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Rear Wheel Removal
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Question for all. I have a 2019 RS with the chrome muffler. As I did the rear end service last year I noticed that I could not get the rear wheel out of the way without moving the muffler. Just wondering if anyone has run into the same problem and came up with a solution or do I have just to suffer. Thanks.
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(04-22-2022, 02:20 PM)Terpster Wrote: Question for all. I have a 2019 RS with the chrome muffler. As I did the rear end service last year I noticed that I could not get the rear wheel out of the way without moving the muffler. Just wondering if anyone has run into the same problem and came up with a solution or do I have just to suffer. Thanks.

I always removed the muffler. It is not a problem or difficult. Actually the wheel can be removed without taking the muffler completely off. Just disconnect from the hanger and loosen the pipe connection and rotate and bend away from the wheel and the wheel will be able to be removed.
Regards,
Grumpy Goat
2016 BMW R1200RS
2023 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro
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#3
Page 130 of the manual for my 2016 R1200RS says Step 1 of the Rear Wheel Removal is swivel the the muffler (see Page 131)...........
I knocked, but the door was open.......
Central PA: 2016 Lupin RS - Keys and no TPMS
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(04-22-2022, 03:12 PM)Grumpy Goat Wrote:
(04-22-2022, 02:20 PM)Terpster Wrote: Question for all. I have a 2019 RS with the chrome muffler. As I did the rear end service last year I noticed that I could not get the rear wheel out of the way without moving the muffler. Just wondering if anyone has run into the same problem and came up with a solution or do I have just to suffer. Thanks.

I always removed the muffler. It is not a problem or difficult. Actually the wheel can be removed without taking the muffler completely off. Just disconnect from the hanger and loosen the pipe connection and rotate and bend away from the wheel and the wheel will be able to be removed.
If you want to see Grumpy in action removing the rear wheel - go here:
"A good man always knows his limitations...."
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(04-22-2022, 03:17 PM)36654 Wrote: Page 130 of the manual for my 2016 R1200RS says Step 1 of the Rear Wheel Removal is swivel the the muffler (see Page 131)...........
nodding, yep
I ride '19 R1250GSA, '23 KTM Duke 890 R, '23 Yamaha Xmax 300
My wife rides '20 R1250GS, '22 KTM Duke 890 GP, '19 Yamaha Xmax 300
Formerly proud Granite Gray '16 R1200RS x2 owners
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#6
Yes, with the stock muffler it must be swiveled out of the way. With the aftermarket can I have I can remove the rear wheel without doing anything with the muffler.
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#7
Thanks for the answers. Take care
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#8
After removing the hanger bolt and loosening the muffler clamp I can remove the muffler in the same time it takes to rotate it.
With the muffler out of the way I get a clear shot at the wheel bolts.
Lee
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport

Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2,  2011 K1300S x 2,  2003 K1200RS x 2,  1991 K75S x 2,  1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT
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#9
Can off every time. Only 2 screws so only 2 minutes.

Then you’ll want one of these little babies

   
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(04-23-2022, 06:19 PM)Boxerboy55 Wrote: Can off every time. Only 2 screws so only 2 minutes.

Then you’ll want one of these little babies

I also use one of those.

The newer big hole final drives don't have much of a lip to hold the wheel like the older final drives.
Lee
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport

Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2,  2011 K1300S x 2,  2003 K1200RS x 2,  1991 K75S x 2,  1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT
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(04-23-2022, 05:56 PM)Lee Wrote: After removing the hanger bolt and loosening the muffler clamp I can remove the muffler in the sam time it takes to rotate it.
With the muffler out of the way I get a clear shot at the wheel bolts.

My rationale and process exactly. Big Grin
Regards,
Grumpy Goat
2016 BMW R1200RS
2023 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro
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#12
Yep I am going to make one of those headless bolts to help with tire repositioning.
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(04-24-2022, 02:25 PM)Terpster Wrote: Yep I am going to make one of those headless bolts to help with tire repositioning.

I made two. While on the lathe to cut off the heads, I used a file to make the ends bullet shaped to ease wheel fitment. Older rear drives had enough of a lip to position the wheel on installation. I can't see why these rear ends don't have that as well.

Frank
'23 R1250RS, 9000 mi. 1 yr., '03 R1100S BCR #6/200, '85 K100/1100RS- 38 yrs. 331,000 mi., '17R1200RS- 51,054 mi. (gone), '16 R1200RS- 28,322 mi. (gone), '11 R1200RT-30,000 mi. (gone), '05 R1200ST-58,000 mi. (gone), '96 Ducati 900SS/SP-89,000 mi. (gone), 560K+ BMW miles
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(04-25-2022, 07:36 AM)Duckbubbles Wrote:
(04-24-2022, 02:25 PM)Terpster Wrote: Yep I am going to make one of those headless bolts to help with tire repositioning.

I made two. While on the lathe to cut off the heads, I used a file to make the ends bullet shaped to ease wheel fitment. Older rear drives had enough of a lip to position the wheel on installation. I can't see why these rear ends don't have that as well.

Frank

I didn't get that fancy, I just beveled the one end I touch with my fingers Smile
I put a rubber cap over the threads of the one I carry on trips.
I don't remember the bolt and thread size. I took a wheel bolt to the hardware store to make sure I got the right size.
   
Lee
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport

Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2,  2011 K1300S x 2,  2003 K1200RS x 2,  1991 K75S x 2,  1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT
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