The Rear Axle Is Totally STUCK In My Harley V-Rod We Can't Change The Tire

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When you buy a cheap bike you expect to fix somethings and I've been knocking out the problems on my 2002 Harley-Davidson VRSC that had a very rough 34,000 mile life. Today we're going after some big issues including the broken braking system and the bald dry-rotted tires. The Harley fought back with a wheel bearing that has completely seized onto the axles and no matter what we tried we couldn't get it loose. Now it looks like I'll be replacing everything in the rear end and we still need to find a way to get it out of there. The answer at this point will probably be heat or sawzalling through the axle.
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@seanwieland9763 2 года назад

Yo! Glad you’re safe. 🌪

@WatchJRGo 2 года назад

🥇 boom!

@tamayo991 2 года назад

While you are at it - service the front fork neck bearings. They wear real fast on the V-Rod due to the angle of rake.

@MN2_Kevin_Hill_1970 2 года назад

I love the look of the V-Rod. Such a great looking bike.

@mitchellgildea6944 2 года назад

Glad you're safe John! Your channel has become one of my favorite channels on RU-vid

@robertluckowski2618 2 года назад

Love that full size blazer/ 2door Tahoe!!

@DirceuCorsetti 2 года назад

Not a Harley fan but man that bike looks great. I love the satin silver look, just with that the one big handlebar riser/instrument combo could be switched to something sleeker. Also, the new front tire makes all the difference when cornering. At least it used to make on my sports bike.

@bearing_aficionado 2 года назад

Hey man, glad you are good!👍 Hopefully, all of your family and friends made it out good? I've been watching several videos about that tornado. Man, that thing ripped your town up pretty good.

@Dollarhax 2 года назад

I'm not sure what happened with my recommended page, but glad after all these years I've got the algo back on ya. Love the vids duder keep doing you.

@albertcoburn5674 2 года назад

When I was a factory trained tech, we were always told to put a light coat of anti seize on the shafts.

@TheRealAlpha2 2 года назад

I gotta admit it's beautiful bike, and those brakes just add to it. Even with that dent it still looks sweet.

@vincentjenkins4045 2 года назад

Glad your safe

@WatchJRGo 2 года назад

Thanks man! 🍻

@michaelpascual2731 2 года назад

I just replaced the rear tire on my 95 FLSTC and it was a piece of cake because the Last time I grease it up when I put it back together the rear axle slides in and out like butter 🧈 😅 be sure to use a good grease or anti seize compound and the next time will be easy.

@ryanm4319 2 года назад

I live my life by Permatex with silvery fingers.

@docsridingadventures2880 2 года назад

Yep on Harleys that use hub style wheels anti seize goes along way towards helping the next guy

@michaelpascual2731 2 года назад

@@docsridingadventures2880 yeah but the next guy is going to be me every 10000 to 15000 miles at least once a year for me. That's how long the rear tire lasts for me.

@yoyodynepropulsion.systems 2 года назад

Pump up those brakes, pump it up till you are pumped. So pumped.

@WatchJRGo 2 года назад

If you're not pumped up, why do it? 💯

@brantleyhudson2892 2 года назад

That's an absolutely beautiful bike. Love the look of it. The new calipers just add to it too.

@ng-ht1vx 2 года назад

If you're going to get an air hammer, get a CP717 riveter or the Jet equivalent. They take a larger diameter bit. That'll save a lot of beating time as compared to the other air hammers. You just need to make sure the air compressor can keep up with it.

@douglasburnside 2 года назад

A few weeks ago VTuned unboxed and tried out a tool that would make short work of that dent. It worked by spot welding tiny rods that would break off flush with the metal when pulled with a slide hammer. He could pull out the smallest little dents leaving the surface only slightly marred, a bit of sanding and you couldn't tell the dent had been there.

@douglasburnside 2 года назад

Here is a link to VTuned using the tool. You'll see immediately how it works, and how well! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8qHMB0ax5Yw.html

@kylehorn09 2 года назад

I've had this happen on my Sportster before. I literally had to cut through the spacers and the axle on each side with a sawsall. Was able to get it out after that.

@WatchJRGo 2 года назад

Honestly that's probably better than the torch, I might just cut it off 😬

@hackfabrication139 2 года назад

@@WatchJRGo Definitely see if the sawsall will work. The Mr. Torchy plan could result in a number of consequences. Most bad. You're trashing the axle anyway, and replacing all the bearings. Cut both sides and let it all drop out. BTW, my 1993 FLHS factory service manual states to coat the axle in anti-seize before installing. Don't know about the newer bikes with the sealed bearings, mine are old school.

