How To Remove & Install Rear Wheel - Harley Davidson Softail

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This is a step by step instructional video on how to remove and reinstall the rear wheel on a Harley Davidson Softail that came from the factory with a 200mm rear tire. While I’m working on a 2006 Night Train (FXSTBI), other year & model Harley’s came with this configuration (see below). This job seems fairly straight forward, but it is anything but. There are quite a few pit-falls you need to watch out for and ultimately can be a P.I.T.A. especially if it is your first time. I’ll cover various tips & tricks to make this job quick & easy. With a little practice you can have this job done in less then hour, even if you take your time.
2006 was the first year that Harley Davidson came out with a motorcycle with a 200mm rear tire from the factory. At that time it included the Night Train (FXSTB & FXSTBI), Standard (FXST & FXSTI), and Springer (FXSTS & FXSTSI) models. Later on the Cross Bones (FLSTSB & FLSTSBI), Fat Boy (FLSTF & FLSTFI) and Fat Boy Lo (FLSTFB & FLSTFBI) came out with this size rear tire. There may be other models that I’m not aware of that came this rear tire. The Fat Boy & Fat Boy Lo are still in production with this 200mm rear tire as of 2014.
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The information in this video is for educational purposes only. Pet Rock assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use the information in this video at your own risk. Pet Rock recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Pet Rock.

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@jimharris1356 2 года назад

I watch this video every 12,000 + miles when I have to change my rear tire on my 2007 Softtail Deluxe so that I do it right. It keeps me from second guessing myself. A big thank you.

@petrocksgarage 2 года назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it and the views. 😀

@craiggallagher3501 29 дней назад

Thank you for putting together a video where you explain things clearly and also show everything with close up video. I’m trying to do more maintenance and repairs on my bike because the only harley dealer within 50 of me closed last year. Because of your videos i just replaced front and rear tires and brakes in my garage. I know a lot of people are laughing thinking that’s so easy but, hey I did it myself and I couldn’t have without your videos. So Thank You. CG.

@petrocksgarage 29 дней назад

No problem. Glad my videos are helping you out. I'd recommend picking up the factory service manual for your year & model bike. You should be able to order it from HD's web site. It is a treasure trove of info on how to maintain your bike yourself. There also may be an indy shop in your area to handle bigger jobs. Good luck.

@royklemm4229 4 года назад

I am a member of Fix My Hog; could not choose a topic I want, even when typing it in slot. So, I resorted to RU-vid and like Robert stated, EVERY WORD of praise to you!! PERFECT !

@petrocksgarage 4 года назад

Thanks a lot. I'm glad my video helped you out.

@SA-hk8xj 5 лет назад

I’ve got a 2002 FatBoy. I’ve done many different maintenance items on the bike, but never thought I could tackle the tires. After watching your video, I feel I have the confidence in doing this. Your video was edited perfectly and instructions were clear and easy to understand. Thanks for the inspiration for me to do more perspiration on my own bike 👍😎

@petrocksgarage 5 лет назад

No problem. I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

@RobertPaulDoran 8 лет назад

This is the best instruction video of ANY KIND that I have seen. The fact that you are aware of "Wasted words, wasted time" prompts you to speed through those non essential bits which means that every second is used for ACTUAL instruction. You have an excellent practical understanding of "mechanical" logic and order of operations which again translates to time saved and very "Real World" tips and tricks for the "Average Joe". You have earned a new Subscriber. Thank you for taking the time to thoughtfully put together this video. I'll be Trolling your page for more.

@petrocksgarage 8 лет назад

+RobertPaulDoran, wow. Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@teliamarietv 6 лет назад

Dam 76k you ride the shit out of that soft tail. Nice video to the point. Tired of paying Harley dealership stupid money when my car knowledge can easily transfer over with the “proper” tutorial. Thanks man.

@tinkermoto 4 года назад

@@petrocksgarage 3 years later and that guy is spot on. Great video.

