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    Very Active Member Mike,P's Avatar
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    Cool Need help removing hitch to change rear tire / Please

    I removed the caliper and the long bolt that goes thru the axle ,, so what am I missing?? I assume the hitch should come right of with a tug to the rear... Any help is welcome

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    RT-S PE#0060 Gordy's Avatar
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    the hitch fits tight to the swing arm.I USE A SOFT DEADBLOW HAMMER TO tap thehitch back and forth to work it off be careful not to damage the sensor wire when removeing hitch.No need to remove caliper to remove hitch

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    Very Active Member Mike,P's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gordy View Post
    the hitch fits tight to the swing arm.I USE A SOFT DEADBLOW HAMMER TO tap thehitch back and forth to work it off be careful not to damage the sensor wire when removeing hitch.No need to remove caliper to remove hitch
    Thx,, I removed the caliper to change the tire / have to get the hitch off tooo..
    Where is the sensor wire???

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    Very Active Member Mike,P's Avatar
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    Got it A lil rubber mallet love did the trick!!! Thx for the help guys

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    Useful video

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike,P View Post
    I removed the caliper and the long bolt that goes thru the axle ,, so what am I missing?? I assume the hitch should come right of with a tug to the rear... Any help is welcome

    I apologize. I didn't read your question accurately. The video, although perhaps helpful, really doesn't answer your question.

    ​Chris

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    Quote Originally Posted by AbNormy View Post
    Useful video

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