How To Remove & Install Rear Wheel - Harley Davidson Softail

This is a step by step instructional video on how to remove and reinstall the rear wheel on a Harley Davidson Softail that came from the factory with a 200mm rear tire. While I’m working on a 2006 Night Train (FXSTBI), other year & model Harley’s came with this configuration (see below). This job seems fairly straight forward, but it is anything but. There are quite a few pit-falls you need to watch out for and ultimately can be a P.I.T.A. especially if it is your first time. I’ll cover various tips & tricks to make this job quick & easy. With a little practice you can have this job done in less then hour, even if you take your time.
2006 was the first year that Harley Davidson came out with a motorcycle with a 200mm rear tire from the factory. At that time it included the Night Train (FXSTB & FXSTBI), Standard (FXST & FXSTI), and Springer (FXSTS & FXSTSI) models. Later on the Cross Bones (FLSTSB & FLSTSBI), Fat Boy (FLSTF & FLSTFI) and Fat Boy Lo (FLSTFB & FLSTFBI) came out with this size rear tire. There may be other models that I’m not aware of that came this rear tire. The Fat Boy & Fat Boy Lo are still in production with this 200mm rear tire as of 2014.
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The information in this video is for educational purposes only. Pet Rock assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use the information in this video at your own risk. Pet Rock recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Pet Rock.

[@jimharris1356]

I watch this video every 12,000 + miles when I have to change my rear tire on my 2007 Softtail Deluxe so that I do it right. It keeps me from second guessing myself. A big thank you.

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it and the views. 😀

[@craiggallagher3501]

Thank you for putting together a video where you explain things clearly and also show everything with close up video. I’m trying to do more maintenance and repairs on my bike because the only harley dealer within 50 of me closed last year. Because of your videos i just replaced front and rear tires and brakes in my garage. I know a lot of people are laughing thinking that’s so easy but, hey I did it myself and I couldn’t have without your videos. So Thank You. CG.

[@petrocksgarage]

No problem. Glad my videos are helping you out. I'd recommend picking up the factory service manual for your year & model bike. You should be able to order it from HD's web site. It is a treasure trove of info on how to maintain your bike yourself. There also may be an indy shop in your area to handle bigger jobs. Good luck.

[@royklemm4229]

I am a member of Fix My Hog; could not choose a topic I want, even when typing it in slot. So, I resorted to KZbin and like Robert stated, EVERY WORD of praise to you!! PERFECT !

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I'm glad my video helped you out.

[@6174ever]

No nonsense, just very usable information.

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Glad it was helpful to you.

[@RobertPaulDoran]

This is the best instruction video of ANY KIND that I have seen. The fact that you are aware of "Wasted words, wasted time" prompts you to speed through those non essential bits which means that every second is used for ACTUAL instruction. You have an excellent practical understanding of "mechanical" logic and order of operations which again translates to time saved and very "Real World" tips and tricks for the "Average Joe". You have earned a new Subscriber. Thank you for taking the time to thoughtfully put together this video. I'll be Trolling your page for more.

[@petrocksgarage]

+RobertPaulDoran, wow. Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@teliamarietv]

Dam 76k you ride the shit out of that soft tail. Nice video to the point. Tired of paying Harley dealership stupid money when my car knowledge can easily transfer over with the “proper” tutorial. Thanks man.

[@tinkermoto]

@@petrocksgarage 3 years later and that guy is spot on. Great video.

[@petrocksgarage]

@@tinkermoto Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@joshuamaloneG19]

This dude nailed it.

[@ckslim8671]

Just used this video to get my 06 Fatboy's tires changed. Saved me tons of aggravation and turned it into barely a 3 hour job total. Thanks for making such a great video!

[@petrocksgarage]

Christian Keifer, thats great!! I’m glad it helped you out. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

[@SA-hk8xj]

I’ve got a 2002 FatBoy. I’ve done many different maintenance items on the bike, but never thought I could tackle the tires. After watching your video, I feel I have the confidence in doing this. Your video was edited perfectly and instructions were clear and easy to understand. Thanks for the inspiration for me to do more perspiration on my own bike 👍😎

[@petrocksgarage]

No problem. I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

[@andreduguay1627]

Excellent job. Easy to follow and understand. Good camera angles. An all round professional job in all regards. I was going to spend 200 dollars to get it done but not anymore. You've shown us how to it with best results than we could ever hope for, rather than letting someone do it who doesn't give a shit about your ride. Thanks again.

