Replacing rear wheel/axle a bit of a pain???

[Stevoh]

  Recent booster shot in my left arm has left me with a bad case of SIRVA, strength in that arm is down to about 20%, replaced my rear brake pads and just couldn't get the rear wheel  back in, so I just used a ratchet straps and presto easy as, it's a Shet job with two good arms, I'm sure others have already done this.

 

Edited February 18, 2022 by Stevoh

[Dougie]

29 minutes ago, Stevoh said:

  Recent booster shot in my left arm has left me with a bad case of SIRVA, strength in that arm is down to about 20%, replaced my rear brake pads and just couldn't get the rear wheel  back in, so I just used a ratchet straps and presto easy as, it's a Shet job with two good arms, I'm sure others have already done this.

 

Nice tip 

[BikeBrother]

yes, I do the same. I also replaced the rear axel the other way, meaning with the bolt to screw on on the right side in the swingarm.  reason is if i have to loosen it,i can use my foot to push. much easier.

[bth2]

I found i have similar issues fitting the rear wheel. i use a wooden shallow angle wedge . if the wedge is in the correct position , i just run the wheel up on it and fit the spindle. right to left as above. the brake caliper is also a pain when fitting the spindle.so i use a cable tie to hold it in place.

[TexasT700]

Also, don't put chain on wheel sprocket before installing axle bolt. A LOT easier without weight and pull of chain.  Just hang chain on swing arm, put it on sprocket AFTER axle is in place. Don't ask me how I know!

[thepointchris]

On 2/18/2022 at 1:04 AM, Stevoh said:

  Recent booster shot in my left arm has left me with a bad case of SIRVA, strength in that arm is down to about 20%, replaced my rear brake pads and just couldn't get the rear wheel  back in, so I just used a ratchet straps and presto easy as, it's a Shet job with two good arms, I'm sure others have already done this.

 

 

I changed mine easy enough without removing the wheel, unless you wanted the wheel out anyway? nice tip though, I need to install ABS rings soon. 

[whisperquiet]

I use an air wedge to lift the wheel up to the right height for the axle install.   It is the third hand you sometimes need.

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Edited July 10, 2022 by whisperquiet

[rumrum]

A tip I saw somewhere was to zip tie the brake calliper bracket to the swingarm thus freeing up the rest of your hands to replace the wheel, then cut it off afterwards. I tried it the other day and it works a treat.

[whisperquiet]

10 hours ago, rumrum said:

A tip I saw somewhere was to zip tie the brake calliper bracket to the swingarm thus freeing up the rest of your hands to replace the wheel, then cut it off afterwards. I tried it the other day and it works a treat.

I’ve used a zip tie on several calipers to hold things in place……they are not cut off and don’t affect anything.