Motorcycle Repair: REAR WHEEL, yamaha v star, star parts

Question
I RECENTLY CHANGED A FLAT ON MY REAR WHEEL OF MY 2001 YAMAHA V STAR 1100 CLASSIC.WHEN ON PUT THE WHEEL BACK ON, I NOTICED THAT THE CALIPER BRACKET WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE REAR BRAKE DISC. I AM WONDERING IF THE WHEEL COLLAR (WASHER) IS SUPPOSED TO GO BETWEEN THE CALIPER BRACKET AND THE DISC? NOW I HAVE IT BETWEEN THE SWINGARM AND THE CAL BRACKET. MAYBE THAT IS WHY IT IS SO CLOSE. YOUR HELP WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
THANK YOU,
DAN HOENIG

Answer
Hi Dan,

The collar in the wrong place, as you've already discovered.

Make the switch and it should assemble properly.

Visit Yamaha's website to see parts microfiche. Also, see "www.bikebandit.com" for same.

www.yamaha-motor.com/star/parts/home.aspx

Respectfully,
Mark Shively