I got a nasty flat last night on my 1983 KZ750 (it's a Kawasaki cruiser) and don't want to have it towed to a mechanic. Can I safely remove the rear wheel so that I can take it to a shop?
The bike has shaft drive, which I've never messed-with. Is there anything special about that for which I'll need special tools, gaskets, etc? All I need to do is take the wheel in to change the tire. Much easier than doing a chain drive rear wheel. Basically, you remove the calipher (if disc equipped), or undo brake anchor (if drum braked) . Then pull axle and spacers (note how they go) wheel shoud then pull out of drive housing and roll out for repair. Reverse procedure to assemble. G B is correct. It's very simple and no parts will fall out.
Just slide the wheel away from the final drive case.
The wheel and final drive are splined together.
It's a no brainer.
No special tools or gaskets or draining oil.
No adjustments or special procedures to put the wheel back on. What they said. ^^^^^^^^ | 