Motorcycle Repair: 82 Yamaha Drum brakes, yamaha xj650, yamaha drum

Question
What has to come off to change the back brakes on a 82 Yamaha XJ650 and how hard of a job is it?

Answer
Hi Tony,

The rear wheel must be removed to access the brake drum and brake shoes.

Looky here:

http://houseofmotorcycles.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/oem_schematic_view.asp?sche...

I think it's an easy job.

Respectfully,
Mark Shively