@petrocksgarage 4 года назад

@@tinkermoto Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@joshuamaloneG19 3 года назад

This dude nailed it.

@brendencoggeshall1686 3 месяца назад

I just watched a few of your videos. Started with the transmission fluid change and have been just going through the list. I have a 2008 night train and man I have to thank you. You have saved me a lot of money by showing me how simple it really is to work on my bike. Finally someone I wasn’t to subscribe to

@petrocksgarage 3 месяца назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I'm glad my videos are helping you out. Thats why I make them. Pay it forward.

@ckslim8671 9 лет назад

Just used this video to get my 06 Fatboy's tires changed. Saved me tons of aggravation and turned it into barely a 3 hour job total. Thanks for making such a great video!

@petrocksgarage 9 лет назад

Christian Keifer, thats great!! I’m glad it helped you out. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

@andreduguay1627 2 года назад

Excellent job. Easy to follow and understand. Good camera angles. An all round professional job in all regards. I was going to spend 200 dollars to get it done but not anymore. You've shown us how to it with best results than we could ever hope for, rather than letting someone do it who doesn't give a shit about your ride. Thanks again.

@petrocksgarage 2 года назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I'm glad my video helped you out.

@jac5431 5 лет назад

Another great video tutorial, thank you! You describe what to do in a straightforward, methodical manner that inspires confidence and the leap of faith in oneself to believe they too can successfully complete this task. For novice mechanics and tinkerers alike, this is essential. And great tip on how to remove the rear wheel without having to adjust or even touch the wheel-alignment bolts. Thanks again for this very helpful video.

@petrocksgarage 5 лет назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@dnlkelly0 9 лет назад

This is by far the best video I've ever watched on "how to" in the mechanic field. Excellent Job. No guess work like most of them these days. Your an excellent teacher.

@petrocksgarage 9 лет назад

Daniel Kelly, thanks a lot. I really appreciate it. I’m glad the video helped you out. That is my goal.

@dougholland8852 5 лет назад

Excellent video, and appreciate the step by step details from begin to the end of the job. This will be a big help both for replacing the rear tire and replacing brake pads. The best video I have found on youtube. Thanks man!

@petrocksgarage 5 лет назад

I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

@ryanheagrty8142 4 года назад

Rear tire on a 90 Harley Davidson Sportster

@anthonysilva5934 7 лет назад

Finally, someone who know how to do an instructional video and get straight to the point without useless info. Great job and great know how to video.

@petrocksgarage 7 лет назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@frankobrien1371 4 года назад

I assume the 58 down likes were from Harley Mechanics. Extremely good instructional video, thanks.

@petrocksgarage 4 года назад

"You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all the people all of the time" - Poet John Lydgate

@stevehibbard9723 9 лет назад

Love the way you get to the point explaining in detail using plain language. great video

@petrocksgarage 9 лет назад

Steve Hibbard, thanks...

@Tom-gk3cv 2 года назад

Bro... You saved my ass! I had all of my axle parts (both axles) apart, and laid out getting degreased. I went inside for 30 seconds, and I come out to my kid shuffling them all around

@petrocksgarage 2 года назад

No problem. Glad to be of service. Having your parts shuffled around is every DIY'ers nightmare. I had a similar issue once where I came back from lunch to find my cat batting around some small parts I had laid out on the bench matching how it was on the vehicle. Thankfully I had taken pictures while taking it apart.

@williamchildress1724 3 года назад

Very informative. Thank you for not beating around the bush and getting directly into what I needed to know. 5/5

@petrocksgarage 3 года назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@Jeff82556 3 года назад

BTW, your video is the absolute best on RU-vid when it comes to learning about replacing the rear disc brake pads. The other ones I've seen are not nearly as specific and/or precisely explained. THANKS for that!

@petrocksgarage 3 года назад

Thanks a lot. I'm glad my video helped you out.

@Macboy62 8 лет назад

This is best format of help videos I have seen and you have some great tips you're class mechanic and I would trust you with my Fat Boy.

