MileHi Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 I can't freakin' believe it! I just can't get the rear axle to line up with the caliper bracket. I've used up all the tricks that I can think of... The adjusters are all the way in, I have plenty pf slack on the chain and I've even resorted to using a shovel under the tire to lift it straight up. But the damned right side of the wheel lines up below and to the rear of the f@&kin' caliper! I've done the 6mm shock shim. Would that make a difference? Do I need to disconnect the freakin' shock from the swingarm? Would removing the rear pads from the caliper help? Suggestions guys!!! I wanna ride on Thursday and scrub the tire in!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR-RR-XX-CESS Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 My first guess would be that the brake caliper is the problem. Everything needs to be square and the pads pushed back into the calipers. If the wheel is tilted at all you will have the problem you are describing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MileHi Posted August 25, 2004 Author Share Posted August 25, 2004 My first guess would be that the brake caliper is the problem. Everything needs to be square and the pads pushed back into the calipers. If the wheel is tilted at all you will have the problem you are describing. That's kinda what I'm thinking... In the AM I'll try removing the pads for a little more wiggle room. I think I just reached my maximum frustration point. When I hit the wall like that I have to walk away befroe I damage stuff! :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbird Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Whatever you do, do NOT do the "American Chopper wheel install technique", which is using a BIG ASS SLEDGE to install the axle. Not only do you risk messing up your axle, you will DEFINITELY tear up the bearings. I know it can be frustrating, as my first time was too, but now I can do a rear wheel swap (I have 3) in about 2 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willxx23 Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 I ran into the same thing last time I swapped tires the only thing that helped me was a second set of hands. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MileHi Posted August 25, 2004 Author Share Posted August 25, 2004 Whatever you do, do NOT do the "American Chopper wheel install technique", which is using a BIG ASS SLEDGE to install the axle. Not only do you risk messing up your axle, you will DEFINITELY tear up the bearings. I know it can be frustrating, as my first time was too, but now I can do a rear wheel swap (I have 3) in about 2 minutes. That's exactly why I stepped away from the machine. I have 3 1/2 # hand sledge that's perfect for THAT job!!! I just popped an Ambian and I'm startin' to drift off into la-la land... In the morning I will mull over it with a pot of coffee and plan my attack. What really gets me is that it took us less that 20 minutes to setup the HF tire stand and remove the old tire, mount the new tire and balance it... My problem is... I haven't bled on it enough Well G'night guys... I'll catch up with ya in the morning... Post if y'all think of anything else! TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MileHi Posted August 25, 2004 Author Share Posted August 25, 2004 I ran into the same thing last time I swapped tires the only thing that helped me was a second set of hands. :wink: Well a second set of hands did come down to help... But he was already 3 sheets to the wind and was more of a hinderance than a help... :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suf Daddy Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 There may be some visual reference that MAY help, I dunno. Sliding the caliper along the track on the swingarm helped some. If you squeeze the brakes or foot pedal that will close the gap on you. -Suf Daddy http://www.quattro123.com/SprocketandChain...Replacement.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 If you've shimmed the rear, the wheel may line up too high relative to the swingarm, which sounds like the opposite of what you're descibing, so maybe I'm barking up the wrong tree. Did your old tire rest on the ground, or very close to it when the bike was on the centerstand? Anyway, if that is the problem, letting the air out of the tire might solve it. That would allow the wheel to drop a bit and line up with the swingarm. If it turns out this is the problem, just remember to put the centerstand on a piece of 1x6 before removing the wheel next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azxx Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Make sure the caliper is in the swingarm slot and not on the top or bottom it is like a tounge and groove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MileHi Posted August 25, 2004 Author Share Posted August 25, 2004 Well, I got the blasted tire on... I did have to remove the pads on the rear caliper and the wheel lined up w/o any probelms and the axle slipped right on through. Go figure! What gets me is that the pads weren't pressing against the rotor and I did have wiggle room (just not enough???). Thanks for all the suggestions guys! I'm just glad the pads are so easy to remove and re-install! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXXKicker Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 not to totally swipe the topic of your thread, but where the hell did you get that avatar and why does it look familiar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MileHi Posted August 25, 2004 Author Share Posted August 25, 2004 not to totally swipe the topic of your thread, but where the hell did you get that avatar and why does it look familiar? Check out this link http://incolor.inetnebr.com/stuart/riders/ and then you will know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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