Removing rear tire on Vulcan 750!

AMH · 09-13-2006

Hello to all,
I needed to grease the shaft on my (04) 750 with 6k miles. Just wondering if I have to remove the right muffler or can I just take the shocks off and drop the frame low enough & take the axle bolt out?

Also, should I replace the O-ring? Kawasaki told me it shouldn't need replacing on 2004!

Thanks in advance for replies and happy riding!

Rick_in_P.A Wa. · 09-13-2006

I dropped the shocks seemed a better idea than risk damaging one of those pipe gaskets

Rubline · 09-14-2006

Just unbolt the bottom of the shocks and the swing arm with lower enough for the axle bolt to slide out. A little trick though, Before you put your bike on the center stand, but a peice of 2X6 under the stand before you raise it. It will raise the bike so you can remove the back tire more easily. As far as the O ring, inspect it,, the decide if you need to replace it. Prob not though.

**2WheelFun** · 09-14-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMH

Hello to all,
I needed to grease the shaft on my (04) 750 with 6k miles. Just wondering if I have to remove the right muffler or can I just take the shocks off and drop the frame low enough & take the axle bolt out?

Also, should I replace the O-ring? Kawasaki told me it shouldn't need replacing on 2004!

Thanks in advance for replies and happy riding!

Here's a great step by step with pics.

http://www.cdthayer.com/cruisermaint_2.htm

windrider18 · 09-14-2006

IIRC, the last time we did that on DH's 750, we didn't remove the mufflers, just the shocks. However, you may want to invest in a lift as it makes the job much easier (we have a Craftsman lift). The 750's frame will sit on the lift with no problems.

You also might want to recruit some help. A second person makes the job easier

GreenJello · 09-14-2006

750's got a center stand, so I'm guessing the lift isn't necessary.

windrider18 · 09-14-2006

After having done it, the lift makes life easier...trust me.

Rubline · 09-14-2006

I removed the rear tire without removing the muffler. I had greased the splines on my 06. Good thing I did, the splines didnt have much grease at all. The entire job took me two hours from start to finish.

**2WheelFun** · 09-15-2006

When we owned 2 750's I did the maintenance on both of them in short order. Here are some pics I took of that maintenance.

**2WheelFun** · 09-15-2006

**2WheelFun** · 09-15-2006

It's an easier job that you might think. The nice thing about using the harbor freight lift is that you can set your tools and parts on it as you continue to work while sitting in a chair...very comfy I might add!

P.S. The garage has been cleaned up.

09-13-2006	#1 (permalink)
AMH Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 14	Removing rear tire on Vulcan 750! Hello to all, I needed to grease the shaft on my (04) 750 with 6k miles. Just wondering if I have to remove the right muffler or can I just take the shocks off and drop the frame low enough & take the axle bolt out? Also, should I replace the O-ring? Kawasaki told me it shouldn't need replacing on 2004! Thanks in advance for replies and happy riding!

09-13-2006	#2 (permalink)
Rick_in_P.A Wa. Eliminating all others BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: BC/USA Posts: 912	I dropped the shocks seemed a better idea than risk damaging one of those pipe gaskets __________________ ZL900 GSX750SE #197 I didn't change my mind.....I just added to my ORIGINAL PLAN

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windrider18 Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 694	IIRC, the last time we did that on DH's 750, we didn't remove the mufflers, just the shocks. However, you may want to invest in a lift as it makes the job much easier (we have a Craftsman lift). The 750's frame will sit on the lift with no problems. You also might want to recruit some help. A second person makes the job easier __________________ Angela '02 ZR-7S Metallic Blue Violet "Bluebird" "I am not pretty baggage! I ride my own!"

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GreenJello Neuromancer Lvl 13 BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 519	750's got a center stand, so I'm guessing the lift isn't necessary. __________________ The only valid censorship of ideas is the right of people not to listen. ~Tommy Smothers

09-14-2006	#7 (permalink)
windrider18 Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 694	After having done it, the lift makes life easier...trust me. __________________ Angela '02 ZR-7S Metallic Blue Violet "Bluebird" "I am not pretty baggage! I ride my own!"

09-14-2006	#3 (permalink)
Rubline Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 167	Just unbolt the bottom of the shocks and the swing arm with lower enough for the axle bolt to slide out. A little trick though, Before you put your bike on the center stand, but a peice of 2X6 under the stand before you raise it. It will raise the bike so you can remove the back tire more easily. As far as the O ring, inspect it,, the decide if you need to replace it. Prob not though.

09-14-2006	#8 (permalink)
Rubline Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 167	I removed the rear tire without removing the muffler. I had greased the splines on my 06. Good thing I did, the splines didnt have much grease at all. The entire job took me two hours from start to finish.

09-15-2006	#9 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 32,674	When we owned 2 750's I did the maintenance on both of them in short order. Here are some pics I took of that maintenance. __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

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2WheelFun the "fun" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 32,674	__________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

09-15-2006	#11 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 32,674	It's an easier job that you might think. The nice thing about using the harbor freight lift is that you can set your tools and parts on it as you continue to work while sitting in a chair...very comfy I might add! P.S. The garage has been cleaned up. __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

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