@kylehorn09 2 года назад

I just went out and checked my v-rod. You could definitely cut it out. However it'd be really close on the brake caliper side. But if you mess up the brake caliper bracket, there's your excuse for the brembo brakes.

@mlindholm 2 года назад

@@kylehorn09 Excuse only applies for someone who hasn't already brought the parts and is planning to install.

@toolzshed 2 года назад

The V-Rod looks amazing 🤘🏽🔥

@mike-zu2ib 2 года назад

Excellent videos. I built a 03 vrod up that i got for 2600 with a broken output shaft bearing. Easily the best buy i've ever made. Make sure the output pully and wheel pully are flush after you're done messing with the back wheel. Also belt tension on this bike is real temperamental. I'm ashamed to say ive snapped more than 1 belt due to over-tensioning/ what I believe was undertorquing of the rear axle but which caused the belt cam tensioners to gradually tighten up the belt over time (i could be wrong but its my best guess).

@roydrink 2 года назад

“It’s dripping oil on me.” If it isn’t, it’s not a Harley… 🏍 BTW: You’re probably the only guy with a V-Rod and an Aztec…

@ryanm4319 2 года назад

Pimp combo lol

@denverray494 2 года назад

In 88 I bought a Sportster new. At 700 miles the rear axle seized in the hub, breaking the nut loose. Squeak Squeak Squeak. We used a welder to heat the axle.

@charlesfernandez-693 2 года назад

Thank God you're safe bro.

@31dknight 2 года назад

Great video from JR.

@SixWheelsDown 2 года назад

Auto caption say "Hey im watch Jericho" so now you're watch Jericho. thanks for the vide, Jericho!

@davidfrank2824 2 года назад

The way I do it is with a air chisel. I used the one with the pointy tip. There's a little indentation on the rear shaft. Normally a few pulls on the trigger and it pops right through. Every time I remove the axles I automatically clean off all the past junk and reapply anti-seize. Once I have an axle out I've never had to resort to anything else other than a couple taps with a regular hammer.

@DanielA23 Год назад

I just had this issue on my 2010 VRSCF. I have ceramic bearings and had to use a small sledge and a long socket extension. Bearings were good but the person who put it on last time clearly used some dollar store grease and it was more tacky than slippery. I used synthetic Amsoil racing grease and everything has been good so far.

@alexandrecouture2462 2 года назад

Looks like a nice local shop at the beginning!

@marktilley388 2 года назад

The center baffles have definitely been removed from the slip ons. If you want it quieter you can put some originals back on . For a little better sound either try some Vance and Hines or some Rhinehart slip ons

@Jay0346 2 года назад

Really like this harley build

@charlieryan1736 2 года назад

Those brakes look amazing 👌

@MassiveTrackHunter 2 года назад

You guys are hilarious. Tornado siren going off in the background would send most of the rest of the country into their shelters, but you're out just casually getting work done! XD XD XD

@jeremywimer8842 2 года назад

Just bought the same tires for my VTX 1800N. On my bike they are good for about 8000 miles. Heavy bike, lots of torque.

@tomschmitt6510 2 года назад

When are we getting more Vrod videos. I just bought a 2002 Vrod and I’m excited to see you replace the bearings and the clutch.

@decapitofamily3410 2 года назад

Stay safe out there JR - Twisters be angry this week! Yikes!

@dashbel506 2 года назад

Such a cool bike looks awesome 😎

@edpoints1127 2 года назад

That axle stinks... I was hoping for a win by the end of the video. I've had really good luck with my Hilti Te55 switched over to hammer. I cut the point off a pointed concrete breaking bit. It hits dang hard! FYI Also cut off a different bit and welded a ring of pipe on for pounding ground rods. Good luck. Waiting to see the bike finished. 🤟

@rpavlik1 2 года назад

Yeah that front looks slick now. The new brakes are like twice the size, make the old ones look like bicycle brakes. Just needs more heat-and-beat for the back I guess...

@WatchJRGo 2 года назад

It's coming out one way or another 😁

@ozzypawsborneprinceofbarkness 2 года назад

@@WatchJRGo try an air hammer

@communistjrotc1 2 года назад

Any more content about that tornado coming soon? Glad everyone's safe btw

@chrisnorton2837 2 года назад

That bike is so frickin sweet.

