1960 panhead rear tire removal

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1960 panhead rear tire removal

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I'm removing my rear tire from my 1960 panhead, and when I try to remove the axle, about half way out, it will not go further.Do I need to remove the five allen head sockets screws that hold the brake drum to the tire so I can get the axle out?
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Re: 1960 panhead rear tire removal

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jvinella123 wrote:I'm removing my rear tire from my 1960 panhead, and when I try to remove the axle, about half way out, it will not go further.Do I need to remove the five allen head sockets screws that hold the brake drum to the tire so I can get the axle out?
Take the weight off the axle a bit, you should be able to remove the axle pin completely and the wheel will still stay in place, then you take the weight and wobble the wheel away from the brake.
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jvinella123 wrote:I'm removing my rear tire from my 1960 panhead, and when I try to remove the axle, about half way out, it will not go further.Do I need to remove the five allen head sockets screws that hold the brake drum to the tire so I can get the axle out?

I know in the clymer book it looks like they do it by removing those allen sockets. But you don't need to. Give the axle a twist around and make sure its not squared off anywhere. Shouldn't be but just in case. I'd persuade it softly with a mallet.
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Re: 1960 panhead rear tire removal

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On stock fendered machines the hub needs to be separated from the drum in order to come out. The axle should slide right through, but it is easier to remove the lugs when it is in place. The brake plate sleeve should remain bolted in place to make the whole process simpler, the right side spacer is removed after the axle. Letting the air out of the tire helps as well for more clearance.
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RUBONE wrote:On stock fendered machines the hub needs to be separated from the drum in order to come out. The axle should slide right through, but it is easier to remove the lugs when it is in place. The brake plate sleeve should remain bolted in place to make the whole process simpler, the right side spacer is removed after the axle. Letting the air out of the tire helps as well for more clearance.
Are swingers different then?
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Re: 1960 panhead rear tire removal

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Everything Rubone says applies to swing arm frame bikes.
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