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I'm glad my video helped you out.

[@brendencoggeshall1686]

I just watched a few of your videos. Started with the transmission fluid change and have been just going through the list. I have a 2008 night train and man I have to thank you. You have saved me a lot of money by showing me how simple it really is to work on my bike. Finally someone I wasn’t to subscribe to

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I'm glad my videos are helping you out. Thats why I make them. Pay it forward.

[@Tom-gk3cv]

Bro... You saved my ass! I had all of my axle parts (both axles) apart, and laid out getting degreased. I went inside for 30 seconds, and I come out to my kid shuffling them all around

[@petrocksgarage]

No problem. Glad to be of service. Having your parts shuffled around is every DIY'ers nightmare. I had a similar issue once where I came back from lunch to find my cat batting around some small parts I had laid out on the bench matching how it was on the vehicle. Thankfully I had taken pictures while taking it apart.

[@anthonysilva5934]

Finally, someone who know how to do an instructional video and get straight to the point without useless info. Great job and great know how to video.

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@dnlkelly0]

This is by far the best video I've ever watched on "how to" in the mechanic field. Excellent Job. No guess work like most of them these days. Your an excellent teacher.

[@petrocksgarage]

Daniel Kelly, thanks a lot. I really appreciate it. I’m glad the video helped you out. That is my goal.

[@jac5431]

Another great video tutorial, thank you! You describe what to do in a straightforward, methodical manner that inspires confidence and the leap of faith in oneself to believe they too can successfully complete this task. For novice mechanics and tinkerers alike, this is essential. And great tip on how to remove the rear wheel without having to adjust or even touch the wheel-alignment bolts. Thanks again for this very helpful video.

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@stevehibbard9723]

Love the way you get to the point explaining in detail using plain language. great video

[@petrocksgarage]

Steve Hibbard, thanks...

[@rwes2940]

yep, ya always want to keep the rubber intact for as long as possible!. Great job on this video

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@frankobrien1371]

I assume the 58 down likes were from Harley Mechanics. Extremely good instructional video, thanks.

[@petrocksgarage]

"You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all the people all of the time" - Poet John Lydgate

[@williamchildress1724]

Very informative. Thank you for not beating around the bush and getting directly into what I needed to know. 5/5

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@dougholland8852]

Excellent video, and appreciate the step by step details from begin to the end of the job. This will be a big help both for replacing the rear tire and replacing brake pads. The best video I have found on youtube. Thanks man!

[@petrocksgarage]

I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

[@ryanheagrty8142]

Rear tire on a 90 Harley Davidson Sportster

[@thejerseyj9422]

Thank you for your efforts and I'll be using this video later this week when I replace my rear tire on my '04 Fat Boy. PS, "A little dab'll do ya" !!! I was thinking that same thing before I saw the caption. We're showing our age ! ✌

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I'm glad my video will help you out. Re 'little dab': I don't think it shows our age. I think it shows our good memory, education & appreciation for the "classics". :-)

[@yinyanglovebomb]

Awesome video on so many levels. Thanks for not fluffing the video with stuff you don’t need to hear. Excellent instruction. Please keep them coming👍

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@albertoenriquezr.t.3149]

Great Video! I followed your instructions and I removed my rear tire and replaced my brake pads on my Fatboy 2017...

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I'm glad my video helped you out.

[@gkruegin]

Your video is the best video on how to change the rear tire. I followed your steps and it worked perfectly. Thank you

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I'm glad my video helped you out.

[@Jeff82556]

BTW, your video is the absolute best on KZbin when it comes to learning about replacing the rear disc brake pads. The other ones I've seen are not nearly as specific and/or precisely explained. THANKS for that!

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I'm glad my video helped you out.

[@yungoldhead215]

I am a Harley Davidson technician and this is exactly how we do it ! Great job !