@petrocksgarage 8 лет назад

+Stuart Bainbridge, thanks a lot I appreciate it. I'm glad my videos help you out.

@yinyanglovebomb 3 года назад

Awesome video on so many levels. Thanks for not fluffing the video with stuff you don’t need to hear. Excellent instruction. Please keep them coming👍

@petrocksgarage 3 года назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@gkruegin 2 года назад

Your video is the best video on how to change the rear tire. I followed your steps and it worked perfectly. Thank you

@petrocksgarage 2 года назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I'm glad my video helped you out.

@mikedraper138 2 года назад

Thank you for a great video from start to finish! Many including myself have owned a bike for years before removing the rear wheel which can be a real adventure the first time. Thanks for all the helpful tips and info!

@petrocksgarage 2 года назад

I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@albertoenriquezr.t.3149 Месяц назад

Great Video! I followed your instructions and I removed my rear tire and replaced my brake pads on my Fatboy 2017...

@petrocksgarage Месяц назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I'm glad my video helped you out.

@GaLlIoNGP69 8 лет назад

Formidable, thanks man! Great tuto, perfectly clear. I'm gonna start working on my FXSTI 2005 tomorrow. Thanks again. Gaétan

@petrocksgarage 8 лет назад

+Gaétan Paquin, no problem. Glad to be of service.

@robcareaga7711 4 года назад

Fantastic instructional and very well presented. As an avg DIY guy working on a 2007 Softail custom (FXSTC), I found your entire presentation easy to follow and very well edited. Excellent and thank you very much for sharing your knowledge & skill. Hope Vinny's still helpin' out. :)

@petrocksgarage 4 года назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Yes, Vinny is still my little helper.

@rwes2940 2 года назад

yep, ya always want to keep the rubber intact for as long as possible!. Great job on this video

@petrocksgarage 2 года назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@christopheragraves 7 лет назад

Thanks for taking the time to do this video bro. It helps to see someone else complete a project before taking it on yourself. Subscribed.

@petrocksgarage 7 лет назад

I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching, commenting & subscribing. I really appreciate it.

@bobcobillas3564 8 лет назад

thanks man for taking the time to post this vid. well done !!!

@petrocksgarage 8 лет назад

+Bob Cobillas, thanks a lot for taking the time to watch & comment. I appreciate it.

@6174ever 9 лет назад

No nonsense, just very usable information.

@petrocksgarage 9 лет назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Glad it was helpful to you.

@jamiebleau8889 15 часов назад

Great video. Thank you for the details. Totally agree with taking wheels off yourself and and getting the shop to change the tire out. But I loosened and tried to pry my exhaust away. it was too tight still. and I felt like I might do some damage. Then i figured out that if you take the brake calipre off before you jack it up the bolts come out easy when you just sit on the bike and use the susupension travel to get the bolts passed your exhaust. same when reinstalling. Just might help some of you avoid the exhaust removal or damage from prying.

@petrocksgarage 12 часов назад

Thanks a lot. Glad to be of service. Re getting the caliper off, how easy it is entirely depends on your exhaust and where it sits relative to the calipers. With my exhaust, sitting on the bike puts the bolts in a worse position. For some exhaust pipes, removing the pipes entirely is the only way to get access to the caliper bolts or even be able to remove the rear axle. And for those with shorty pipes they don't have to touch the exhaust at all. Either way, I'm glad you figured out a method that works for you. Thanks for sharing. It is thinking outside the box for sure.

@jansirkia3809 5 лет назад

Great show n' tell. I now feel confident I'll manage swap brake disk & tire on my beloved 02 night train Harley. Thanks Dude!

@petrocksgarage 5 лет назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I'm glad my video helped you out.

@larrysmith8435 8 лет назад

Thanks. Watched your video before pulling the wheel on my 95 FLSTC. Job went really smooth for an amateur wrench like me. Much appreciated.

