1998 Rear Fender Removal

[KingstonMax]

Was wondering if to replace the rear fender, does the rear tire have to be removed or just the seat?

 

[caseyjones955]

I've removed all the panels and fenders from mine for painting, and put it all back together again. It's been a few years but I'm 97.45% sure you wont need to pull the rear wheel, I did not. Mine is a Gen1 so my answer is only applicable to a 1st gen bike.

I delicately placed a floor jack under the engine and lifted slightly and gently with the bike tied off to a rafter in case it slipped. Honestly I'm not sure you even have to do that but I did and it seemed to give me a little extra room to work with the rear suspension extended. I have an exhaust system that does not allow for a center stand and that is why I used a jack and tether.

 

[KingstonMax]

Thx for the info

 

[Zeus36]

No, you do not need to remove the tire. I'm running with no fenders.

 

[RedMax]

Was wondering if to replace the rear fender, does the rear tire have to be removed or just the seat?

I just replaced my rear fender on my 2005 max. I only had to remove the rear seat.

 

[desert_max]

Takes about 5 minutes to pull rear fender off.

 

[MaxMidnight]

Takes about 5 minutes to pull rear fender off.

A bit longer if you want to undo the bolts!