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C50T Rider · 11-09-2012, 10:42 AM

Is removing the rear wheel on a 2008 Boulevard very difficult? Thought I might save some money doing it myself when I get a new tire/.

472viper · 11-09-2012, 10:47 AM

It's not difficult but you almost have to have a bike lift in order to get the bike high enough to get the wheel/tire out from under the fender.

C50T Rider · 11-09-2012, 10:59 AM

Do you have to remove the seat and the finder like the Service Manual says>

henry postma · 11-09-2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by C50T Rider

Do you have to remove the seat and the finder like the Service Manual says>

No , you do not have to remove the seat or fender. Like VIPER says, you will need a jack to get the wheel high enough to clear the fender. You will also have to disconnect the brake drum etc. I have done it several times and it is not too big a chore. Just follow directions and take your time

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Henry

C50T Rider · 11-09-2012, 11:09 AM

Thanks Guys!

472viper · 11-09-2012, 11:30 AM

Remove cotter pin and axle nut.

Disconnect brake linkage. Keep track of approximate postion of nut, this is brake adjustment, too far in and brake will overheat, too far out and.......no brake!!

Drive axle out of wheel.

That is where it can get tricky. The axle is notorious for building up a chalky type of corrosion on it that can make pushing the axle out very very difficult. I have had to drive the axle bolt out using a drift and large hammer before.

Axle removed, remove large spacer that is between brake housing and swingarm.

Pull wheel off final drive splines, lower to floor and manuver wheel/tire out from undet the fender.

Reverse steps for reassembly, apply alittle grease to the axle to prevent corrosion, it will make removing axle much easier next time.

Ashamsi · 11-09-2012, 01:31 PM

And don't re use the cotter pin.

Darth Tater · 11-09-2012, 02:28 PM

One word of caution, though. When you put it up on a lift and drop the rear tire, it may get a bit nose heavy. Be careful with how you support it when dropping the tires off or bike may take a nose dive off of the lift.

buckeye4990 · 11-09-2012, 05:45 PM

And while you have the rear wheel off, it would be wise to grease both ends of the drive shaft ... you will have already done 90% of the work involved in getting to the shaft.

472viper · 11-09-2012, 07:43 PM

^^^Truth^^^

11-09-2012, 10:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
C50T Rider Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rear Wheel Is removing the rear wheel on a 2008 Boulevard very difficult? Thought I might save some money doing it myself when I get a new tire/.

11-09-2012, 10:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
472viper Senior VR Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: So. Dak. Sioux Falls Posts: 23,741 Thanks: 753 Thanked 1,527 Times in 1,196 Posts	It's not difficult but you almost have to have a bike lift in order to get the bike high enough to get the wheel/tire out from under the fender. __________________ 2006 M50/C50/109fender/ SE 50 wheels and HD bags 2007 1600 Kawasaki ClassicSOLD 2008 FLHX Street Glide 105th Anniversary #1387 USAF 1973-1977 SoDak ANG 1977-2010 Run my fingers across the bars of his cage and make the little monkey dance

11-09-2012, 11:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
472viper Senior VR Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: So. Dak. Sioux Falls Posts: 23,741 Thanks: 753 Thanked 1,527 Times in 1,196 Posts	Remove cotter pin and axle nut. Disconnect brake linkage. Keep track of approximate postion of nut, this is brake adjustment, too far in and brake will overheat, too far out and.......no brake!! Drive axle out of wheel. That is where it can get tricky. The axle is notorious for building up a chalky type of corrosion on it that can make pushing the axle out very very difficult. I have had to drive the axle bolt out using a drift and large hammer before. Axle removed, remove large spacer that is between brake housing and swingarm. Pull wheel off final drive splines, lower to floor and manuver wheel/tire out from undet the fender. Reverse steps for reassembly, apply alittle grease to the axle to prevent corrosion, it will make removing axle much easier next time. __________________ 2006 M50/C50/109fender/ SE 50 wheels and HD bags 2007 1600 Kawasaki ClassicSOLD 2008 FLHX Street Glide 105th Anniversary #1387 USAF 1973-1977 SoDak ANG 1977-2010 Run my fingers across the bars of his cage and make the little monkey dance

11-09-2012, 01:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ashamsi VR Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 134 Thanks: 26 Thanked 33 Times in 28 Posts	And don't re use the cotter pin. __________________ Ride Safe 2008 Boulevard C50 - Among other things

11-09-2012, 02:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Darth Tater VR Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Wilkes Barre somewhere in northeastern Pennsyltucky Posts: 88 Thanks: 26 Thanked 33 Times in 16 Posts	One word of caution, though. When you put it up on a lift and drop the rear tire, it may get a bit nose heavy. Be careful with how you support it when dropping the tires off or bike may take a nose dive off of the lift. __________________ _____________________________________________ '08 C50T Kuryakyn HyperCharger Intake w/ Stinger Trap Door, American Racing Light Bar, Dobeck Gen 2 FI controller, American Racing slip on mufflers(?), LED mod on Dash Panel, LED Kit, Baron Mini-Tach, DJ Drive Club Member

11-09-2012, 10:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
C50T Rider Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Do you have to remove the seat and the finder like the Service Manual says>

11-09-2012, 11:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
C50T Rider Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Guys!

11-09-2012, 05:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
buckeye4990 Senior VR Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Findlay, OH Posts: 616 Thanks: 16 Thanked 22 Times in 13 Posts	And while you have the rear wheel off, it would be wise to grease both ends of the drive shaft ... you will have already done 90% of the work involved in getting to the shaft.

11-09-2012, 07:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
472viper Senior VR Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: So. Dak. Sioux Falls Posts: 23,741 Thanks: 753 Thanked 1,527 Times in 1,196 Posts	^^^Truth^^^ __________________ 2006 M50/C50/109fender/ SE 50 wheels and HD bags 2007 1600 Kawasaki ClassicSOLD 2008 FLHX Street Glide 105th Anniversary #1387 USAF 1973-1977 SoDak ANG 1977-2010 Run my fingers across the bars of his cage and make the little monkey dance

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