@petrocksgarage 8 лет назад

+Larry Smith, thats awesome! Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@MrSmoothstrings 5 лет назад

Thank you for such great instructions. You explained everything so well. I have an 06 Softail Deuce FXSTD. I'm about to change out my front tire. I only rode my bike on week ends. It only has about 11K miles on it. I wanted some advance knowledge on how to remove the back tire for later. My back tire still looks great. My front tire is just at the little wear symbols. Thanks again!

@petrocksgarage 5 лет назад

Thanks a lot. I'm glad my video helped you out. I also have a video on how to remove the front wheel. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-orPTdaFIukk.html

@allenmicheal8134 3 месяца назад

Great close up video, and clear instructions. Very helpful for when I put new rotors and pads on my Fatboy! Thanks for your informative video!

@petrocksgarage 3 месяца назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@joelucero6703 7 лет назад

Damn! Thanks for taking the time and effort to make this video. U saved a lot of people from headaches, cussing, pitching wrenches, knuckle sanding, and host of other stress relieving activities!

@petrocksgarage 7 лет назад

I'm glad my video helped you, and others out. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

@thejerseyj9422 3 года назад

Thank you for your efforts and I'll be using this video later this week when I replace my rear tire on my '04 Fat Boy. PS, "A little dab'll do ya" !!! I was thinking that same thing before I saw the caption. We're showing our age ! ✌

@petrocksgarage 3 года назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I'm glad my video will help you out. Re 'little dab': I don't think it shows our age. I think it shows our good memory, education & appreciation for the "classics". :-)

@EuroboostUSA 3 года назад

Great instructional. Thanks for the effort in gettin me back up on two wheels

@petrocksgarage 3 года назад

Thanks a lot. I'm glad my video is helping you out. Thats why I make them.

@gforsythe7 7 лет назад

Thank you for making and posting this video. If i couldn't learn and do these types of repairs myself, I wouldn't be able to ride nearly as much!

@petrocksgarage 7 лет назад

Glad to be of service. :-)

@larryderuyscher4448 9 лет назад

Thanks brother for the great video. Just bought an 09 crossbones and needs a rear tire. I'll be doing this procedure very soon. Couldn't have done it without this video. Thanks again

@petrocksgarage 9 лет назад

Larry DeRuyscher, no problem. I’m glad it helped. Enjoy the new (to you) ride. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

@fredcarter7003 7 месяцев назад

This one of the best videos I’ve seen on RU-vid,thanks for sharing this video with us,,,,awesome I’m now a subscriber to your channel

@petrocksgarage 7 месяцев назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@napieraustin 6 лет назад

Great video. Was able to watch by the toolbox and get all the tools I needed as I watched good job!

@petrocksgarage 6 лет назад

Thanks a lot. I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

@MotorcyclerideCyprus 9 лет назад

great video, after watching this I will now take my wheel off my Harley Davidson rocker c and get my new Tyre fitted, subscribed

@petrocksgarage 9 лет назад

Thats great!! Glad to hear it. Thanks...

@speedyspeed8492 8 лет назад

Just found your videos today and subscribed they're awesome very helpful keep up the good work. Love your train I have an 09 best bike Harley ever made.

@petrocksgarage 8 лет назад

+Speedy Speed, thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Yeah, I love my train too. I'm not a fan of chrome. You have to clean it all the time. Too bad HD discontinued NTs though. All the more incentive to keep mine running for many many years to come.

@anthonypuchowicz7682 8 лет назад

Thanks for the excellent video!! Very informative. Really appreciate the step by step explanation!! I'm not a Gear head or a bike wrench but I do like to attempt to do stuff on my bike. Thanks again!

@petrocksgarage 8 лет назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@jimmcconnell4921 7 лет назад

Great video!!! I followed the step-by-steps and had no issues.

@petrocksgarage 7 лет назад

Thats great! I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

@dylancracken 7 лет назад

Subscribed off of this first time i watched. Very informative, thank you for the time and effort helping out other riders like myself. Much appreciated.