[@petrocksgarage]

+yungoldhead215, thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@MrDirtysteve75]

I was told you dont have to mess with the adjusters as it is possible to drop the wheel straight down. This is my first harley my other bike have had chains or drive shafts.

[@MrSmoothstrings]

Thank you for such great instructions. You explained everything so well. I have an 06 Softail Deuce FXSTD. I'm about to change out my front tire. I only rode my bike on week ends. It only has about 11K miles on it. I wanted some advance knowledge on how to remove the back tire for later. My back tire still looks great. My front tire is just at the little wear symbols. Thanks again!

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I'm glad my video helped you out. I also have a video on how to remove the front wheel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/paOzhZeXe66ooc0

[@allenmicheal8134]

Great close up video, and clear instructions. Very helpful for when I put new rotors and pads on my Fatboy! Thanks for your informative video!

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@axgrinder6420]

Thanks for adding the rotor and tire cleaning. It’s always over looked.

[@petrocksgarage]

No problem. Glad to be of service.

[@mikedraper138]

Thank you for a great video from start to finish! Many including myself have owned a bike for years before removing the rear wheel which can be a real adventure the first time. Thanks for all the helpful tips and info!

[@petrocksgarage]

I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@jansirkia3809]

Great show n' tell. I now feel confident I'll manage swap brake disk & tire on my beloved 02 night train Harley. Thanks Dude!

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I'm glad my video helped you out.

[@EuroboostUSA]

Great instructional. Thanks for the effort in gettin me back up on two wheels

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I'm glad my video is helping you out. Thats why I make them.

[@jamiebleau8889]

Great video. Thank you for the details. Totally agree with taking wheels off yourself and and getting the shop to change the tire out. But I loosened and tried to pry my exhaust away. it was too tight still. and I felt like I might do some damage. Then i figured out that if you take the brake calipre off before you jack it up the bolts come out easy when you just sit on the bike and use the susupension travel to get the bolts passed your exhaust. same when reinstalling. Just might help some of you avoid the exhaust removal or damage from prying.

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. Glad to be of service. Re getting the caliper off, how easy it is entirely depends on your exhaust and where it sits relative to the calipers. With my exhaust, sitting on the bike puts the bolts in a worse position. For some exhaust pipes, removing the pipes entirely is the only way to get access to the caliper bolts or even be able to remove the rear axle. And for those with shorty pipes they don't have to touch the exhaust at all. Either way, I'm glad you figured out a method that works for you. Thanks for sharing. It is thinking outside the box for sure.

[@keithbaggett5319]

The most complete and informative video I have found on this topic.

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@michaelpadilla2544]

Could not have said it better than Robert Doran. Now feel very confident that I can do mine! Great video!

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@TheSlickmelon]

Saved in my library for future reference, like all the other legit mechanics watching this. Still a great video 👍

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@joelucero6703]

Damn! Thanks for taking the time and effort to make this video. U saved a lot of people from headaches, cussing, pitching wrenches, knuckle sanding, and host of other stress relieving activities!

[@petrocksgarage]

I'm glad my video helped you, and others out. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

[@larrysmith8435]

Thanks. Watched your video before pulling the wheel on my 95 FLSTC. Job went really smooth for an amateur wrench like me. Much appreciated.

[@petrocksgarage]

+Larry Smith, thats awesome! Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@donvon-g8110]

You’re the Man! Answered so much needed questions for a Newbie Harley Owner.

[@petrocksgarage]

Thats great! I'm glad my video helped you out.

[@robcareaga7711]

Fantastic instructional and very well presented. As an avg DIY guy working on a 2007 Softail custom (FXSTC), I found your entire presentation easy to follow and very well edited. Excellent and thank you very much for sharing your knowledge & skill. Hope Vinny's still helpin' out. :)

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Yes, Vinny is still my little helper.

[@larryderuyscher4448]

Thanks brother for the great video. Just bought an 09 crossbones and needs a rear tire. I'll be doing this procedure very soon. Couldn't have done it without this video. Thanks again

[@petrocksgarage]

Larry DeRuyscher, no problem. I’m glad it helped. Enjoy the new (to you) ride. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

[@gforsythe7]

Thank you for making and posting this video. If i couldn't learn and do these types of repairs myself, I wouldn't be able to ride nearly as much!

