Road King rear tire change tips

[TERMINKNOTTER]

I'm having trouble searching. Been almost a year since I changed my rear tire. I had written down a way to change the rear tire without removing the mufflers. I lost it. I remember removing a shock or shock bolts, jacking up the tire. Any help would be appreciated.

[Mo-Dog]

If you put the bike on a lift and remove the shocks, the frame can then be lowered so the wheel bolt will clear over the top of the pipes. Works for my 05" RK.

[powerhaulic]

Yup, thats the way, just did another this weekend.

[Neckball]

Anyone have a tip for an easy way to get the caliper back on the rotor? This is what always gives me trouble.

[zanolli]

Re: "Getting the caliper back on". Make sure the pads are pushed back as far as possible, allowing the largest gap between pads -- makes it much easier to position the caliper back.

[01RKRiney]

use a helper

just did mine (avon venom x) about an hour ago

use a helper

[la9]

If you put the bike on a lift and remove the shocks, the frame can then be lowered so the wheel bolt will clear over the top of the pipes. Works for my 05" RK.

Will that work on an ElectraGlide ?

[Mo-Dog]

Originally Posted by la9

Will that work on an ElectraGlide ?

It should. We did my buddy's ultra the same way as my RK. The glide should be similar.