@petrocksgarage 7 лет назад

Thanks alot. I appreciate it.

@michaelpadilla2544 7 лет назад

Could not have said it better than Robert Doran. Now feel very confident that I can do mine! Great video!

@petrocksgarage 7 лет назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@unclefreakinmike 8 лет назад

Thanks for posting such a great vid! Very well done! Keep them coming!

@petrocksgarage 8 лет назад

+unclefreakinmike, thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@craigtillman8808 5 лет назад

Good informative video. Best tyre change one on RU-vid

@petrocksgarage 5 лет назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@yungoldhead215 8 лет назад

I am a Harley Davidson technician and this is exactly how we do it ! Great job !

@petrocksgarage 8 лет назад

+yungoldhead215, thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@MrDirtysteve75 5 лет назад

I was told you dont have to mess with the adjusters as it is possible to drop the wheel straight down. This is my first harley my other bike have had chains or drive shafts.

@ALTMED 7 лет назад

I wonder what would world travelers on Harley Davidsons do when they have a flat tier in the middle of nowhere. Or on bikes that don't have center stands. Amazing video, I enjoyed every second. Thank you for sharing.

@petrocksgarage 7 лет назад

Good question. I would assume they would do the same thing any other motorcycle rider would do in that situation: carry a 'fix-a-flat' kit with them and try to fix it on the side of the road. Otherwise, call a toe-truck to bring it to a local shop. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

@williamjohnson6517 3 года назад

Should be able to plug it like any other tubless Tyre unless you have a spoke wheel with a inner tube . Then it's tow truck city.This video was very good because I found that little rubber on the floor when I took my rear Tyre off and wondered where it came from?🤔😳😂😎🇺🇸

@2lomp 5 лет назад

A good informative, detailed video, it is the fine detail that matters. Good man 👍

@petrocksgarage 5 лет назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@tonyarlo1247 8 лет назад

Thank god for the net and videos like yours.. Makes life much easier, saves me time to ride more.. Thanks bud, keepem comming.

@petrocksgarage 8 лет назад

+Goufy Arlo, thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@davesmith6173 7 лет назад

Did the brake pads no problems,gonna install new fork oil this week.Looks pretty simple per manual.Also on my list is a new clutch pack and cable,and all fluids change.The cheap harbor freight lift more then paid for itself,just in back pain alone on my tired 68 year old body.Hope to see more bike vids, yours are the best i see on here, Thanks

@petrocksgarage 7 лет назад

Unless the clutch is slipping, I would leave the clutch pack alone. They can last a lot longer then people think. I've got over 85k on the stock clutch pack on my bike. But definitely change all the fluids and adjust the clutch & clutch cable etc. I would also squirt some cable lube down the clutch cable & throttle/idler cables too to give you a smoother/easier clutch & throttle movement. Glad to hear my videos are helping you out. I have a good number of vids already recorded, I just need to get the time to edit them. My spare time is seriously limited.

@davesmith6173 7 лет назад

Clutch not slipping,but the bike has been sitting for a while ,Its a 04 with 4800 mi when i bought it.Last clutch i did was a dry clutch in my 68 XLCH. Now since i am recently widowed, guess i just am trying to keep myself busy.I also had zero free time back 45 years ago,would find myself in the garage all hours of the night.Thanks

@petrocksgarage 7 лет назад

You bought an '04 bike recently and it only had 4800 miles on it? Wow, that bike is barely broken in. :-) But honestly, I wouldn't touch the clutch pack unless it is slipping. They don't wear out with age. They wear out with use. It goes with the old adage of "if it aint broke don't fix it". Sorry to hear about your loss. Going for long rides is a good way to spend your time. :-) My dad had a similar "need to keep busy" idea when he retired a number of years go. He bought a 1931 Model-A Ford built the same month and year he was born and proceeded to tear it down to bare frame and rebuilt/restored it to factory condition. Now he rides around town in it all the time and in parades etc. He says he busier now then he was when he was working. :-)

@axgrinder6420 2 года назад

Thanks for adding the rotor and tire cleaning. It’s always over looked.