[@petrocksgarage]

Glad to be of service. :-)

[@toddwardell2617]

Wow a video that didn't go into all this garbage about how the tire got worn etc. This guy goes for how to and no extra bull. Wish they all did that, thanks

[@petrocksgarage]

Yup... I aim to please. :-) Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

[@fredcarter7003]

This one of the best videos I’ve seen on KZbin,thanks for sharing this video with us,,,,awesome I’m now a subscriber to your channel

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@petroshmo]

Thank you for this! FR, Before this I was repeating the "Drop your wrench" step throughout my repair. Now I know. Only while installing the belt guard... 🤣😂💀

[@petrocksgarage]

Yes, dropping your wrench is a critical step in the process. If you don't drop your wrench you're not really trying. 🙂

[@lkazanov]

Sir, superb. I was also under the impression that you then have to realign the rear wheel with belt adjustment screws. I guess not. Those notched bushings take care of that. Just apply some pressure to the wheel and then slide them on. Very nice. I also like you demonstrated the anti-seize on your work and the use brake grease.

[@petrocksgarage]

lkazanov, thanks a lot. Yeah, you only have to realign the rear wheel if you touch the adjustment screws. If you leave the screws alone then there is no need for an alignment. Saves a ton of time & effort. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

[@Macboy62]

This is best format of help videos I have seen and you have some great tips you're class mechanic and I would trust you with my Fat Boy.

[@petrocksgarage]

+Stuart Bainbridge, thanks a lot I appreciate it. I'm glad my videos help you out.

[@dongoodman5272]

So glad I watched this video before changing my tire. Lots of helpful "tricks" made it easy.Thanks.

[@petrocksgarage]

Thats great!! Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@MotorcyclerideCyprus]

great video, after watching this I will now take my wheel off my Harley Davidson rocker c and get my new Tyre fitted, subscribed

[@petrocksgarage]

Thats great!! Glad to hear it. Thanks...

[@MULSIPHER]

Very good presentation of how to remove and install rear wheel on a Harley, Thanks a bunch!

[@petrocksgarage]

MULSIPHER, thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@tonyarlo1247]

Thank god for the net and videos like yours.. Makes life much easier, saves me time to ride more.. Thanks bud, keepem comming.

[@petrocksgarage]

+Goufy Arlo, thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@davesmith6173]

Did the brake pads no problems,gonna install new fork oil this week.Looks pretty simple per manual.Also on my list is a new clutch pack and cable,and all fluids change.The cheap harbor freight lift more then paid for itself,just in back pain alone on my tired 68 year old body.Hope to see more bike vids, yours are the best i see on here, Thanks

[@petrocksgarage]

Unless the clutch is slipping, I would leave the clutch pack alone. They can last a lot longer then people think. I've got over 85k on the stock clutch pack on my bike. But definitely change all the fluids and adjust the clutch & clutch cable etc. I would also squirt some cable lube down the clutch cable & throttle/idler cables too to give you a smoother/easier clutch & throttle movement. Glad to hear my videos are helping you out. I have a good number of vids already recorded, I just need to get the time to edit them. My spare time is seriously limited.

[@davesmith6173]

Clutch not slipping,but the bike has been sitting for a while ,Its a 04 with 4800 mi when i bought it.Last clutch i did was a dry clutch in my 68 XLCH. Now since i am recently widowed, guess i just am trying to keep myself busy.I also had zero free time back 45 years ago,would find myself in the garage all hours of the night.Thanks

[@petrocksgarage]

You bought an '04 bike recently and it only had 4800 miles on it? Wow, that bike is barely broken in. :-) But honestly, I wouldn't touch the clutch pack unless it is slipping. They don't wear out with age. They wear out with use. It goes with the old adage of "if it aint broke don't fix it". Sorry to hear about your loss. Going for long rides is a good way to spend your time. :-) My dad had a similar "need to keep busy" idea when he retired a number of years go. He bought a 1931 Model-A Ford built the same month and year he was born and proceeded to tear it down to bare frame and rebuilt/restored it to factory condition. Now he rides around town in it all the time and in parades etc. He says he busier now then he was when he was working. :-)

[@keithwhitney1648]

Thanks for a terrific video, have been shying away from doing this because of realigning fear. Thanks for alleviating that fear and providing the steps.

