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"82" maxim 750 rear wheel removal

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by newbiker, Apr 26, 2011.

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    newbiker New Member

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    Hi I am new to biking and just bought an "82" maxim 750. I am trying to remove the rear wheel to put a new tire on and am having trouble getting it off the bike. I have disconnected the brake linkage and stabilizer bar and I have removed the axle but it seams to be stuck in the final drive. Am I missing something else that needs to be disconnected?
     
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    I am having the same problem. I even managed to get the drum brake assembly out of the wheel housing while the wheel was still on. The book says after you get the axel rod out and the brake linkage disconnected all you have to do is push the wheel to the right off the gears. Maybe im missing something too.
     
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    Always an issue. Here's a quick fix... Give it a swift kick...! Yes, it works. Done it many times. Better than a hammer or anything else that will do damage.

    I usually turn may back to the left side and give it a heel kick on the bottom of the tire. Takes a few sometimes but you won't break anything, your bones will before that gear housing does.
     
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    after the swift kick unbolt the bottom of the right shock for some extra wiggle room
     
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    schmuckaholic Well-Known Member

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    Had that problem myself. Talked to the service department of the place where I was buying the tire. His advice?

    "Use a bigger hammer."

    Obviously, you know you don't want to hammer directly on the axle itself -- I used a wooden dowel.
     
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    One good kick and it popped right off. Thanks for the help
     
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    Good deal, works every time.

    Now, if only I could give some people a swift kick in the ass as well. My world would be a much better place... :lol: :lol:
     
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    I grabbed the rear wheel at the 12 and 4 o'clock as viewed from the left side of the bike and all it took was a little shake and the wheel came loose.
     
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