Maritimer Posted March 19, 2009 #1 Posted March 19, 2009 I am going to remove my rear tire this weekend. Anything special I need to know on this? Any spring or other stuff will jump out at me and I won't know where it goes after it has jumped Once the tire is off, anything I should do? I think I have read somewhere to grease the spline and I saw different post on this that only confused me . How do I go about doing that? Any good "How To"? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Cheers
KiteSquid Posted March 19, 2009 #2 Posted March 19, 2009 A good how to is in the factory service manual. you can dowload if for free by cliking HERE Get some Honda Moly60 grease from a Honda or Accura CAR dealershp (it ususlly costs less than at the Honda motorcycle shop) to grease your splines and rear hub.
yamahamer Posted March 19, 2009 #3 Posted March 19, 2009 Nothing is going to fly out. It's simple as long as you don't pull the chunk. If you decide to greese the hub use this link. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=13263
V7Goose Posted March 19, 2009 #4 Posted March 19, 2009 It's simple as long as you don't pull the chunk. Oh man, whatever you do, don't pull the "chunk" - that's gotta hurt!
Maritimer Posted March 19, 2009 Author #6 Posted March 19, 2009 I'd like to know that also.....what is a chunk? I assume it is not a fat chink....
KiteSquid Posted March 19, 2009 #7 Posted March 19, 2009 Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary says: Main Entry: 1chunk Pronunciation: \ˈchəŋk\ Function: noun Etymology: perhaps alteration of chuck short piece of wood Date: 1691 1 : a short thick piece or lump (as of wood or coal) 2 : a large noteworthy quantity or part 3 : a strong thickset horse usually smaller than a draft horse
DragonRider Posted March 19, 2009 #8 Posted March 19, 2009 (edited) I do believe he is refering to the rear end, it is sort of a chunky piece........... Edited March 22, 2009 by DragonRider
yamahamer Posted March 19, 2009 #9 Posted March 19, 2009 Nothing is going to fly out. It's simple as long as you don't pull the chunk. If you decide to greese the hub use this link. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=13263 I'm sorry I'm from the south. "the final drive" is known as the "chunk".
gunboat Posted March 19, 2009 #10 Posted March 19, 2009 hay i am from the south and didn't know the rearend was called a "chunk". don c.
Maritimer Posted March 19, 2009 Author #11 Posted March 19, 2009 Thanks Yamahammerhttp://content.sweetim.com/sim/cpie/emoticons/00020165.gif
eazyduzzit Posted March 19, 2009 #12 Posted March 19, 2009 I'm from Tennessee, and I sell truck parts. I've heard a carrier called a rear end, back end, pumpkin, chunk, stump, hog's head and a third member. I've heard a nut called a "tap", a tie rod called a drag link (which is a different part and gets confusing). I had a guy call me one day and order 4 "hubs" for a Volvo. I said you want all 4 hubs and he verified what I thought he said. I got them in for him, and when he came to pick them up he said "I didn't order these". I finally figured out he was wanting the brake drums. I just had to share. There are tons of others, but I can't think of all of them all right now...
Maritimer Posted March 22, 2009 Author #13 Posted March 22, 2009 I have been reading all the replies and now I am even more confused then before. It seems out of my league to remove that rear wheel and grease the splines. I now have no idea where to grease anymore. I thought it was only where the shaft and housing attach to the wheel. Do I need to remove the drive shaft to grease in there? How easy/hard is it to get there? I went to see a 1 man bike shop today and he won't put a CT on my bike so I am stock to either do it by myself or just go with a MT for now until I learn more. Sorry guys but I am a carpenter, not a mechanic and this sounds over my head.
V7Goose Posted March 22, 2009 #14 Posted March 22, 2009 I have been reading all the replies and now I am even more confused then before. It seems out of my league to remove that rear wheel and grease the splines. I now have no idea where to grease anymore. I thought it was only where the shaft and housing attach to the wheel. Do I need to remove the drive shaft to grease in there? How easy/hard is it to get there? I went to see a 1 man bike shop today and he won't put a CT on my bike so I am stock to either do it by myself or just go with a MT for now until I learn more. Sorry guys but I am a carpenter, not a mechanic and this sounds over my head. You don't really need to pull the drive shaft and grease it - that is a good thing to do if you want, but not really necessary (I have 60,000 miles on my 05 and have never pulled the drive shaft on it). All you need to do is pull the rear wheel, pop the circlip holding on the hub with the drive fingers and pry them up with any type of curved bar or crowbar. Clean the pins with steel wool and grease them, slip them back in the wheel and pop the circlip back on. Last thing is to smear a little grease on the drive splines and put it all back together when you are ready. Goose
flb_78 Posted March 22, 2009 #15 Posted March 22, 2009 I have been reading all the replies and now I am even more confused then before. It seems out of my league to remove that rear wheel and grease the splines. I now have no idea where to grease anymore. I thought it was only where the shaft and housing attach to the wheel. Do I need to remove the drive shaft to grease in there? How easy/hard is it to get there? I went to see a 1 man bike shop today and he won't put a CT on my bike so I am stock to either do it by myself or just go with a MT for now until I learn more. Sorry guys but I am a carpenter, not a mechanic and this sounds over my head. If you can take the rear wheel off, then you can do the rest of it. It's rather easy. Also, on the tire, have your shop remove the tire for you. That's the hard part. Mounting it is easy with a pair of tire spoons found at most motorcycle shops and some tire lube found at most auto parts stores.
Maritimer Posted March 22, 2009 Author #16 Posted March 22, 2009 Thanks Starting to sound like I might be able to do this. So no need of special tools? I do have a torque wrench but never used it. Not needed on wood products LOL
StarFan Posted March 22, 2009 #17 Posted March 22, 2009 Denis. I am also not a mechanic but I removed the tire and removed the whole rear end away. Had half a bike sitting there and thought: how will I be able to get this all together? Did it step by step using the manual as well as the tech library here on VR.ORG as well as common sense. Had no problems - just took my time. So just do it. Start by removing the tire and do the splines and the hub pins. Just leave the final drive for now.Most likely wont need any service anyways. My bike is ten years old with 12.000 miles and the drive shaft splines were still greased enough. By the way - Great looking bike you have - Cant figure out why in the world you would want to put a car tire on this beauty??
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