The rear wheel can be removed and replaced with the rear fender in place. I've done it many times.

 

Some tires are easier to clear the fender than others, I've never had one that wouldn't clear.

 

It will clear but you will need to remove the axle and spacers entirely. Then tie off the caliper to something. Lastly pull the bottom of the tire to one side to lean the wheel kind of and it will roll out diagonally from under the fender. It will not just roll straight back.

 

Add a 2x4 under the center stand and It will make it easier.
When replacing the tire Add some wood under the tire and or a wood wedge will help in replacing it.

 

Thank you all, I will be changing the tires myself in a few weeks, when I can find the time. I really should pop for a manual.


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To bad your not a little closer and the weather wasn't 11*. You could run the bike over and throw it on the lift and use the tire changer.
I maybe down your way in spring at the race track.:yesnod:

 

I for got, if you are using hand tools look up Changing a tire with zip ties on you tube. It works well, I have used this method many times. it will make the job easier.

 

I have seen the zip tie method on YouTube. I am definitely going to try it. I've got a Harbor Freight just around the corner, I will run over and pick up a big bag of cheap zip ties. Can't wait to try it.


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If you are having trouble with this method add more sline to the wheel. That is usually the sticking point.

 

I can vouch that the zip tie method works. It actually took me a little longer to change using the zip tie method but I wanted to do it without the use of any hand tools it worked perfect. Tire went on over the rim very easy without the use of any tools at all. I didn't try it on the rear tire but I'm guessing it would work just as good. At home I wouldn't use this method because I'm much quicker changing tires with tools however if were away from home with limited tools this method would be great!