Bob you’ve made owning a VTX so much more simple and fun. Thank you for the videos. This helped me so much! Tire is on and I’m back on the road. Thanks again!

Thank you for the video! I am a pretty decent backyard mechanic but working on my motorcycle is kind of intimidating. I loved your video. You made it easy to understand and you’ve got right to the point. Thank you I have a 2004 VTX

Thank you very much, Bob. Now i now, how to remove and replace the rear wheel. I own a 2006 VTX 1800 R / sc49 with 42560 miles. Your videos are very instructive and very helpful, of course. Greetings from Bavaria.

Video was very helpful, took the intimidation factor out of doing it. Mines a 06 N model, had plenty of space to get the bolts out without touching the exhaust & axle came out super easy . Thanks for showing a rookie how to do it the right way 🙏

Excellent video...very well done and without superfluous talk. I have an 03 1800 that needs the flange bearing fix, a rear tire and brake pads. Your video will be my best reference for the job. Thanks.

Like watching a surgeon at work! Thank you, Bob.

I'm getting a tire replaced on my 1300 and learning how to do this myself is saving me $90 in labor fees! Thank you Bob!

Just bought an 03 vtx 1800r. Glad I found your videos. Thx

I had no idea how to do this as always had chain and sprockets, thanks for a very informative video you explained everything in plain English many thanks.

Thank you Bob! This is very well edited and informative.

I'm a do it yourselfer type guy and this makes it look so easy to do!! Thank you H.T. Bob for your video on the rear wheel removal!! From now on, my bike jack is going to start paying for itself!! Had the jack for about 2 yrs. and hasn't been used but it will now!! Thanks again and Jesus loves you, John 3:16-17 (KJV)

Gona be doin this soon. First time takin the wheels off gona clean and polish as well as tires. Thanks Bob ur super thorough thats good

Good video. Forgot about the caliper mount bolt, this helped. Might give more room, if you have the big radius two into one exhaust, I have it too, remove the rear section of the exhaust, two bolts and one clamp.

Thanks for your videos, it'll soon be time for the riding season and pre-season maintenance so much appreciated..Cheers!

very helpful. next time a tire change or service is required ill be ready. this time I opted to have someone install my tires and give everything a once over since the bike is new to me.

You make it look easy. Thanks.

Great detail. Thanks for the video, brother!

Hey Bob enjoy watching your I have the 06 VTX f 1800 I learned a lot from watching thank you

Nicely done, thanks for taking the time to make this video! It's funny, I have a different motorcycle jack and mine isn't smooth while lowering my bike either.

Great video thanks for all the help. 💯👍🏼😊

Thanks for the video, I recently got a VTX1800C and just pulled the rear for a tire change. I was able to take some shortcuts though. I left pads in the caliper and left the caliper attached to the bracket. I got the bracket stop bolt out of the way and slid the whole assembly up and off the rotor as one. I put a rag down and the bracket is sitting on the aftermarket drag exhaust. I'm sure there's some mechanics out there screaming, but I've never pulled pads for a wheel removal on any bike I've owned. Wiggle and slide caliper up and off then slide back in place when going for install. just don't squeeze the lever as mentioned, cheers.

Thank you brotha your a blessing

Thanks for the video. You helped me a lot

Thanks so much for this video. Made the job easy. 😊

I used this video to take the rear tire off of my 09 VTX 1300 R and and it was very informative however I will just add that you do not need to remove the muffler bolts on my model, there is plenty of room for that caliper bracket pin to slide out of the way as is. Also I did not remove the caliper from the bracket as there is enough room for the bracket and caliper to move the slight bit out of the way and stay mounted together, thanks!

Thanks Bob next time I get tires I will try myself. Thanks 🙏🏿

Excellent video. Thank you.

Great video. It is gonna help me save a lot of money!

Say what U will. I still believe the most safety U can get from the rear wheel nut is to have a small hole drilled out for a carter pin. I know I am probably over thinking it. Lol enjoyed your video!thanks Bob for sharing!

Nice video sir! For next time, you can leave the brake caliper connected to the bracket and lift the whole assembly up and out of your way.

Thanks for this. I just had a 2005 given to me for free but it only has 4,000 mi on it. I have to remove the wheels because there's a lot of corrosion and I want to clean it up so this will make it easier

I need to patch my rear tire and only way is to remove rim I also while rim is off polish rim too so 2 for one deal this video helps so much but I have back fork completely chromed so I gotta remove all that chrome first if only u seen this bike it is bad ass white wall Dunlop as well chromed front to back top to bottom

Great job my man

This video helps so much!