[@petrocksgarage]

Keith Whitney, no problem. Good luck.

[@davesmith6173]

Thanks great instructional videos , i picked up a lift like yours and adjusted the clutch and primary tension on my 04 fxsti.Next i will be doing front and rear pads.Dealer did front and rear tires,cause i didnt have a lift ,was 550.00 hell i am spending the kids inheritance lol.. with new tubes and balancing.keep making excellent videos.i also ordered a service manual,by HD. for it.

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I'm glad my videos helped you out. Dealers should be ashamed for the prices they charge for relatively simple tasks like removing a tire.

[@bubbalooey7025]

Great step by step, I have a Deuce, have changed rear tire 4 times, but I change the tire myself, use a C clamp to break the bead and lots of baby powder putting back on, it can be a hassle but rather suffer a little bit rather than pay the local Harley shop a dime.......... Thanks.

[@petrocksgarage]

+Bubba Looey, thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Yeah, a lot of guys change their own tires. I've never done it though. My local independent motorcycle shop charges $20 to remove/install a tire on a rim that is off the bike, including balancing. $10 if you buy the tire through them. I'll spend the cash to support a local indie shop.

[@bubbalooey7025]

+Pet Rock's Garage I'm retired, had I been working probably have taken the bike in for the change, bought a couple heavy duty tire tools from Harbor Freight that makes it much easier, of course that last bite to get the tire on is sometimes a little tough. My rear is on a mag and since these tires don't last that long I don't bother balancing it, if it was a spoke I might. I also spend couple hours cleaning the aluminum mag and polishing it....hard to do with tire mounted and on bike. My first time I dropped the spacers and wasn't sure how they went back in since one end had a tiny groove around it, finally found the answer online, didn't want to have something bad happen. Seen many youtube videos that there wasn't much actual instruction, sometimes no talking at all, not helpful. Yours was well executed and to the point. Thanks.

[@petrocksgarage]

What i meant was I take the wheel to the shop, the bike stays at home, and they will change the tire for $10-$20. I do a lot of riding so an unbalanced tire would annoy me to no end with the excessive vibrations. Thanks a lot for watching and commenting. I appreciate it. I'm glad my videos helped you out.

[@jimmcconnell4921]

Great video!!! I followed the step-by-steps and had no issues.

[@petrocksgarage]

Thats great! I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

[@napieraustin]

Great video. Was able to watch by the toolbox and get all the tools I needed as I watched good job!

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

[@ALTMED]

I wonder what would world travelers on Harley Davidsons do when they have a flat tier in the middle of nowhere. Or on bikes that don't have center stands. Amazing video, I enjoyed every second. Thank you for sharing.

[@petrocksgarage]

Good question. I would assume they would do the same thing any other motorcycle rider would do in that situation: carry a 'fix-a-flat' kit with them and try to fix it on the side of the road. Otherwise, call a toe-truck to bring it to a local shop. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

[@williamjohnson6517]

Should be able to plug it like any other tubless Tyre unless you have a spoke wheel with a inner tube . Then it's tow truck city.This video was very good because I found that little rubber on the floor when I took my rear Tyre off and wondered where it came from?🤔😳😂😎🇺🇸

[@fabiandiaz5595]

thank you it was just as easy as you made it look, now just have to wait for the paint, thanks again

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I'm glad my video helped you out.

[@christopheragraves]

Thanks for taking the time to do this video bro. It helps to see someone else complete a project before taking it on yourself. Subscribed.

[@petrocksgarage]

I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching, commenting & subscribing. I really appreciate it.

[@craigtillman8808]

Good informative video. Best tyre change one on KZbin

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@GaLlIoNGP69]

Formidable, thanks man! Great tuto, perfectly clear. I'm gonna start working on my FXSTI 2005 tomorrow. Thanks again. Gaétan

[@petrocksgarage]

+Gaétan Paquin, no problem. Glad to be of service.

[@kaboomer4297]

Once again, great instructional video. I will refer to it when I change the rear tire on my 1995 FLSTN.

