Motorcycle Repair: rear wheel removal, suzuki volusia 800, 2004 suzuki volusia 800


Question
my wife has a 2004 suzuki volusia (800).could you please tell me how to take the rear wheel off,her bike it has drum brakes.i have a harley and know how to do this on mine.i have never worked on a suzuki before.any information you can give would be a great help,including what tools i will need.
thank you
chuck

Answer
First you have to get the axal out. Remove all spacers and pull the wheel away from the drive shaft side of the bike.The wheel is on spines so you may have to get personal with it.COMPLEATLY CLEAN the spines both side and apply grease to all spines.Make sure mom get involved.