Honda VTX1300C VTX 2004 Owner's Manual page 167

If You Have a Flat Tire
RIGHT REAR
(4)
(3)
(3) axle nut
(4) brake bracket
bolt
4. Remove the muffler bracket bolts ( ).
5. Remove the rear brake bracket bolt ( ).
6. Pull the 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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(5)
(6)
(5) brake bracket
(6) muffler bracket
bolts
6
4
5
2
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.
Avoid depressing the 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.