[@petrocksgarage]

*****, once again, thanks a lot. I appreciate it. :-D

[@thenite187]

Thanks man! Nice information. I love my 06' Night Train and wanna take good care of it. I do not want, wish or need anyone else working on it. How some people graduated their HD Mechanics course is beyond me. Are they a "no leave behind" institution also? Anyway,,, please video and post any or all you Night Train videos. All are helpful and priceless. CHEERS!

[@petrocksgarage]

> please video and post any or all you Night Train videos. Thats the plan.

[@jmgathg]

No "chicken strips" on your tire! lol Your videos are excellent, right to the point, you mention lots of tips and shortcuts that might not be obvious to someone doing this for the first time and you don't repeat yourself and talk at a good speed, not too fast and not too slow. You should go work for a certain "pay per view" harley how to site, that site they talk so slowly and repeat so often I wish there was a 1.5x speed button. Again, great job on these and thanks for taking your time, you are really helping people and we appreciate it. You might consider adding a paypal button as folks might like to buy you a coffee or send a few nickels your way because you are giving them valuable info and helping them.

[@petrocksgarage]

jmgathg, thanks a lot. I appreciate it. My goal is to help people and I'm glad that they are. I've thought about putting up a donation thing. KZbin has that as an option to creators. I've thought about it but I've just never gotten around to looking into what its all about. I do this as a hobby/fun in my very limited free time, not to make money. So it feels kind of weird to me to accept donations, although I get what you mean about people wanting to contribute to the channel etc. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

[@jmgathg]

+Pet Rock's Garage Actually you can monetize your KZbin account and you'll earn a few fractions of pennies for each view, but it does add up. It's easy to do, check it out in KZbin support. I hope you don't mind, I liked your videos so much that posted up a thread on hdforums.com . www.hdforums.com/forum/softail-models/1066635-found-a-great-how-to-on-removing-rear-wheel-and-clutch-adjustment.html Folks are appreciative as you can see. I respect what you do, I do a lot of how to threads with pictures myself, but I don't have the patience to edit up a how to video like you do! Thanks again Pet Rock.

[@petrocksgarage]

jmgathg, yeah, I've got my videos monetized. You're also right that it isn't a lot, but it does add up over time. I'm not going to quit my job any time soon over it though. Thanks for the link. I'm not on that forum (and haven't been on any in over a year or so). I'm glad to hear people are spreading the word and that people are learning something from my videos. Thanks again...

[@AJC-jo3ds]

Hey when you are removing that bottom caliper bolt, you can wrap a tie down around one of the holes in the rim and then around the fender using a thick rag and compress the tire up under the fender, that will give you enough room to get at that bolt...nice video man,

[@petrocksgarage]

Anthony Catenaro, thanks. Interesting idea. The key to your idea is you have to remove the axle after you set up the tie down strap so the strap & fender are holding the tire in the air. Then you can lift the tire up by synching up the the tie down strap to get clearance. I'd be afraid, however, of messing up the paint on the fender with the strap or thick rag rubbing on the paint. An alternate route would be to use the floor jack to lift up the tire to get clearance, similar to how I use it to raise/lower the tire in the video to remove the axle. That would be safer, I think. I'll give that a try the next time I have to change the rear tire (which is already coming due). Thanks for the idea. That bottom caliper bolt has annoyed me since I put on that exhaust.

[@oclegion7553]

Thank you very much. I had to put a new swing arm on a salvaged softail custom and the wheel removal video was VERY helpful.

[@petrocksgarage]

Thats great! I'm glad my video helped you out.

[@kristofferbates3861]

Great Video! Thanks for thanking the time to create it. You have saved me a lot of money on my Night Train!

[@petrocksgarage]

No problem. I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

[@davidbonilla2253]

Thanks for the video man. Took me from, hmm wonder exactly the hell this comes off properly, to... off, clean and simple.

[@petrocksgarage]

Great!!! I’m glad it helped.