@stacydornan9765 2 года назад

More Maaco he seems like a cool cat,great vid JR

@stevenreynolds2327 2 года назад

Keep straping it down like that and you will be buying fork seals to. The position of that ignition switch is the about the nuttyiest thing I ever seen.

@liambrady9852 2 года назад

I had a 240 rear tyre and air shocks on my Vrod, man I miss that bike!

@justintaketa946 2 года назад

The winds are the same here in Oregon

@sh60guy25 2 года назад

I love my 09 V-Rod muscle. Just want to put a set of sport bike forks and brakes on the front. Body kits are all over e-bay.

@itsnotme07 2 года назад

I think it was at least 200 feet, cause you had to turn it around. HAHA. That's one wicked cool looking and now sounding (not that loud) Harley!!

@ceebee4334 2 года назад

Can you post a video of the removing of the rear axle on the vrod? You had said that an air hammer would likely be used as well as a chance the bearings would be replaced. This is a problem on many motorcycles with age and it would be helpful to those of us who have this same issue to know how to resolve it. Love the vrod project!

@martykath4427 2 года назад

Myself and a friend put his WR 400 sideways into a hydraulic press to remove the swing arm bolt. It took 5 plus tonnes of force to shift. As for a Harley without a muffler heck there are more noisy Harleys around than you can poke a stick at.

@jeffrogers2180 2 года назад

I'm sure you made sure it was done right, but it's surprising how many times I've seen tires mounted the wrong way so the rotation is backwards.

@WatchJRGo 2 года назад

Rotation is right for sure 🍻

@williammc3183 2 года назад

It sure looked like the groove was going backwards on the front tire, but I defer to the experts ... and JR, who visually verified the rotation. Very cool looking bike , probably the only factory HD I would consider owning besides a Sportster .

@edfrawley4356 2 года назад

I was wondering if using something like a gear puller to push the axle out would work. Probably irrelevant but it sounds like the bearing and axle are galvanically welded to each other. Heat would probably work but is risky. Soaking in PB Blaster may help if you can get it where its needed. Good news is that bike looks better every time I see it.

@WatchJRGo 2 года назад

I was soaking it with penetrant 😬

@glassvial 2 года назад

Maybe that new dent puller device that vTuned got could help with the tank on this thing, other than that good luck getting that wheel bearing and etc. out of the back end and hope your shop, yourself and your family all survived that tornado intact!

@ramfrancisuk 2 года назад

Saw one of these bikes in London last week

@lcheaton1130 2 года назад

2 Door Tahoe, Blazer, Yukon sighting!! @1:45 These things have become super popular and expensive.

@Speedycat 2 года назад

4:29 aww the Kitty!

@brucebelitz3451 2 года назад

They are still a good looking bike!

@glendekoker3682 2 года назад

Nice bike

@RB-pl7hw 2 года назад

More about Marco's vacuum brake bleeder. I want one!

@Cartier_specialist 2 года назад

A straight piped Harley is the norm, I wish the guys that do that knew how obnoxious it is.

@bgee461 2 года назад

What? You don't enjoy having your ears raped while sitting at a red light while the Harley next to you revs his engine?

@unstablebobgable 2 года назад

If I could work on the Harley Davidson V-Rod with Watch JR Goes and Marcos I would drink the shot of whiskey and the cold Bartle Skeets and roll up the Number and get all schmoked up.

@philipthompson7341 2 года назад

Dealt with that on both bikes & cars, air hammer. Soak it real good & have at it, may take a min but it’ll break lose. Cool old bike!

@squatch422able 2 года назад

That bike is bad azzzzz.

@keasbeydave 2 года назад

Grid problems man. It's a great looking bike though.

@thetranfamily3910 Год назад

@Watchjrgo did you ever get the rear wheel installed and also rear brembo brake caliper? Does it just fit right in without any modification

@chuckhammel2360 2 года назад

Anti seize the new axle and bearing ID's before assembly!

@michellericard4850 2 года назад

RALLY FIGHTER PLEASE 🙏🏼 💪🏼💪🏼

@TheTexasCoder 2 года назад

Tell us more about the Magnum in the background!

