The Rear Axle Is Totally STUCK In My Harley V-Rod *We Can't Change The Tire*

[@seanwieland9763]

Yo! Glad you’re safe. 🌪

[@WatchJRGo]

🥇 boom!

[@tamayo991]

While you are at it - service the front fork neck bearings. They wear real fast on the V-Rod due to the angle of rake.

[@MN2_Kevin_Hill_1970]

I love the look of the V-Rod. Such a great looking bike.

[@mitchellgildea6944]

Glad you're safe John! Your channel has become one of my favorite channels on KZbin

[@DirceuCorsetti]

Not a Harley fan but man that bike looks great. I love the satin silver look, just with that the one big handlebar riser/instrument combo could be switched to something sleeker. Also, the new front tire makes all the difference when cornering. At least it used to make on my sports bike.

[@robertluckowski2618]

Love that full size blazer/ 2door Tahoe!!

[@bearing_aficionado]

Hey man, glad you are good!👍 Hopefully, all of your family and friends made it out good? I've been watching several videos about that tornado. Man, that thing ripped your town up pretty good.

[@michaelpascual2731]

I just replaced the rear tire on my 95 FLSTC and it was a piece of cake because the Last time I grease it up when I put it back together the rear axle slides in and out like butter 🧈 😅 be sure to use a good grease or anti seize compound and the next time will be easy.

[@ryanm4319]

I live my life by Permatex with silvery fingers.

[@docsridingadventures2880]

Yep on Harleys that use hub style wheels anti seize goes along way towards helping the next guy

[@michaelpascual2731]

@@docsridingadventures2880 yeah but the next guy is going to be me every 10000 to 15000 miles at least once a year for me. That's how long the rear tire lasts for me.

[@TheRealAlpha2]

I gotta admit it's beautiful bike, and those brakes just add to it. Even with that dent it still looks sweet.

[@kylehorn09]

I've had this happen on my Sportster before. I literally had to cut through the spacers and the axle on each side with a sawsall. Was able to get it out after that.

[@WatchJRGo]

Honestly that's probably better than the torch, I might just cut it off 😬

[@hackfabrication139]

@@WatchJRGo Definitely see if the sawsall will work. The Mr. Torchy plan could result in a number of consequences. Most bad. You're trashing the axle anyway, and replacing all the bearings. Cut both sides and let it all drop out. BTW, my 1993 FLHS factory service manual states to coat the axle in anti-seize before installing. Don't know about the newer bikes with the sealed bearings, mine are old school.

[@kylehorn09]

I just went out and checked my v-rod. You could definitely cut it out. However it'd be really close on the brake caliper side. But if you mess up the brake caliper bracket, there's your excuse for the brembo brakes.

[@mlindholm]

@@kylehorn09 Excuse only applies for someone who hasn't already brought the parts and is planning to install.

[@vincentjenkins4045]

Glad your safe

[@WatchJRGo]

Thanks man! 🍻

[@douglasburnside]

A few weeks ago VTuned unboxed and tried out a tool that would make short work of that dent. It worked by spot welding tiny rods that would break off flush with the metal when pulled with a slide hammer. He could pull out the smallest little dents leaving the surface only slightly marred, a bit of sanding and you couldn't tell the dent had been there.

[@douglasburnside]

Here is a link to VTuned using the tool. You'll see immediately how it works, and how well! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqKrfnVmlt1oj9k

[@albertcoburn5674]

When I was a factory trained tech, we were always told to put a light coat of anti seize on the shafts.

[@yoyodynepropulsion.systems]

Pump up those brakes, pump it up till you are pumped. So pumped.

[@WatchJRGo]

If you're not pumped up, why do it? 💯

[@Dollarhax]

I'm not sure what happened with my recommended page, but glad after all these years I've got the algo back on ya. Love the vids duder keep doing you.

[@ng-ht1vx]

If you're going to get an air hammer, get a CP717 riveter or the Jet equivalent. They take a larger diameter bit. That'll save a lot of beating time as compared to the other air hammers. You just need to make sure the air compressor can keep up with it.

[@rpavlik1]

Yeah that front looks slick now. The new brakes are like twice the size, make the old ones look like bicycle brakes. Just needs more heat-and-beat for the back I guess...