[@killyourtelllievision]

Truly an altruistic endeavor you have here Brother. Thank you for your Wisdom. I have a 2016 FXSTFBS and your guidance may help me change out my rear tire BUT I HOPE I don't have to change it every 12k as you have but have put over 6k on her in under a year so.... She's a 110ci but I have yet to break traction with her but ride her like I stole her (alone) more often than my girlfriend would prefer

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Milage always varies and is mostly dependent on the tire pressure to weight ratio. The more weight on the bike the higher the PSI you want. Too low and you'll get 'cupping' in the tire tread and burn through the tire fairly quickly. I'm 235lbs and run 42 psi in my rear tire and get pretty good milage IMO. Good luck.

[@killyourtelllievision]

@@petrocksgarage well I wasnt sofa king lucky. I weigh 160 and got unlucky enough to get a flat on the road. Ironically, I was looking for a NightTrain when i found this beast I affectionately call "Lucille" after a famous Bluesman's guitar

[@petrocksgarage]

@@killyourtelllievision, Lucille is a good name. Although, I think BB King or Gibson have the copyright on it. :-) I call mine my "wip" (work in progress).

[@killyourtelllievision]

@@petrocksgarage sadly,the only instrument I learned to play in SW, BLOWHIGHO was the bong. OH! You meant your NightTrain?

[@lynskyrd]

awesome job on the vid. You covered all the bases. I JUST did my rear tire on my 2006 FXSTBi. I did check my wheel bearings but didn't check my axle too closley and great tip about taking a peek at the valve stems. I'll definitely take care of those items next time. Thanks for the tips. Again- awesome job on the vid.

[@petrocksgarage]

lynskyrd, thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@jonnydoey6184]

Great description. Helped me to find out that my wheel service did misinstall the spacers left and right. I was already wondering about the new curve performance of my softail evo 🤔

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks. I'm glad my video out. If you have the 200mm rear end, I'm also surprised the wheel was able to be installed with the spacers on the wrong sides.

[@jonnydoey6184]

@@petrocksgarage it is the original 130 rear tire. But they installed it without removing the break caliper or the belt guard...🥲

[@stanmendoza638]

Badass bro.. it can’t get any better then that.. 👌👍🤓

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@John-cc1pc]

Excellent. Thank you. Great photography and editing too 😊

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@2lomp]

A good informative, detailed video, it is the fine detail that matters. Good man 👍

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@rogermayerapm5641]

Great video very informative, I just paid $150 Australian to have my new tyre fitted took them 3 hours on 2010 Fat Boy

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. It probably took them a lot less then 3 hours. They likely didn't get working on it right away. At least now you know how to do it yourself. :-)

[@davidjoaquin141]

You make life easy!! Thank you.

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@pilotokamikaze8]

Men thank you so much.👍 Hello from México 🇲🇽🙋

[@petrocksgarage]

Glad to be of service.

[@forsaken1776]

wish i would of found this before I undid my adjusters. awesome thank you

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Good luck with the belt adjustment. There are a number of videos on the subject and its really not too difficult. I don't have a video on it though. I should probably make one at some point. Good luck.

[@forsaken1776]

@@petrocksgarage thanks yea I've watched a few already. it's more tedious than hard.

[@petrocksgarage]

@@forsaken1776, good luck!

[@utahbones3094]

Your videos are the best! I just got a 03 soft tail deuce from dual sport bikes.

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. Congrats on the new (to you) bike.

[@anthonypuchowicz7682]

Thanks for the excellent video!! Very informative. Really appreciate the step by step explanation!! I'm not a Gear head or a bike wrench but I do like to attempt to do stuff on my bike. Thanks again!

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@davidgriffiths6179]

A superb tutorial. Well done . Thank you.

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@macpearce]

Thanks a ton. This saved me from having to bring in the bike. Great video, well explained.

[@petrocksgarage]

No problem. I'm glad my video helped you out.

[@alfbittner6489]

That's why I couldn't get my callipers back on, pads need to be installed after calliper has been fitted. Noticed no heat shield on your pads. Top vid like your work.

[@petrocksgarage]

Yeah, the pads go on specific sides too. So keep track of which pad came of which side of the rotor and put it back in the same way otherwise you’ll never get the slide pins back in. Good luck and thanks for commenting & watching.

[@bobcobillas3564]

thanks man for taking the time to post this vid. well done !!!

