Pulling the rear wheel off.

[DR Buck]

I got plans for some serious farkeling and it will require removal of the rear wheel as well as many other parts of the Spyder. My question is, how hard is it to remove the wheel and do I need any special tools to put it back on?

How hard is it to tension the drive belt? What tools do I need for that?

 

[Bumblebee67]

Here is Lamont's video on the removal of a GS/RS wheel. I would think the RT's ain't much different.... http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?31077-Lamonster-Garage-Rear-Wheel-Removal-RS :thumbup:

 

[NancysToy]

For an RTS or LTD, be sure to disconnect the ACS sensor link before you disconnect the rear shock and drop the swingarm.

 

[DR Buck]

For an RTS or LTD, be sure to disconnect the ACS sensor link before you disconnect the rear shock and drop the swingarm.

Why is this important? If the Spyder is shut off and up on the jack what is the danger?

 

[NancysToy]

Why is this important? If the Spyder is shut off and up on the jack what is the danger?

If you take the rear shock loose to lower the swingarm, you can bend or break the ACS link or damage the ACS sensor. With the shock disconnected, the plastic ACS link is all that is left to support the swingarm, and it will not hold the weight of the tire/wheel. In additiuon, it would orevent you from lowering the swingarm far enough to get the belt off without changing the adjustment. It isn't a problem just jacking things up...only if the rear shock is disconnected.