[@WatchJRGo]

It's coming out one way or another 😁

[@ozzypawsborneprinceofbarkness]

@@WatchJRGo try an air hammer

[@MassiveTrackHunter]

You guys are hilarious. Tornado siren going off in the background would send most of the rest of the country into their shelters, but you're out just casually getting work done! XD XD XD

[@edfrawley4356]

I was wondering if using something like a gear puller to push the axle out would work. Probably irrelevant but it sounds like the bearing and axle are galvanically welded to each other. Heat would probably work but is risky. Soaking in PB Blaster may help if you can get it where its needed. Good news is that bike looks better every time I see it.

[@WatchJRGo]

I was soaking it with penetrant 😬

[@denverray494]

In 88 I bought a Sportster new. At 700 miles the rear axle seized in the hub, breaking the nut loose. Squeak Squeak Squeak. We used a welder to heat the axle.

[@jeffrogers2180]

I'm sure you made sure it was done right, but it's surprising how many times I've seen tires mounted the wrong way so the rotation is backwards.

[@WatchJRGo]

Rotation is right for sure 🍻

[@willmc42]

It sure looked like the groove was going backwards on the front tire, but I defer to the experts ... and JR, who visually verified the rotation. Very cool looking bike , probably the only factory HD I would consider owning besides a Sportster .

[@davidfrank2824]

The way I do it is with a air chisel. I used the one with the pointy tip. There's a little indentation on the rear shaft. Normally a few pulls on the trigger and it pops right through. Every time I remove the axles I automatically clean off all the past junk and reapply anti-seize. Once I have an axle out I've never had to resort to anything else other than a couple taps with a regular hammer.

[@SixWheelsDown]

Auto caption say "Hey im watch Jericho" so now you're watch Jericho. thanks for the vide, Jericho!

[@sh60guy25]

I love my 09 V-Rod muscle. Just want to put a set of sport bike forks and brakes on the front. Body kits are all over e-bay.

[@decafam3410]

Stay safe out there JR - Twisters be angry this week! Yikes!

[@ceebee4334]

Can you post a video of the removing of the rear axle on the vrod? You had said that an air hammer would likely be used as well as a chance the bearings would be replaced. This is a problem on many motorcycles with age and it would be helpful to those of us who have this same issue to know how to resolve it. Love the vrod project!

[@roydrink]

“It’s dripping oil on me.” If it isn’t, it’s not a Harley… 🏍 BTW: You’re probably the only guy with a V-Rod and an Aztec…

[@ryanm4319]

Pimp combo lol

[@Jay0346]

Really like this harley build

[@glassvial]

Maybe that new dent puller device that vTuned got could help with the tank on this thing, other than that good luck getting that wheel bearing and etc. out of the back end and hope your shop, yourself and your family all survived that tornado intact!

[@tomschmitt6510]

When are we getting more Vrod videos. I just bought a 2002 Vrod and I’m excited to see you replace the bearings and the clutch.

[@stacydornan9765]

More Maaco he seems like a cool cat,great vid JR

[@edpoints1127]

That axle stinks... I was hoping for a win by the end of the video. I've had really good luck with my Hilti Te55 switched over to hammer. I cut the point off a pointed concrete breaking bit. It hits dang hard! FYI Also cut off a different bit and welded a ring of pipe on for pounding ground rods. Good luck. Waiting to see the bike finished. 🤟

[@chrisnorton2837]

That bike is so frickin sweet.

[@stevenreynolds2327]

Keep straping it down like that and you will be buying fork seals to. The position of that ignition switch is the about the nuttyiest thing I ever seen.

[@martykath4427]

Myself and a friend put his WR 400 sideways into a hydraulic press to remove the swing arm bolt. It took 5 plus tonnes of force to shift. As for a Harley without a muffler heck there are more noisy Harleys around than you can poke a stick at.

[@unstablebobgable]

If I could work on the Harley Davidson V-Rod with Watch JR Goes and Marcos I would drink the shot of whiskey and the cold Bartle Skeets and roll up the Number and get all schmoked up.

[@liambrady9852]

I had a 240 rear tyre and air shocks on my Vrod, man I miss that bike!

