Let me make you a step by step thread:

1. Make sure your computer is connected to the internet.
2. Open up your browser.
3. Type "www.buellmods.com" into the address bar.
4. Click on "Go to Manuals" under Manuals.
5. Click on XB-X (or any XB should work).
6. Choose either "embedded viewer", "open external" or "download". Your choice, but I like "embedded viewer".
7. Click on "embedded viewer" then choose "full screeen"
8. In the table of contents, find "Chassis" (section 2) and scroll to it.
9. In section 2, locate "rear wheel" and scroll down to the page indicated.
10. BOOM! A step by step procedure with pictures and torque specs, written for Buell owners by the Buell Motorcycle company themselves!

You're welcome!

As an added bonus, these instructions cover everything from basic maintenance, suspension setup and even engine/transmission rebuilding. And you can download them to your computer/phone whatever to reference later even if you dont have an internet connection.

I paid to download a Factory Shop Manual for my Ulysses before I found a Free download for it.
The coolest part are the Blue links in the Index. Click on the Blue Link for the page you want to go to and it does it.
I also printed out 750 pages and put it in a binder. My laser printer quality is rather poor.

 

[Skibum41061961]

Hello all,

Rear wheel removal on a Ulysses XB12
Is there a step by step thread here or video somewhere?

Many thanks,

John

The Trick is in the Idler pulley. Also the axle is tapered. screw the axle out 20 turns then the belt is loose and easier to remove.

 

[BuddyB]

Taking the wheel off the bike is child's play... Just follow the manual. Just remember the anti seize when re assembling.

I know the thread is about wheel removal but just FYI...

The real trick is to change the tire without buggering up the rim. Ask me how I know. After about six or seven tire changes, I've developed a fairly good process. I got tired of paying some shop almost half of what a good tire cost just to change the tire. And that's with me just taking the tire/rim and new tire to the shop.

Breaking the bead is the B!tch of it all. Liquor and swear words help. A GOOD 8 foot 2X4 and a block strategically placed under the running boards of my RV Van works quite well. If I wasn't such a tight wad, I'd invest in a real motorcycle bead breaker. But as Franklin said, 'a penny saved is a penny earned.',

Also I figured out how to just 'cut' the old tire out of the rim. Tin snipes and a dremel (for cutting the wire cords in the bead) work just fine. Putting the new tire on the rim takes two things. Plenty of heat (sit that tire in the sun) and lots 'O' soap. Wham Bam thank you Mam. Goes on in a jiffy. Putting the tire on the rim is really easy all said.

Then you gotta balance the tire/wheel. I used to use a home made deal but invested in a motorcycle tire balancer. Works nice. Buy the weights and have at it.

I'm not sure about anyone else but the buell's torque kind of eats back tires. At least with me. (bad right hand affliction I guess) And if you are buying at least High end hypersport type tires, you are spending a chunk of change on those things. Dunlop Q3+ were my go to. They became hard to find so I am experimenting with others at this point.

Hope you all had a good holiday season. Ride fast, Don't Die.

 

[c3powil]

Taking the wheel off the bike is child's play... Just follow the manual. Just remember the anti seize when re assembling.

I know the thread is about wheel removal but just FYI...

The real trick is to change the tire without buggering up the rim. Ask me how I know. After about six or seven tire changes, I've developed a fairly good process. I got tired of paying some shop almost half of what a good tire cost just to change the tire. And that's with me just taking the tire/rim and new tire to the shop.

Breaking the bead is the B!tch of it all. Liquor and swear words help. A GOOD 8 foot 2X4 and a block strategically placed under the running boards of my RV Van works quite well. If I wasn't such a tight wad, I'd invest in a real motorcycle bead breaker. But as Franklin said, 'a penny saved is a penny earned.',

Also I figured out how to just 'cut' the old tire out of the rim. Tin snipes and a dremel (for cutting the wire cords in the bead) work just fine. Putting the new tire on the rim takes two things. Plenty of heat (sit that tire in the sun) and lots 'O' soap. Wham Bam thank you Mam. Goes on in a jiffy. Putting the tire on the rim is really easy all said.

Then you gotta balance the tire/wheel. I used to use a home made deal but invested in a motorcycle tire balancer. Works nice. Buy the weights and have at it.

I'm not sure about anyone else but the buell's torque kind of eats back tires. At least with me. (bad right hand affliction I guess) And if you are buying at least High end hypersport type tires, you are spending a chunk of change on those things. Dunlop Q3+ were my go to. They became hard to find so I am experimenting with others at this point.

Hope you all had a good holiday season. Ride fast, Don't Die.

I recently changed the front tire on my Xb9 and I can confirm. Breaking the bead is by far the hardest part. Although all I had was the motion pro tire iron and bead breaker combo tool. Your method sounds a lot easier. Good excuse for me to go buy a RV.