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tnichols · 04-02-2006, 10:19 AM

Could someone explain the proper way to remove the rear wheel on a 2005 suzuki S50 that is shaft driven? I'll need to get my flat tire fixed and have never messed with this type of drivetrain.
Thanks!

DrBob · 04-03-2006, 08:07 AM

Remove the bolt from that black bar that braces the rear brake drum on the right side. Back off the adjuster nut from the end of the brake cable to free it from the lever, and pull out the brake cable from the little bracket on the drum. Jack the bike up. Remove the chrome axle cap from the right side of the swingarm using a knife or small screwdriver- be careful, it is plastic. Remove the axle nut under where the cap was. Use a drift or screwdriver to pull the axle out of the left side of the bike, putting the drift or screwdriver in the hole on the side of the axle as you work it side to side. There is a spacer on the axle between the wheel and the right side of the swing arm. If the spacer does not fall out, pull it out. Pull the wheel about an inch to the right side of the bike and it will disconnect from the shaft drive and come free.

When you put it back together put a drop of silicone on the axle cap to avoid loosing it.

tnichols · 04-07-2006, 11:49 AM

Thanks DrBob. I followed your instructions to the letter. No problems at all. I now have a new innertube in my tire and am riding again!

DrBob · 04-09-2006, 11:43 AM

Cool!

04-02-2006, 10:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
tnichols Found second gear by accident Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2005 Suzuki S50 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 307	removing the rear wheel Could someone explain the proper way to remove the rear wheel on a 2005 suzuki S50 that is shaft driven? I'll need to get my flat tire fixed and have never messed with this type of drivetrain. Thanks!

04-03-2006, 08:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,621	Remove the bolt from that black bar that braces the rear brake drum on the right side. Back off the adjuster nut from the end of the brake cable to free it from the lever, and pull out the brake cable from the little bracket on the drum. Jack the bike up. Remove the chrome axle cap from the right side of the swingarm using a knife or small screwdriver- be careful, it is plastic. Remove the axle nut under where the cap was. Use a drift or screwdriver to pull the axle out of the left side of the bike, putting the drift or screwdriver in the hole on the side of the axle as you work it side to side. There is a spacer on the axle between the wheel and the right side of the swing arm. If the spacer does not fall out, pull it out. Pull the wheel about an inch to the right side of the bike and it will disconnect from the shaft drive and come free. When you put it back together put a drop of silicone on the axle cap to avoid loosing it. __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog! Last edited by DrBob; 04-03-2006 at 08:11 AM.

04-09-2006, 11:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,621	Cool! __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

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04-07-2006, 11:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
tnichols Found second gear by accident Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2005 Suzuki S50 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 307	Thanks DrBob. I followed your instructions to the letter. No problems at all. I now have a new innertube in my tire and am riding again!

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