[@petrocksgarage]

+Bob Cobillas, thanks a lot for taking the time to watch & comment. I appreciate it.

[@warrenbiker]

Good video very to the point. Dispite your excellent video I still had to fight to get the new brake pads into the caliper after replacing the rotor as well. H D engineering,I ashamed to tell people how long it took to replace a tire and pads an rotor.

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I have to admit that it took me a while my first time too. Turned out I had the pads reversed. I was trying to put the inboard pad on the outside, and the outboard pad on the inside. Once I figured that out, a half hour later, it went together pretty easily, and has ever since. Take your scenario as a learning experience. :-) We are just human after all. :-)

[@dylancracken]

Subscribed off of this first time i watched. Very informative, thank you for the time and effort helping out other riders like myself. Much appreciated.

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks alot. I appreciate it.

[@pebear]

My 2001 FLSTF does not have bolts holding the caliper to the bike. It has a ring on the end of the caliper that the axle goes through. I did pull the pins and yank the old pad out. Even though the pads were at half life I replaced them. Hey for a 20 dollar bill you might as well change the pads while you have the bike apart instead of having the pull the whole thing apart later. It's a lot easier to change the pads with no tire than with the tire since on the 2001 Fatboy the pads are inset into the wheel a little bit. Thanks for the video it was Great and help me get started. Actually it does not take all that long and instead of paying like 100 dollars to have a shop take the wheel off I did that myself and took the tire to my cousins shop and he replaced the tire on the rim right away, something that would not happen if I had to bring my bike in as it would have to be scheduled with the other wounded steeds in the area. He only charged me 30 dollars for the tire change.

[@petrocksgarage]

Yeah, caliper designs have changed over the years but the general principle is the same. I agree about changing the pads while you are in there. I’m glad my video helped you out and saved you some $$. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

[@brandonfontaine5095]

Very informative as well as straight to the point. Great video!

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@TheLeftwing71]

Very good clear instruction video. Very helpful. Thanks.

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@tracyhardin4542]

76,000 plus miles,hell yea.5 years later ,hope ya still riding

[@petrocksgarage]

Yeah, my bike is still going strong. Around 95k miles now.

[@mychaelritterhoff2520]

Excellent instruction. U totally rock!

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@Davedebucket]

Great Video, need to change both my tyres so might have a play over the Winter, Thanks.

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks. I appreciate it.

[@golferunderpar]

one of the better video’s… Great info and detail…

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I try to get as much detail in my videos as possible.

[@chadnelson3740]

Man you just saved me a bunch of money. Great videos. Thanks man

[@petrocksgarage]

+chad nelson, thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@cityknights2010]

What a awsome detailed video thank you

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

[@peterhawth]

Incredibly thorough video. I was going to pay someone to do this but after watching this I'm pretty confident I can do this. I have a 2005 Softail standard FXST. Pretty much same setup (except tire width) Anyone know how much I would typically pay for this job (just labor) in the Northeast? NY. Thanks!

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I'm glad my video helped you out. Labor costs are hard to quantify since their are tons of variables involved. I typically recommend calling a couple shops in your area and asking them how much they would charge. That would be the most accurate method to gauge how much you saved by DIY'ing it. Hope that helped.

[@speedyspeed8492]

Just found your videos today and subscribed they're awesome very helpful keep up the good work. Love your train I have an 09 best bike Harley ever made.

[@petrocksgarage]

+Speedy Speed, thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Yeah, I love my train too. I'm not a fan of chrome. You have to clean it all the time. Too bad HD discontinued NTs though. All the more incentive to keep mine running for many many years to come.

[@33LEAD]

Very helpful, and well done. I'm going to tackle this project now. Thank you!

[@petrocksgarage]

+33LEAD, thanks a lot. Good luck...

[@ltsmash1984]

thanks for your video. I'm going to attempt to install my new wheels on my 07 heritage softail.

[@petrocksgarage]

+Luke Thorne, thanks. I appreciate it. Good luck...

[@brettpobastad]

Perfect! Made it easy and relatively quick.

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

[@Edwardwagner-zm1gi]

Very educating thankyou I appreciate your time

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.