@1mandanceparty 2 года назад

"how much of it are you trying to do? " AKA go away lol

@jpcii 2 года назад

BFH always helps

@tylerherring4883 2 года назад

I’d love to see you get a motorcycle lift and put out more Harley content!

@cherishctz 2 года назад

Use induction heating tool!👍🏼

@franklaskus2395 2 года назад

Them old Harley four piston calipers had a problem. As the pads wear down the piston will not move out. The seal pulls the piston back to the old position causing an air gap between the pad and rotor. Usually happens on dual brake bikes where the pads are half worn or more. This will give you excessive front brake lever travel or a soft feel like air is in the system. To fix it replace the pads or remove the caliper and apply the break until the pads will not go back on the rotor. Then open the pads just enough to put the caliper back on. Do both sides

@CR7659 2 года назад

Somebody here curbed a couple of bike tires last week. I almost stopped to see about picking them up. I have this trailer somebody made with a '36 Chevy axle that is like a two year only 5x4.25 pattern, so the only wheels that fit are the artillery that came on it or possibly Volvo 240. The wheels on it are like 18x4. So finding tires to fit without spending more than the trailer is worth is an issue. It's mostly used around the yard, they don't have to be great tires, but I could use one without a big hole in the side/.

@kurtzxcvb3481 2 года назад

It's not dripping oil it's sweating horsepower

@WatchJRGo 2 года назад

Hahah, sweating all over the place 😂

@brucebelitz3451 2 года назад

And the Fonz jumps the truck!

@rwdplz1 2 года назад

Can you lay a press on it's side and just back the bike into it?

@jjager13 2 года назад

Yup, air hammer is your friend, up north in the rust belt that's what they use

@trainmanbob 2 года назад

I know nothing about motor bikes. Never wanted one and never even been on one. However I am very keen on safety and riding a bike like that with no helmet is tantamount to insanity. If you fall off, and lets face it you are not infalable , you could injure yourself for life, or indeed end up with no life.....dead. Nice looking bike though.

@WildChinoise 2 года назад

It's a great looking bike. Is the drive belt in good condition? What kind of life span can you get from them?

@willgallatin2802 2 года назад

PB blaster to quench the axle and bearing for 2 or 3 cycles. Then hit it with a 20# sledge. Put in a new axle and bearings when you get it apart. Also don't overdo it with the heat on that rim or you'll trash it too.

@upsidedowndog1256 2 года назад

HD puts the axles in backwards so exhaust removal is necessary. Don't use anti sieze, use Bel Ray waterproof grease on the axle. Next time will be easy.

@billgatesisanerd 2 года назад

Think you need a nice pair of Tank Straps for your motorcycle ;)

@vettepicking 2 года назад

a great episode would be to clean marcos shop!!

@cbwillpower 2 года назад

Do you have the part number for the Brembo brake calipers and disk. I have 2003 V-Rod

@willgallatin2802 2 года назад

Try this link. Usually works quite well for me. partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/ronnies/partsfinder.htm

@chynaman04 2 года назад

5:18 things started getting weird 🤣🤣

@brickriver9627 2 года назад

how much work are you trying to do?

@TheBarberShopScott 2 года назад

Miss little Ben! Sad it's being so miserable tk work on

@elbolillo2703 2 года назад

It was a good idea to change the pads. the break fluid could have compromised the old pad, causing it to fail.

@completefemboyr.n.g1308 2 года назад

Similar thing happened to me on my bike riding home

@rscrod 2 года назад

You have to support the rear wheel. I'll bet the pulley bearing will not last. Try spinning the axle back and forth. Check Amazon for parts.

@sethchyna 2 года назад

did you get that vrod from tn by chance?

@JoseOrtega-df3zj 10 месяцев назад

What CVO Brembo calipers are does? Any part number?

@WatchJRGo 10 месяцев назад

It's not even CVO... all V-Rods after 2014 or something have the Brembos, you can just buy calipers off a newer one. Have to change the discs and pads too, your Harley dealer will have those 🍻

@michaeluplandcausa7878 2 года назад

"V" 4 Victory! Yeah! But who won? Or should I ask what won? Haha. Harley, Harley, Harley....

@grzhoppa 2 года назад

My 2003 rear axle seized a few years ago. Harley could not get it free with the Air hammer. They had to cut it and replace…

@shawnmason5290 2 года назад

I wish I had those non-dealer motorcycle parts and repair sources near me in Central Illinois. I would have my Old XL600 R ripping like it should be Instead of selling it