[@mike-zu2ib]

Excellent videos. I built a 03 vrod up that i got for 2600 with a broken output shaft bearing. Easily the best buy i've ever made. Make sure the output pully and wheel pully are flush after you're done messing with the back wheel. Also belt tension on this bike is real temperamental. I'm ashamed to say ive snapped more than 1 belt due to over-tensioning/ what I believe was undertorquing of the rear axle but which caused the belt cam tensioners to gradually tighten up the belt over time (i could be wrong but its my best guess).

[@communistjrotc1]

Any more content about that tornado coming soon? Glad everyone's safe btw

[@1mandanceparty]

"how much of it are you trying to do? " AKA go away lol

[@franklaskus2395]

Them old Harley four piston calipers had a problem. As the pads wear down the piston will not move out. The seal pulls the piston back to the old position causing an air gap between the pad and rotor. Usually happens on dual brake bikes where the pads are half worn or more. This will give you excessive front brake lever travel or a soft feel like air is in the system. To fix it replace the pads or remove the caliper and apply the break until the pads will not go back on the rotor. Then open the pads just enough to put the caliper back on. Do both sides

[@Speedycat]

4:29 aww the Kitty!

[@CR7659]

Somebody here curbed a couple of bike tires last week. I almost stopped to see about picking them up. I have this trailer somebody made with a '36 Chevy axle that is like a two year only 5x4.25 pattern, so the only wheels that fit are the artillery that came on it or possibly Volvo 240. The wheels on it are like 18x4. So finding tires to fit without spending more than the trailer is worth is an issue. It's mostly used around the yard, they don't have to be great tires, but I could use one without a big hole in the side/.

[@marktilley388]

The center baffles have definitely been removed from the slip ons. If you want it quieter you can put some originals back on . For a little better sound either try some Vance and Hines or some Rhinehart slip ons

[@willgallatin2802]

PB blaster to quench the axle and bearing for 2 or 3 cycles. Then hit it with a 20# sledge. Put in a new axle and bearings when you get it apart. Also don't overdo it with the heat on that rim or you'll trash it too.

[@justintaketa946]

The winds are the same here in Oregon

[@RB-pl7hw]

More about Marco's vacuum brake bleeder. I want one!

[@brantleyhudson2892]

That's an absolutely beautiful bike. Love the look of it. The new calipers just add to it too.

[@alexandrecouture2462]

Looks like a nice local shop at the beginning!

[@chuckhammel2360]

Anti seize the new axle and bearing ID's before assembly!

[@jeremywimer8842]

Just bought the same tires for my VTX 1800N. On my bike they are good for about 8000 miles. Heavy bike, lots of torque.

[@philipthompson7341]

Dealt with that on both bikes & cars, air hammer. Soak it real good & have at it, may take a min but it’ll break lose. Cool old bike!

[@jjager13]

Yup, air hammer is your friend, up north in the rust belt that's what they use

[@Cartier_specialist]

A straight piped Harley is the norm, I wish the guys that do that knew how obnoxious it is.

[@bgee461]

What? You don't enjoy having your ears raped while sitting at a red light while the Harley next to you revs his engine?

[@lcheaton1130]

2 Door Tahoe, Blazer, Yukon sighting!! @1:45 These things have become super popular and expensive.

[@kurtzxcvb3481]

It's not dripping oil it's sweating horsepower

[@WatchJRGo]

Hahah, sweating all over the place 😂

[@charlesfernandez-693]

Thank God you're safe bro.

[@brucebelitz3451]

And the Fonz jumps the truck!

[@itsnotme07]

I think it was at least 200 feet, cause you had to turn it around. HAHA. That's one wicked cool looking and now sounding (not that loud) Harley!!

[@ramfrancisuk]

Saw one of these bikes in London last week

[@fletchmoose]

isnt there a press at your dad's shop? i would think a hydraulic press would do the trick on that axle

[@trainmanbob]

I know nothing about motor bikes. Never wanted one and never even been on one. However I am very keen on safety and riding a bike like that with no helmet is tantamount to insanity. If you fall off, and lets face it you are not infalable , you could injure yourself for life, or indeed end up with no life.....dead. Nice looking bike though.

[@michellericard4850]

RALLY FIGHTER PLEASE 🙏🏼 💪🏼💪🏼

[@bearing_aficionado]

Was this video made before or after the tornado?

