So a friend and i have been trying to get the rear wheel back in after swapping the sprockets and chain. I know my spacers are in the right places but there just isn't enough room

So we've watched a few youtube clips and it seems you can pull it back and out but it needs to be moved up from below to go in? If thats the case whats the best way to get the rear up that high?

Or any tips?

 

After a good prying wedging and banging its all put together.. Every piece was wiped down re greased and in the right order.

Now the wheel seems to have just a bit of a drag to it. I backed of the axle bolt a bit but it didn't help. If the axle bolt was bent it'd be something else noticeable right?

The chain was a tad long so i did have to crank the adjusters to their max. I'll cut the chain at a later date. But it sits at about 1 1/2" play on the bottom with a slight sag on the top. Now more popping sound when going for a hard launch.

Next i have to figure out why the clutch slips... Did the last idiot put car oil in or is the 37k on the clock causing the plates to be worn?

 

ive never had a problem with removing the wheel.. so im guessing dragging could be maybe caliper dragging a little? do you have the spacers and everything that was there before you took it off? the first time i put my tire back on i realized i forgot the spacer that goes between the swingarm while i was tightening down the axle bolt

 

After I put my rear tire back on it drags a little also... mine is from the rear brake pads being a little off and they rub the rotor now.. maybe check that.

 

Problem fixed it self a few miles down the road.... Onto my next problem, new clutch kit - Last owner thought popping wheelies all day was fun so it slips a bit when keeping it a 10k shifting.