Rear Wheel Removal

[natemoen]

I can't see anywhere where I might use a large phillips screwdriver.

On the brake side of the axle there is a hole drilled through the axle. the hole is about 1/4" in from the end of the axle so it is possible that it is at least partially covered up by the swingarm. You can stick a punch or a screwdriver in there and use that hole to twist and pull on.

You did remove the pinch bolt on the right side of the swingarm didn't you ?

[Stralya]

Oh that hole, right, yes, I've had my phillips in there. I now need a new phillips, bent it 90 degrees. I've tried everything I can think of and it won't budge. Rubber mallet, pipe wrench, WD40 by the pint, it just wont move. I'm putting it all back together, at least I've re build the rear master cylinder, I've taken the fairing off, removed all the front brake components but I've run out of time, it all goes back together unfinished, I'll need a week off to get this gob done and it looks like I'm going to have to take the bike to a professional workshop and see if they can remove the axle.

It hurts, this old bike ownership thing.

Dan.

[crazy steve]

If the axle can't be turned, it's frozen to the final drive; everything else it goes through will turn. Try applying heat to the FD around where the axle sticks out and see if that helps. Try to keep it below 300 degrees...

If even that fails, get bigger hammer and figure on picking up a replacement axle.

[Stralya]

I'm going to have to call in a mechanic. My bike is my only means of transport. I'll swallow my pride and organise a mobile mechanic.

Dan.

[jwhughes3]

I feel your pain Dan...

It hurts, this old bike ownership thing.

Dan that is my new quote of the day.

It can be so rewarding at times yet so frustrating. Just want to ride.


Maybe some better penetrating oil, WD40 is not as good as PB Blaster or Liquid Wrench though I dont know if they are avail down there though.

John

[GLoweVA]

I was in the same boat a month ago.
I couldn't get my rear axle out of my G either.
It would move about an inch out and no further.
It spun just fine, I even broke my phillips screwdriver in the 'pull' hole too.
With some PB Blaster, I ended up using my 3lb sledge to bang the sucker out.
It seemed to hang up on the right side wheel bearing.
Once I got it out, I noticed the shaft was a little rusty, so I ran some fine sandpaper over it and cleaned it up and it slid in and out again.
Unfortunately, I meesed the threads up while banging on it with the hammer.
I did use a piece of wood to 'cushion' the blows, but I was banging on it pretty hard.
Anyhow, I ended up getting a new/used axle off ebay and I ended up making sure I greased that shaft before I put it in so that won't happen again.

[Stralya]

Well I've managed to track down a mobile mechanic who has worked on XS1100's in the past. He's going to finish all the jobs including re building the carbs and synchronising them as well as all the outstanding brake work. It's a good thing I love this bike, he's quoted $1000.00 for the job. It's being done on Wednesday. I'll keep you posted.

Dan.