17 replies to this topic

[DaveM]

Hi All,

 

Some time since I have asked a question on here.

 

I have had the rear wheel off for a puncture repair, but I'm struggling to get it back on. I know I have done this many times before with a non ABS bike and I'm sure I have done it before with this one, but I am really struggling to get the wheel back on as I can't get the ABS sensor and brake caliper bracket lined up to get the axle in.

 

Any tips? Am I missing something? do I need to remove brake pads to make it easier?.

 

Cheers Guys

 

Dave

[Catteeclan]

Could remove the brake caliper and ABS sensor to allow free movement.

[MArk2]

Did you loosen the 12 mm bolt allowing the calliper mounting to move Mark.

[Johnners]

Shove the axle in from the other side. Garage did that last time I had a new tyre. I had the wheel out recently for new chain and sprockets. Have to admit, it's easier inserting axle from the left.

[DaveM]

All good stuff.

 

• Yep, have taken off the bolt to allow caliper bracket to move.

• Never thought of trying the axle from opposite side, could be a good shout.

• Presume detaching the sensor is just the one allen head bolt?

Dave

[catsbum]

Take the caliper off

 

Cats

[fixitsan]

I used to use a long wooden wedge under the back wheel, which I got off an old mechanic, which made it really easy to align the rear wheel vertically.

 

When you look through the holes where the axle should go, can you see which component is out of alignment ?

[DaveM]

Thanks All,

 

Caliper off and axle in from chain side did the trick

[steve27bha]

Mechanically the axle should enter from the RHS and the nut is on the left, so that it tends to tighten.

[Favs]

Mechanically the axle should enter from the RHS and the nut is on the left, so that it tends to tighten.

That's how yam send em from new

[fixitsan]

Mechanically the axle should enter from the RHS and the nut is on the left, so that it tends to tighten.

 

Is that a legacy issue which the 900 skips, given that the head of the axle has flats on it which are locked by the spacing plate, which inhibits it's rotation ?

[DaveM]

Once I had it lined up I swapped it round so it came in from the right but:

 

• ABS light now flashing - any ideas?
• Is there any point to the pad backing plates. Ones on there are pretty tired and last set of pads did not come with replacements

Dave

[Catteeclan]

Once I had it lined up I swapped it round so it came in from the right but:

 

• ABS light now flashing - any ideas?
• Is there any point to the pad backing plates. Ones on there are pretty tired and last set of pads did not come with replacements

Dave

Might need a run up the road to sort itself.

[Snowbird]

If ignition has been on and rear wheel registering movement while front wheel still it's likely to confuse it, as said a run will likely clear it.

[steve27bha]

 

Is that a legacy issue which the 900 skips, given that the head of the axle has flats on it which are locked by the spacing plate, which inhibits it's rotation ?

 

Maybe, but why not do it proper like, as indicated by the theory, and illustrated by the shop manual and parts diagrams?

 

It's also easier to use the torque wrench for tightening the nut without it interfering with the exhaust, footrest etc..
 

[fixitsan]

 

Maybe, but why not do it proper like, as indicated by the theory, and illustrated by the shop manual and parts diagrams?

 

It's also easier to use the torque wrench for tightening the nut without it interfering with the exhaust, footrest etc..
 

 

OK I'm sold

[catsbum]

Might need a run up the road to sort itself.

Agreed, will go off in a short time

Cats

[DaveM]

Yep,

 

Cleared soon as I rode off.

 

Cheers Guys

Dave