[YZ3]

Before I head to Depot to get some tools, I wanted to check to make sure I get everything here first. What tools do I need to remove the rear wheel and what size ratchet head is needed to take the upper triple tree off? (I believe it's a 30mm)?

 

[CNI Dawg]

Rear axle nut on my 06 is a 32mm
Got my socket at Home Depot

I think the 03/04 is different

 

[NewRedRider]

1/2" Torque wrench and a 32mm socket. 03-06 are all the same on the sizes. You may need to loosen your chain on the 05-06's as the adjuster was changed w/ a lock nut. On the 03-04's you can just push the tire forward without changing the chain adjusters.

 

[LTSrr]

1/2" Torque wrench and a 32mm socket. 03-06 are all the same on the sizes. You may need to loosen your chain on the 05-06's as the adjuster was changed w/ a lock nut. On the 03-04's you can just push the tire forward without changing the chain adjusters.

On the rear dont you need the size for the other side? Seems like if I remember right the left side will spin sometimes. I think that is a 28??

 

[99SH]

On 05+ there's only a nut on the disc side. 32mm...

 

[NewRedRider]

On the rear dont you need the size for the other side? Seems like if I remember right the left side will spin sometimes. I think that is a 28??

As 99SH pointed out you only need the wrench from your tool kit on the 03-04's.

 

[YZ3]

I went to Sears & Home Depot, trying to find a 28+mm socket is like trying to find free ***** in my closet right now.

 

[NewRedRider]

Go to Advance Auto parts or Autozone. That's where I bought mine from.

 

[BiGxbOix510]

aww, no free tool kit? Taking the wheel OFF is easy.
Putting it on...well, that's easy too, but it'll take a few minutes to figure out how.

Oh, it helps to invest in a torque wrench. or borrow one.

 

[600rr84]

yep... 32 is what you need... the other side is 27('03-'04).. and like RewRedRider said go to your local parts store...they'll have them alot cheaper...plus you can return them when your done...not that I've ever done that

 

[NewRedRider]

Here's how I put the rear tire back on:

(Bike on the rear stand) Sit behind the bike on a 5-gallon bucket or stool. Clean and grease the axle with a high quality wheel bearing grease. Slide the tire forward, put the brake caliper in the guide rail, and put the chain on the sprocket. Rotate the tire if you need the chain to clear the swingarm. Put your toes under the rear tire and use your feet to lift the tire. If you didn't put some grease on the wheel bearing seals and the spacers you're probably picking them up off the ground right about now.

The grease helps hold the spacers in place while you're lining up the axle. Hold the inside of the rim with your right hand while inserting the axle with your left hand. Using your feet really helps to hold the weight of the tire so your hands can line up the axle. Make sure you torque to spec (83ft/lbs) and check the chain slack AND the tire alignment.

 

[YZ3]

Thanks y'all. I have a torque wrench but will still have to do the auto parts run for the other crap. I have until my checkeredflag stands come in which should hopefully be soon. Thanks for the tips Red.

 

[SLAPS808]

all very good tips.

other than using your foot to hold/push up the tire.....
you could also use 2 phonebooks. 1 full size phone book and a half size one.
stack both books and place them underneath the rear tire for both removal and
installing. makes it alot easier. or you can use whatever else other than the phonebooks
to stack underneath tire...i.e. 2x4 flat wood, flat bricks etc.