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  1. THere must be an easier way to put the rear wheel back on!

    General V-Strom Discussion
    :headbang: I really dislike the whole thing: There is the rear brake caliper that needs to be lined up to the brake disc, which slides around (floats) There is a spacer on both sides of the wheel that falls out easily as you are trying to lift the wheel into the position; if it touches the...

  2. Rear wheel remount

    DL650 and DL650A - 2004 to 2011
    Having read the threads on removing the rear wheel, I was a bit apprehensive about doing so to install chain and sprockets. I now know why. I can't get the damn thing on....I have the spacers installed correctly I believe (matching the diagram at least) but still have about 3/8 overlap on...
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  3. Rear wheel bearing, something I did?

    V-Strom Service & Maintenance Questions/Discussion
    I was putting my rear wheel back together after installing a new tire, and noticed that the inner bearing (the one seated in the actual wheel) had slack around it. I can see the wheel has been wallowed out a little. I've had the wheel off a number of times, and have always been careful to get...
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