[@WatchJRGo]

Before 🍻

[@bearing_aficionado]

@@WatchJRGo 🍻

[@charlieryan1736]

Those brakes look amazing 👌

[@tylerherring4883]

I’d love to see you get a motorcycle lift and put out more Harley content!

[@Mrshoujo]

Does your dad know any tricks to getting that back wheel off?

[@peterdelamare]

That workshop needs seriously tidying and organising.

[@keasbeydave]

Grid problems man. It's a great looking bike though.

[@toolzshed]

The V-Rod looks amazing 🤘🏽🔥

[@michaeluplandcausa7878]

"V" 4 Victory! Yeah! But who won? Or should I ask what won? Haha. Harley, Harley, Harley....

[@vettepicking]

a great episode would be to clean marcos shop!!

[@squatch422able]

That bike is bad azzzzz.

[@shawnmason5290]

I wish I had those non-dealer motorcycle parts and repair sources near me in Central Illinois. I would have my Old XL600 R ripping like it should be Instead of selling it

[@jpcii]

BFH always helps

[@brickriver9627]

how much work are you trying to do?

[@Joyos77]

Think you need a nice pair of Tank Straps for your motorcycle ;)

[@rscrod]

You have to support the rear wheel. I'll bet the pulley bearing will not last. Try spinning the axle back and forth. Check Amazon for parts.

[@31dknight]

Great video from JR.

[@michaelyarmie4858]

You really should put new bolts on the rotors.

[@michaelyarmie4858]

If you can't get the back axle out.Just for piece of mind do the front rotor bolts.

[@grzhoppa]

My 2003 rear axle seized a few years ago. Harley could not get it free with the Air hammer. They had to cut it and replace…

[@TheTexasCoder]

Tell us more about the Magnum in the background!

[@upsidedowndog1256]

HD puts the axles in backwards so exhaust removal is necessary. Don't use anti sieze, use Bel Ray waterproof grease on the axle. Next time will be easy.

[@WildChinoise]

It's a great looking bike. Is the drive belt in good condition? What kind of life span can you get from them?

[@brucebelitz3451]

They are still a good looking bike!

[@n84434]

Rolls Royce Update????

[@TheBarberShopScott]

Miss little Ben! Sad it's being so miserable tk work on

[@dashbel506]

Such a cool bike looks awesome 😎

[@glendekoker3682]

Nice bike

[@elbolillo2703]

It was a good idea to change the pads. the break fluid could have compromised the old pad, causing it to fail.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Early squad

[@WatchJRGo]

🥉 working on a Harley, your favorite thing!

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

@@WatchJRGo 💯

[@mbryson2899]

I missed what brand of calipers he bought. Did he ever mention it? I like Brembos, myself, because only Brembo calipers deliver Brembo quality, Brembo Brembo. At least that Brembo is what my Brembo friends swear by, Brembo Brembo Brembo. If Brembos are Brembo leaking Brembo brake Brembo fluid, Brembo Brembo Brembo Brembo, it's still all Brembo good. Oil leak, Harley, leak leak.

[@willgallatin2802]

HD CVO brakes are made by Brembo. Love the set I have on my '96 Sportster.

[@mbryson2899]

@@willgallatin2802 Is that the one with the self-oiling Brembos? ;)

[@willgallatin2802]

@@mbryson2899 ROFLMAO! Well he did say they were used. :P

[@cherishctz]

Use induction heating tool!👍🏼

[@Azeralas]

cat on the internet. You all know what to do, like the video and notify the people.

[@philipr7686]

More time with Marco's cat.

[@thetranfamily3910]

@Watchjrgo did you ever get the rear wheel installed and also rear brembo brake caliper? Does it just fit right in without any modification

[@chynaman04]

5:18 things started getting weird 🤣🤣

[@tobiaskarlsson9094]

Drill the ends of the axle all the way thru the bearing on one side and only thru the swing arm on the other. then you can remove the tire. And beat the snot out of the axle on the bench. That is of fire and bfh don't work.

[@SixWheelsDown]

metzler lol at least you didn't out a Shinko on there

[@michaelknight1617]

When Steve-O's uncle changes your tires......