removing front wheel from GL1800

[rickboardman]

I got a new tire (front) for my 1800 2005 its a trike I can get the wheel off the ground do I just remove the axel and it slides or drops out ? anything I need to do with the brakes? dealer wont service the trike for lift reasons but will change the tire if I bring the wheel in go figure.

Thanks Maverick

[Viking]

You are gonna have to loosen off the brake calipers or the tire will not come past them. Other than that, you are correct in removal technique.

[Ghostman]

Heres a good video for you. I have a trike and it amazes me that some dealers wont do it ,but then the same dealer will service an ATV.


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[rickboardman]

Thanks guys for the info the video was helpful. Now if I just dont break any thing ha ha

[Fatwing Chris]

Just had my front wheel of last weekend and I only undid the RH caliper(LH if you're standing in front of the bike).I left the other one bolted up and the wheel slid out and back in no problem.You might have to hold the pads apart when you're rolling the wheel back in.

[rickboardman]

Sounds Good Thanks for the info

[mbuesing]

Centering the axle before tightening the pinch bolts is critical.

When I got my Wing (from a dealer that "went over it good") I could always hear brake noise from the front and thought it was just normal drag sounds. After I changed tires and installed them myself, it is nice and quiet.