Honda 2005 VTX1800C Owner's Manual page 190

4. While holding the other end of the rear
axle shaft ( 2 ) with a wrench, remove
the axle nut ( 3 ).
RIGHT REAR
(5)
(3) rear axle nut
(4) bracket bolt
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.
9. Remove the wheel and side collar.
(4)
(3)
(5) brake bracket
4
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If You Have a Flat Tire
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.
Avoid depressing the brake lever and
brake pedal when the wheel is off the
motorcycle. This will force the
caliper pistons out of the cylinders.
The result will be a loss of brake
fluid. If this occurs, the brake system
will require service.
See your Honda dealer for this
service.
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