Спасибо большое за ваши видео

Great videos Bob!! Want to polish my wheels need to remove rotors... what size is the screw head front and back rotor? "T" something? Or? Do you have an instructional video on replacing rotors? Thanks in advance

Nice video clip . muchas gracias saludos ..

This is not the same for a 07 1300c. But it sure does help! Thank u

Nice video Bob, I am repairing my 04 VTX1800R after I was hit. I have to change the tire as a result of the damage.

Well done. Good video.

Very good video!!!!!

Awesome! Thank you.

what grease do you use?

Thanks Bob!!

Thank you for your time

Thank you Bob

I'm thinking it's an 8mm hex bit on the left side, not sure if VTX 18/13 might vary? Thanks for sharing FunBro!

I came hoping to learn the tools sizes needed for this job so I can prep accordingly.

Классное видео. Привет из Москвы!

I can't for the life of me get my splines to line up I've fought for hours jack up in different positions any suggestions? Thanks for your well done videos.

Thanks so much !! I need a tire the guys wanted to charge me 200 to put it on

Hey Bob, Does the bike need to be in gear to line up the final drive splines, or can it be in neutral?

I'm still debating doing this myself or just paying the extra $50 in labor to have my local shop do it. I have the 1800C model and my first attempt taking the rear wheel off did not go very well. 1 thing led to another setback and before I knew it I had been going at it for a couple hours and barely had the caliper bracket off. lol

Awesome thank you! Are u still watching video comments? I have a few questions

I have a 08 1800n is it the same process my back fender in really low

Thanks heaps mate

Is the locktight a standard thing? Or just the proper torque spec will suffice?

How can I get your fenders for my C

I'm looking to get a mini jack how high off the ground does the Retro have to be in order to get that wheel out of that fender

Since rim is removed and taking off tire u could use white diamond metal polish on rims find at autozone local auto part store and corded drill also a polish cone those rims will gleam as if chrome

Do you have any torque specs on the axle and the calipers?

Thanks Bob

The piece at 1:26. Where does that go when reassembling the brakes? Also, mine seems smaller thanx yours. I have the 04 1300c

U can use diamond metal polish on those rims thet will come out so dang shiny u should see mine woooow that nice

What torque do you do on the axel? Or do you?

What grease for splines/ differential etc. What grease/ oils do I need?

Sooo... This last time I changed my rear tire I just put it on the lift, pried/pushed my brake pad back in as far as it would go (being careful not to mar the rotor up, of course) then pulled the axle nut off, slid the axel out and dropped the wheel down. Same thing in reverse to reinstall except I swung the caliper bracket up out of the way until I had the wheel back onto the final drive and my axle bolt fed thru just into the spacer. Then i swung it back down and lightly tapped into place and pushed the axel bolt the rest of the way thru. Tighten the wheel nut and the 14mm bracket bolt, pump my brakes back up and.. 🏍️💨

is that just regular bearing grease on everything?

Will this be the same on my 1800c?

next video would you leave the tools that you used though out job it would make it quick and easy when pulling out tools for the job

why not use Molly Paste and when do you change wheel bearings?

Im worried of removing rim tire i have to vinal wrap bike new color but well im good at not being able to put back together lol

Do you know what the torque spec for that rear axle nut is?

How tight so u tighten rear axle

No antiseze on axel?

WHAT WAS THAT METAL PIECE THAT YOU PULLED OUT OF THE CALIPER....

What grease did you use exactly?

great video, however you should add the proper torque specs for the axle, calipers, and exhaust bolts.

Molly grease right??? Not grease like regular grease!!

Axle nut torque?

You're supposed to use moly paste not grease and you should lightly sand your axle

81 foot pounds of torque for the axle nut

Thanks for sharing, but...Honda Molly Paste for splines, NOT GREASE!

I don't even think you need to remove the brake caliper or pads. The brake caliper and bracket would come out as one unit after the axle rod is removed and bracket bolt is loosened

Rear tire of course 2003 vtx1800r

Your not suppose to grease the axles. Putting grease on the axle is bad for the axle. Your suppose to use anti seize

Your axle needs grease really bad

U did a bunch of unnecessary work with those breaks

When removing the long axle I'd probably put a 2x4 under the tire to support the tire.