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Removing and reinstalling the rear tire is similar on all the early model Goldwings. I have done the job several times on my 1200, but unfortunately I don't have any pictures.
I have done the job twice now on my 1500 and while there are a few minor differences, for the most part the job is very much the same on both bikes. As I outline the job below, I will try to point out the differences as I experienced them.
Also note that there are variations in the job on the 1500. Some people do it differently than I do. For example, there is a method of removing the saddle bags and the trunk as one unit. The saddle bags and trunk mount to a sub frame that can be removed by removing 6 bolts and the associated electrical wiring. I have not experimented with this method. Additionally, I have a trailer hitch on my bike, and I would have to disconnect the front of the hitch from the rear crash bars.
The trailer hitch requires modification of the method of rear wheel removal. Without the hitch, the rear tire can be removed with the bike on the floor. The rear fender is removed and the tire comes out the back.
With the trailer hitch, either the hitch must be removed, or the bike must be elevated and the rear wheel must be hanging over open air so that the wheel can be removed in a downward direction.
This page: Rear tire change summary page.
Go to: Trunk lower trim removal.
Go to: Saddlebag removal.
Go to: Wheel removal.
Go to: Coupling cleaning and lubrication.
Go to: Driveshaft maintainence.
Return to: Jim's Goldwing page.
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