2002 Buell X1: Chassis 2-11
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REAR WHEEL 2.6
REMOVAL
1. Raise rear wheel off floor using REAR WHEEL SUP-
PORT STAND (Part No. B-41174).
2. Detach rear brake caliper from caliper mount. See
2.14
REAR BRAKE CALIPER
.
NOTE
Do not operate rear brake pedal with rear wheel removed or
caliper piston may be forced out. Reseating piston requires
caliper disassembly.
3. See Figure 2-8. Loosen rear axle nut (1) (metric).
4. Loosen rear axle adjuster locknuts (7) and adjusters (5)
on both sides. Push wheel as far forward as possible.
5. Slip secondary drive belt from bottom of belt sprocket
and remove.
6. Remove rear axle nut (1) (metric), lockwasher (2),
washer (3) and axle carrier (4).
7. See
Figure 2-9. Pull axle (3) and washer (4) out from left
side and remove wheel. Support caliper mount from
frame.
Figure 2-8. Rear Wheel Mounting, Right Side