@petrocksgarage 2 года назад

No problem. Glad to be of service.

@brandonfontaine5095 5 лет назад

Very informative as well as straight to the point. Great video!

@petrocksgarage 5 лет назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@kristofferbates3861 7 лет назад

Great Video! Thanks for thanking the time to create it. You have saved me a lot of money on my Night Train!

@petrocksgarage 7 лет назад

No problem. I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

@kaboomer4297 9 лет назад

Once again, great instructional video. I will refer to it when I change the rear tire on my 1995 FLSTN.

@petrocksgarage 9 лет назад

*****, once again, thanks a lot. I appreciate it. :-D

@MULSIPHER 9 лет назад

Very good presentation of how to remove and install rear wheel on a Harley, Thanks a bunch!

@petrocksgarage 9 лет назад

MULSIPHER, thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@keithwhitney1648 9 лет назад

Thanks for a terrific video, have been shying away from doing this because of realigning fear. Thanks for alleviating that fear and providing the steps.

@petrocksgarage 9 лет назад

Keith Whitney, no problem. Good luck.

@33LEAD 8 лет назад

Very helpful, and well done. I'm going to tackle this project now. Thank you!

@petrocksgarage 8 лет назад

+33LEAD, thanks a lot. Good luck...

@dongoodman5272 9 лет назад

So glad I watched this video before changing my tire. Lots of helpful "tricks" made it easy.Thanks.

@petrocksgarage 9 лет назад

Thats great!! Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@stanmendoza638 5 лет назад

Badass bro.. it can’t get any better then that.. 👌👍🤓

@petrocksgarage 5 лет назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@keithbaggett5319 5 лет назад

The most complete and informative video I have found on this topic.

@petrocksgarage 5 лет назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@mrjcg71 7 лет назад

Tons of great tips on here! Thank you!

@petrocksgarage 7 лет назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@TheSlickmelon 2 месяца назад

Saved in my library for future reference, like all the other legit mechanics watching this. Still a great video 👍

@petrocksgarage 2 месяца назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@oclegion7553 6 лет назад

Thank you very much. I had to put a new swing arm on a salvaged softail custom and the wheel removal video was VERY helpful.

@petrocksgarage 6 лет назад

Thats great! I'm glad my video helped you out.

@fabiandiaz5595 5 лет назад

thank you it was just as easy as you made it look, now just have to wait for the paint, thanks again

@petrocksgarage 5 лет назад

Thanks a lot. I'm glad my video helped you out.

@davesmith6173 7 лет назад

Thanks great instructional videos , i picked up a lift like yours and adjusted the clutch and primary tension on my 04 fxsti.Next i will be doing front and rear pads.Dealer did front and rear tires,cause i didnt have a lift ,was 550.00 hell i am spending the kids inheritance lol.. with new tubes and balancing.keep making excellent videos.i also ordered a service manual,by HD. for it.

@petrocksgarage 7 лет назад

Thanks a lot. I'm glad my videos helped you out. Dealers should be ashamed for the prices they charge for relatively simple tasks like removing a tire.

@donvon-g8110 6 месяцев назад

You’re the Man! Answered so much needed questions for a Newbie Harley Owner.

@petrocksgarage 6 месяцев назад

Thats great! I'm glad my video helped you out.

@leshargreaves3727 9 лет назад

Great video - thanks. Full of practical advice and tips!

@petrocksgarage 9 лет назад

Les Hargreaves, thanks.

@thenite187 9 лет назад

Thanks man! Nice information. I love my 06' Night Train and wanna take good care of it. I do not want, wish or need anyone else working on it. How some people graduated their HD Mechanics course is beyond me. Are they a "no leave behind" institution also? Anyway,,, please video and post any or all you Night Train videos. All are helpful and priceless. CHEERS!

@petrocksgarage 9 лет назад

> please video and post any or all you Night Train videos. Thats the plan.

