Honda VTX1300T 2009 Owner's Manual page 184

If You Have a Flat Tire
RIGHT REAR
(2)
(5) (4)
(2) rear axle nut
(3) muffler bracket
bolts
4. Remove the muffler bracket bolts ( ).
5. Remove the rear brake bracket bolt ( ).
6. Pull the rear axle shaft out.
7. Remove the rear brake bracket ( ).
8. Move the wheel to the right to separate
it from the final drive gear case ( ),
avoiding the muffler to right side.
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(3)
(4) brake bracket
bolt
(5) rear brake bracket
3
4
5
6
9. Remove the wheel and side collar,
keeping the muffler on right side.
To avoid damage to the brake hose
during removal, support the caliper
assembly so that it doesn't hang from
the hose. Do not twist the brake hose.
Avoid getting grease, oil, or dirt on
the disc or pad surfaces. Any
contamination can cause poor brake
performance or rapid pad wear after
reassembly.