Motorcycle Repair: 250 honda shadow 1985, honda rebel 250, rear axle nut


Question
Motorcycle Repair: 250 honda shadow 1985, honda rebel 250, rear axle nut
that s the model
Hi, i'd like to know what the process is to replace the rear wheel of bike, would you have a video that'd learn me how to do it...
My car got tow away and that's a bike i got for free, all i have to do is replace the wheel but i have to do it by myself because i m getting broke.
Thany you very much for your help
Sincerly
Sam

Answer
Okay, Sam...  You had me a little confused with the 1985 Honda Shadow at first. If you are ordering parts always refer to it as a 1985 Honda Rebel 250 or CMX250, so the parts guys know what you have to work on.

http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cmx250c-rebel-250-1985-us_model570/partslist/F++12.ht...  REAR WHEEL

http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cmx250c-rebel-250-1985-us_model570/partslist/F++21.ht...  chain adjusters

First, look at the settings for the chain adjusters on both sides of the swing arm. When you reinstall the rear wheel the chain adjusters are what centers the rear wheel in the swing arm and sets the tension of the drive chain.

The biggest hurdle is getting the bike off the ground, supported so you can remove the rear wheel.

Either try to get it on a milk carton/box of some kind (with help of a friend) so the rear wheel is off the ground and the bike doesn't want to fall over.

Basically, you will have to disconnect the rear brake stay (rod from swing arm to brake panel), then remove the large rear axle nut after you have removed the cotter pin. Hopefully, the axle will slide out without too much fuss. You may have to turn it and pull it at the same time or use a big blunt ended screwdriver or punch to push it through the axle hole. Once the axle is out, the whole wheel assembly is in your lap. Separate the sprocket holder from the hub, remove the brake panel and then you have a bare wheel assembly to take to a shop for tire replacement.

This is the undo procedure... so the redo is the opposite.

Place brake panel and sprocket holder back into the hub, position the chain adjusters so the axle can be pushed back through the aligned holes. DO put the chain on the sprocket before you hoist the wheel up into position and then slide the axle through the chain adjusters, axle spacers, etc. Once the wheel is positioned, tighten the axle nut just snug enough to keep the assembly from moving around freely. Look at the markings on the chain adjusters and adjust the nuts until the marks are the same on both sides AND the drive chain has 3/4" slack at the tightest spot in the chain. If the chain is old it will have loose/tight spots, so you have to average it all out. Attach the brake stay rod, before you tighten the axle. Tighten the nut until the nut is about as tight as you can make it. If the nut has slots in the edges, then align the slots with the hole in the end of the axle so you can install a cotter pin for security.

I hope this makes sense to you. I don't have any videos to share on this procedure.

Bill Silver