Rear wheel removal on 74 850

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Bit more detail on where the issue is would be good. Is the axle out as an example.
 
It's a two piece axle.
1. Make sure left side axle nut is tight.
2. Disconnect speedo cable.
3. Loosen right side axle and remove.
4. Remove right axle spacer.
5. Slide wheel to the right, it will now disengage from drum,sprocket assembly leaving sprocket, chain and brake in place.
6. Lift out wheel.
7. If removal of sprocket/drum is require, disconnect chain, brake cable.
8. Remove left side nut, slide out sprocket/drum/brake assembly unit.
 
Been turning what?

note Michael 's post

1. Make sure left side axle nut is tight.
 
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Sounds like you removed the left nut.
If you have, reinstall it and the washer, making sure the tangs of the stub axle engage the swing arm.
Torque to 40lbs +.
Now loosen axle on right side, remove and proceed from there.

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#2 screws into #44 which is held on by #3
 
MichaelB said:
It's a two piece axle.
1. Make sure left side axle nut is tight.
2. Disconnect speedo cable.
3. Loosen right side axle and remove.
4. Remove right axle spacer.
5. Slide wheel to the right, it will now disengage from drum,sprocket assembly leaving sprocket, chain and brake in place.
6. Lift out wheel.
7. If removal of sprocket/drum is require, disconnect chain, brake cable.
8. Remove left side nut, slide out sprocket/drum/brake assembly unit.
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Left side was a little loose when I got it...have right side out about 3 inches but its just spinning..put left side back and the fight side still spinning...tks for response..
 
If you over 3", It's probably just hung up on the inside.
To be sure, tighten up left side as suggested.
When you turn the right axle, confirm the left stub axle is not spinning.
Keep unscrewing and pulling, probably have to support and wobble the wheel a little as you're pulling it out.
You can NOT drive it out from the other side. Takes patience and little finagling.
Yes, it's a PITA.....
 
If the right side is out 3" the thread unscrewed completely , but if it's not been apart for year's then the axle can rust between the bearings and stick. Turning and pulling slowly can work. Grease the axle when reassembling so it does not happen next time.
 
kommando said:
Bit more detail on where the issue is would be good. Is the axle out as an example.
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Right side just spinning out about 3 inches...tighten left side back..still have right side out 3 and just spinning..I ran it back in and have repeated that most of the afternoon...not sure how to post photos on her yet
 
Try making sure the rear wheel is level. Then you can put a crescent wrench on the axle side that is three inches out .... hit the wrench with a hammer and it should come out. My thinking is that it "hangs up" on you because it needs to come straight out ... and an unsupported wheel NOT being straight; prevents this. Another reason to switch to Don Penders one piece rear axle. (with his new double row bearing of course)

Online store - Wheel bearing 4203 Double Row 20.00 USD

the hard to come by double row 4203 for front and rear wheels.
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Online store - Norton Axles 50.00 USD

Stainless axle and stub axle nut for cush drive rear wheels.
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The thread on the axle (R/H) has around 1 inch of thread.
The axle goes into the dummy axle (L./H) bore by around 2 inches before it can be tightened so there is at least 3 inches from tight to clear the two at axle removal.
If you can move the axle by even two inches it should be removable.

Maybe put something under the wheel (timber) so it can sit vertically easily unloaded to avoid any bind.

If you have 3 inches and the axle turns easily it is only in the bores of the two wheel bearings.
I can't remember if with the R/H spacer out the brake unit can be removed for a better visual.
 
Littlefeat, It sounds like you have rust or some other shit jamining your axle inside the wheel bearing. Turning it will not achieve anything because all that will happen is the bearing will turn only because the axle is stuck inside it. Assuming that is the case, all you can do is tap it in and out until you remove whatever is jamming the axle. It will take a bit of time and effort but that's life.

READ THE OTHER HINTS ABOUT HOLDING THE WHEEL AT THE RIGHT HEIGHT AND USING A CRESCENT SPANNER ON THE AXLE SHAFT TO ENABLE HITTING THE AXLE OUT.

Normally, that axle is removed on a regular basis because the rear tyre doesn't last very long on these bikes. 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

Timewarp. Ya cant remove that spacer until you have the axle out.

DERECK
 
kerinorton said:
Timewarp. Ya cant remove that spacer until you have the axle out.

DERECK
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A very valid point.. lol. (That will teach me doing a post add on with no thought to it)

Well at least when the axle is out it can be cleaned up an wiped with some grease so the next time is easy.
 
Time Warp said:
If you have 3 inches and the axle turns easily it is only in the bores of the two wheel bearings.
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The axle (spindle) doesn't come into contact with the wheel bearings as they locate on the shouldered ends of the bearing spacer.
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It's hung up on some rust or debris of some kind
You will need use something as a slide hammer to pull the spindle out
Be patient and it'll come
 
L.A.B. said:
The axle (spindle) doesn't come into contact with the wheel bearings as they locate on the shouldered ends of the bearing spacer.
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I forgot about that too.
The perils of always having well maintained motorcycles but you might have to wonder how the axle is moving some three inches without drama.
Perhaps a bodger has been at work there in the past, time will tell unless it is a simple binding issue.
 
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