Honda VTX1300C VTX 2004 Owner's Manual page 166

Emergency Rear Wheel
Removal/Installation
Refer to Saf ety Precautions
We recommend wheel removal be done
only by your Honda dealer or another
qualified mechanic. Do not attempt to
remove the wheel on your own. Wheel
removal requires mechanical skill and
professional tools.
Removal
1. Park your motorcycle on a firm, level
surface.
2. Carefully raise the center of the
motorcycle with a chain hoist.
on page 56 .
If You Have a Flat Tire
While holding the other end of the axle
3.
shaft ( ) with a wrench, remove the 1
axle nut ( ). 3
LEFT REAR
(1) axle shaft
(2) final drive gear case
Taking Care of the Unexpected
(1)
(2)
(cont'd)
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