@micknomchong7165 9 лет назад

Well done mate , cheers you have taken out any guess work . all the best from Australia.

@petrocksgarage 9 лет назад

Thanks a lot. I'm glad you found it useful. All the best from the states...

@petroshmo Год назад

Thank you for this! FR, Before this I was repeating the "Drop your wrench" step throughout my repair. Now I know. Only while installing the belt guard... 🤣😂💀

@petrocksgarage Год назад

Yes, dropping your wrench is a critical step in the process. If you don't drop your wrench you're not really trying. 🙂

@John-cc1pc 11 месяцев назад

Excellent. Thank you. Great photography and editing too 😊

@petrocksgarage 11 месяцев назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@davidbonilla2253 9 лет назад

Thanks for the video man. Took me from, hmm wonder exactly the hell this comes off properly, to... off, clean and simple.

@petrocksgarage 9 лет назад

Great!!! I’m glad it helped.

@tommyjay85 6 лет назад

Great vid! What is the best way to actually adjust the rear wheel? I know the measuring part from bolt to bolt..

@petrocksgarage 6 лет назад

If you use the method I show in the video, you don't need to adjust the rear wheel. With that said, on a Softail, measure from the center of the axle to the center of the pivot bolt on the swing arm. The measurement on each side should be identical. The adjustment is done by the bolt that the big notched washer on the axle mates to. Do the side with the belt first and make sure the belt tension is correct before tweaking the other side. It is a process of trial & error. Good luck.

@utahbones3094 6 лет назад

Your videos are the best! I just got a 03 soft tail deuce from dual sport bikes.

@petrocksgarage 6 лет назад

Thanks a lot. Congrats on the new (to you) bike.

@davidgriffiths6179 3 года назад

A superb tutorial. Well done . Thank you.

@petrocksgarage 3 года назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@Davedebucket 7 лет назад

Great Video, need to change both my tyres so might have a play over the Winter, Thanks.

@petrocksgarage 7 лет назад

Thanks. I appreciate it.

@joerodrigues6512 9 лет назад

Great video,excelent detail thank you.

@petrocksgarage 9 лет назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@golferunderpar 9 лет назад

one of the better video’s… Great info and detail…

@petrocksgarage 9 лет назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I try to get as much detail in my videos as possible.

@davidjoaquin141 2 года назад

You make life easy!! Thank you.

@petrocksgarage 2 года назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@cityknights2010 Год назад

What a awsome detailed video thank you

@petrocksgarage Год назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@macpearce 8 лет назад

Thanks a ton. This saved me from having to bring in the bike. Great video, well explained.

@petrocksgarage 8 лет назад

No problem. I'm glad my video helped you out.

@brettpobastad 6 лет назад

Perfect! Made it easy and relatively quick.

@petrocksgarage 6 лет назад

Thanks a lot. I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

@jonnydoey6184 3 года назад

Great description. Helped me to find out that my wheel service did misinstall the spacers left and right. I was already wondering about the new curve performance of my softail evo 🤔

@petrocksgarage 3 года назад

Thanks. I'm glad my video out. If you have the 200mm rear end, I'm also surprised the wheel was able to be installed with the spacers on the wrong sides.

@jonnydoey6184 3 года назад

@@petrocksgarage it is the original 130 rear tire. But they installed it without removing the break caliper or the belt guard...🥲

@forsaken1776 10 часов назад

wish i would of found this before I undid my adjusters. awesome thank you

@petrocksgarage 9 часов назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Good luck with the belt adjustment. There are a number of videos on the subject and its really not too difficult. I don't have a video on it though. I should probably make one at some point. Good luck.

@TheLeftwing71 3 года назад

Very good clear instruction video. Very helpful. Thanks.

@petrocksgarage 2 года назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@lkazanov 9 лет назад

Sir, superb. I was also under the impression that you then have to realign the rear wheel with belt adjustment screws. I guess not. Those notched bushings take care of that. Just apply some pressure to the wheel and then slide them on. Very nice. I also like you demonstrated the anti-seize on your work and the use brake grease.

