Ok, so I have all of the bolts removed, the axel out and the front wheel is hanging byu the front brake. Short of removing the entire brake which I can't do without buying yet more proprietary parts, is there any way tpo remove the front wheel? I am having flashbacks to my old BMW am about one step away from trading this in on a Japanese bike. I swore I would never own a European bike and now I remember why.
I guess I should add that this is the SM model. Sorry for ranting, I am just amazed that the wheel won't come off of the brake.
Think you have to take the calipers off. See if the video is any help. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uCrTF5fvzk
Yeah, it should just be 2 bolts to remove the caliper, according to the service manual. I've attached an extract with removing/installing the front wheel in case the video isn't enough help.
WoodsChick ones told me this; It worked for me so yeah, unbolt the caliper and wiggle it...just a little bit... Seriously it should come off like that, it’s just a bit tight BTW...there is nothing coming out of Japan right now in the 610sm category that comes quarter of the way to the 610...soooo my suggestion to you is take a deep breath, calm down, look at what you’re trying to do from all angles and take it slow Most of the time it’ll work itself out and at all other times you can rely on this place
I removed the front wheel from my sm450 last week and it slid right out. DRZ's are a dime a dozen, flaunt your Husky.
I had a 2007 drz, got bored with it, always looking for 6th gear after 70 kmph, sold it after 6 months, never missed it, got a new 08 sm 610 (for a sweet price!) I love it, it's a keeper. Will never sell it.
