[Skwerlee]

I’m going to pull my rear wheel off tonight so I can run it up to the shop first thing in the morning to have my 240 mounted. As I'm sure many of you know it's about half price if I bring them the wheel as opposed to the whole bike. I’m assuming that removing the rear wheel is pretty straight forward as I’ve done it on dirt-bikes plenty of times. I reviewed the process in the service manual and it looks pretty easy. I did however want to ask a couple of questions. Do I have to remove the rear brake disk and the drive pulley from the wheel so the shop can mount the tire? I don't want to do more than what's necessary. Also, any little tips or tricks that you guys found helpful while removing/reinstalling your Stryker’s rear wheel would be much appreciated.

 

[UrbanRage]

I would remove both. The brake disk is straight forward just remove the bolts. For the pulley grab a hold of it and pull while wiggling it. YOU DON'T NEED TO UNDO THE BOLTS...lol... Under the pulley there are little rubber dammits that you can remove also. Really easy, just remember how they came out...lol...

 

[11Stryker]

I would remove both. The brake disk is straight forward just remove the bolts. For the pulley grab a hold of it and pull while wiggling it. YOU DON'T NEED TO UNDO THE BOLTS...lol... Under the pulley there are little rubber dammits that you can remove also. Really easy, just remember how they came out...lol...

And when you go to put pulley back on a little silicone spray on the rubber grommets will be your Friend Fo Sho!!

 

[Skwerlee]

Thanks for the tips guys. I think I’m going to have the shop take care of it. There’s a motorcycle shop *not a dealership*down the street from where I live that will do everything for $35. That’s a great deal considering most dealerships charge $30 if I bring them the wheel off the bike!

 

[StrykerLiker1]

Skewer,

Jack up the back tire just a little to remove the axle. Take off the muffler before starting.

I used a socket extension to tap the axle out from the right side. When you re-assmble, don't tighten the belt too much. The manual says 5 - 7 mm (1 - 1.5 notches). When I did that, it made a rubbing noise during low speed and decel. I loosened mine up to 10 - 12 mm (a little over 2 notches on the swingarm guage) and the noise is almost gone. I still get a little when the bike is hot and I've been riding a while. It is getting better each day though. I don't think I will mess with it.

Apply lithium soap grease to the axle when you put it back in and also the insides of the grease seals. Make sure to take care of the grease seals before taking the rim up to the shop (pull them and save them) so they don't get lost.

After you get everythiong back on and the belt tension adjusted, before torquing up the axle nut, elevate the rear tire using a jack and start the bike and let it idle in first gear - spinning the rear wheel - so you can ensure the belt is lined up in the middle of the sprocket. You may have to tighten the right side a little more than the left to get the belt to ride more towards the middle (at least I did).

I just did mine a few weeks ago and that's about all I have to offer/recommend.

 

[Skwerlee]

thanks Mike697!