i just got a 2000 cbr 600 f4 and new rear tire. whats the easiest way to get the rear wheel off im new to this

 

Acetylene torch, 10 seconds and you're done

 

the rim not tire lol

 

i wanna take the whole rear wheel off

 

support the rear of the bike on a swingarm stand. Then loosen your axle nut and take the tension off the chain. Slide the axle out after taking the axle nut off and the wheel is out. Also be careful not to depress the rear brake pedal when the wheel is off since you'll push the piston out. You can put a door shim in between the pads to prevent that.

 

Also, put something under the rear wheel so it doesn't drop on your foot. I like to use a rubber mallet...it's just about the right height to hold the wheel in place. Plus, its got a handy dandy handle that allows you to move it out of the way easily when necessary. Otherwise, use a piece of wood, etc.

Too, by not allowing the wheel/tire to just drop down, it won't ding up your wheel on the rear brake caliper. Some folks will take the caliper off when removing the rear wheel, so this doesn't happen. However, if you support the wheel & are careful w/ removal, it won't.

Reinstalling is somewhat more tricky...as you have to not only lift the wheel in place but have to make sure your spacers don't fall out, your rear brake rotor is inside the pads, & all is lined up to push the axle thru. If you have proper grease on your wheel bearings, you're spacers should stay in place & not just fall out (unless you knock them off). Just take your time, be deliberate but careful...

Start w/ the wheel at ground level & put on chain, lift slowly - allowing clearance for spacers w/ rotor aligned btwn brake pads...support wheel w/ feet or maneuver upward however you want until you can support it (w/a rubber mallet like me), then slide the axle thru from L to R. Make sure your axle is greased as well...it will make your life much easier.

As its your first time doing this, I'd recommend that you just unbolt the rear brake caliper & gently set it aside (on top of your swingarm). Just don't kink your brake line. Then, after your wheel is back on, you can bolt it back up. Either way, you'll still have to run the axle thru the brake caliper bracket that holds the caliper. Its all preference really.

Good luck.