Rear wheel removal

[Fearny]

Sorry for dumb question, can the rear wheel be removed whilst bike still on single side paddock stand? I have a screw in the tyre but no puncture as of yet, appreciate all responses

[tiggersteve]

Yes, wheel comes off hub, which stays in place

[Fearny]

Thanks just got to get hold off a 46mm socket now

[Mike_B]

There are 46mm sockets on eBay, so they’re easy to find - just takes a couple of days to arrive.  A lot of them are 3/4” drive though, so check carefully when ordering unless you’re equipped for working on tractors.  :-)

Not sure how well equipped your garage is for tools, but that nut is pretty tight.   I use a 24” breaker bar to crack it loose while the bike is on the side stand, that way you can lean against the bike and put lots of weight on the rear brake pedal without stressing the paddock stand.

BTW it’s 146Nm torque, for tightening it up again.   

[Fearny]

 Thanks Mike👍 appreciate the tips

[Paul2bikes]

Try this one, short reach & 1/2" drive.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162563370074

[Tigermike]

or this one that i bought, the same but made by Bergen, plus a bit cheaper 
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143975728272

[Fearny]

One on order from ebay, arrive from tomorrow. Saw the trailer one

[indytiger1050]

PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE CALIPER. 

Make sure it is installed correctly and will not move or a busted hose is in your future. 

[Fearny]

2ft breaker and 46mm socket arrived today, wheel removed it literally took 2 mins and if only all things were as easy as that. You referring to older model Indy?