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Rear Wheel Removal:
To easily remove the rear wheel from the motorcycle, you will need to be able to jack the bike up a fair distance, apx. 1 foot or more. A motorcycle lift is ideal for this.
WARNING: Do not jack the bike using the oil filter.
1. Break the torque on the axle nut before jacking the bike;
2. Jack the bike and secure it;
3. Loosen the axle nut;
4. Loosen the drive chain adjusters on both sides of the swingarm.
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5. Disconnect the brake rod from the brake arm;
6. Remove the cotter pin, nut, washers and bolt from the stopper arm on the brake panel.
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7. Remove the axle nut, right side collar and rear axle (note the positions of the two side collars for reassembly);
8. Slide the rear wheel forward and remove the chain from the rear sprocket;
9. Remove the rear wheel.
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Installation:
1. Position the wheel between the swingarms and losely install the chain over the rear sprocket, then slide the axle (from the left side) through the swingarm, side collar, wheel hub, other side collar and opposite swingarm. (NOTE: You might find it easier to have help. Also, I always preffered holding the wheel against the left side collar and left swingarm until the axle was into the wheel hub, then position the right side collar before sliding the axle the rest of the way.)
2. Install the axle nut, but don't tighten it yet;
3. Connect the brake stopper arm to the brake panel with bolt, seat washer, washer and nut. Tighten the nut to 14 lb.ft.;
4. Install the NEW cotter pin. Connect the brake rod to the brake arm;
5. Adjust the drive chain ( Ref: Task 01 - Drive Chain );
6. Adjust the rear brake freeplay ( Ref: Task 04 - Brake System );
7. Tighten the axle nut to 69 lb.ft..
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Front Wheel Removal:
1. Raise and support the motorcycle using a lift or jack;
2. Remove the screw and speedometer cable from the speedomter gear.
Note: VT750C and VT750CD/CD2 (1998-2000)
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2. Remove the screw and speed sensor from the speedometer gear.
Note: VT750C3/VT750CD3 VT750CD/CD2 (after 2000)
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3. Loosen the axle pinch bolts(4);
4. Loosen then remove the axle bolt from the axle and then remove the axle and front wheel.
NOTE: Do not operate the front brake level while the front wheel is removed. This will make it difficult to fit the brake disc between the pads when reinstalling the wheel.
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Installation:
1. Install the front wheel between the fork legs, so that the brake disc is positioned between the pads, being careful not to damage the pads;
2. Apply a thin coat of grease to the front axle and install it through the fork legs and wheel hub;
3. Position the lug on the speedometer gear box tagainst the back of the stopper on the fork leg;
4. Install and tighten the front axle bolt to 42 lb.ft.;
5. Lower the bike so that the front wheel is touching the ground. Then, while holding the front brake on... pump the front suspension up and down several times to seat the axle and check front brake operation;
6. Tighten the axle pinch bolts to 16 lb.ft.
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7. Install the speedometer cable and tighten the screw securely.
Note: VT750C and VT750CD/CD2 (1998-2000)
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8. Install the speed sensor and tighten the screw securely.
Note: VT750C3/VT750CD3 VT750CD/CD2 (after 2000)
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