@petrocksgarage 9 лет назад

lkazanov, thanks a lot. Yeah, you only have to realign the rear wheel if you touch the adjustment screws. If you leave the screws alone then there is no need for an alignment. Saves a ton of time & effort. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

@ismaelbonal6537 8 лет назад

Thanks for this great video. It's one of the most comprehensive and simplest on RU-vid. If I have ABS brakes, would anything change in the above procedure?

@ismaelbonal6537 8 лет назад

BTW, I have a Softail Deluxe 2013

@petrocksgarage 8 лет назад

+Ismael Bonal, thanks. I appreciate it. Having ABS brakes doesn’t change anything. Good luck...

@mychaelritterhoff2520 3 года назад

Excellent instruction. U totally rock!

@petrocksgarage 3 года назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

@paulsmale5436 3 года назад

Awesome video a great resource, always wondered if needed one of those compression type tools for tire replacement. I see now might only need one for belt replacement. Do the drive belts not stretch whatsoever over time? Sould take delivery of my 07 NT pretty soon, I hope.

@petrocksgarage 3 года назад

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Yes, the belts do stretch over time. How much entirely depends on how you ride though. I've only had to adjust mine once since I bought my bike new in '06 (95k miles later). I don't do burn outs of anything like that. Checking the belt tension is part of the normal maintenance schedule. Good luck with your new (to you) ride.

@99rdc 8 лет назад

The video was awesome explaining everything. I wanted to know do you leave the balancing weights where they are or are they replaced every tire change? Also, any experience with dynabeads?

@petrocksgarage 8 лет назад

+99rdc, the tire shop should re-balance the wheel when it installs the new tire. The shop tech will take care of the weights if they need to be changed or moved. I have not used dynabeads. I have read mixed reviews about them. I've never had a problem with wheel weights, so I see no reason to change. Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate it.

@bubbalooey7025 8 лет назад

Great step by step, I have a Deuce, have changed rear tire 4 times, but I change the tire myself, use a C clamp to break the bead and lots of baby powder putting back on, it can be a hassle but rather suffer a little bit rather than pay the local Harley shop a dime.......... Thanks.

@petrocksgarage 8 лет назад

+Bubba Looey, thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Yeah, a lot of guys change their own tires. I've never done it though. My local independent motorcycle shop charges $20 to remove/install a tire on a rim that is off the bike, including balancing. $10 if you buy the tire through them. I'll spend the cash to support a local indie shop.

@bubbalooey7025 8 лет назад

+Pet Rock's Garage I'm retired, had I been working probably have taken the bike in for the change, bought a couple heavy duty tire tools from Harbor Freight that makes it much easier, of course that last bite to get the tire on is sometimes a little tough. My rear is on a mag and since these tires don't last that long I don't bother balancing it, if it was a spoke I might. I also spend couple hours cleaning the aluminum mag and polishing it....hard to do with tire mounted and on bike. My first time I dropped the spacers and wasn't sure how they went back in since one end had a tiny groove around it, finally found the answer online, didn't want to have something bad happen. Seen many youtube videos that there wasn't much actual instruction, sometimes no talking at all, not helpful. Yours was well executed and to the point. Thanks.

@petrocksgarage 8 лет назад

What i meant was I take the wheel to the shop, the bike stays at home, and they will change the tire for $10-$20. I do a lot of riding so an unbalanced tire would annoy me to no end with the excessive vibrations. Thanks a lot for watching and commenting. I appreciate it. I'm glad my videos helped you out.

@pinoyxj 6 лет назад

Very informative. Learned a lot. Was just wondering if alignment was needed?

@petrocksgarage 6 лет назад

Thanks a lot. No, an alignment is not needed if you use the method I show to take the belt off. You would only need an alignment if you touch the alignment bolts on either side of the swing arm. Hope that helps.