Evo Harley Rear Tire Install

The front wheel has already been addressed and a new front tire has been installed. While the front wheel was removed, Mike inspected spoke tension and front rotor hardware.

He also serviced the front wheel bearings, which involved cleaning, repacking grease, and wheel bearing seal replacement. A new speedometer drive seal was also installed during front wheel installation.

Now, Mike has moved along to the Harley rear tire. He has already serviced this rear wheel, just like the front. Additionally, Mike has checked torque on the rear pulley hardware.

As always, Mike stresses the importance of inspecting everything you can—especially when you are in an area of the motorcycle that has been taken apart and opened up.

The drive belt and rear pulley are closely inspected for excessive wear or damage. Mike also inspects upwards, under the rear fender. He verifies that all hardware is secure, especially the rear turn signal mount which is prone to loosening. Mike also inspects any wiring that is routed under the rear fender. He checks for any previous wheel rubbing that would need to be investigated. Rear rotor and rear brake pad conditions have also already been inspected and determined to be in good working condition.

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The Harley rear tire is now lifted into position inside the swingarm and under the rear fender.

Mike slowly lowers the flat jack, periodically stopping to check proper wheel alignment inside the swing arm. The drive belt is pulled over the rear pulley and the left side axle spacer is installed. The axle has been coated with grease or Anti-Seize. When everything is lined up correctly, the axle is pushed through the assembly.

Mike sets belt tracking and belt deflection. After the rear axle nut is torqued to spec and the rear brake is pumped up, the Harley rear tire job is complete.

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