I just installed new sprockets and chain on my -90 1000F. Everything was easy and straight forward, but then I noticed that the rear brake was binding. So I started to investigate why this happens, and found out, that the caliber pin bolts are stuck and don’t let the caliber slide freely. Problem easily fixed, but I was fed up getting the rear axle in and out of it’s place. Since I am not that strong and my back started aching lifting the rear wheel back and forth , I though that there must be some easier way to do this.
I had an old inflatable pad and I cut the pillow part off. Now I could put the pillow under the wheel, and pump up some air into it to lift the wheel on a right level. Then it was easy to maneuver the axle in. No more swearing ( or at least not so much ). I shall include some pictures of my “great” invention which hopefully gives clearer image what I mean.

 

Good idea Oke , I haven't got a compressor handy , so I use two wedges . Roll it up onto one and chock it with the other

 

If you've got someone else to help, it makes it a lot easier as well.

 

Interesting way to handle that, oke. Nice job on being resourceful.

 

One doesn't need a compressor to do the jop, a common punp is OK. What comes to the helpers is true. If I keep myself busy with mrs tonight, I too may have one in fifteen years.

 

Nice invention. Looks like you have a similar problem to me. No room to work.
Hopefully the airbag will last fifteen years!! Mind you they can be a great help long before then. Enjoy your evening & may it be productive.
Time to tune up the band

 

Sorry, this is an old thread, but I am a bit slow, eh.
My 2 c worth:
I have a slightly different method which I've used a couple of times now and it seems to work pretty well - When it comes time to put the wheel back on, I thread a tie-down strap through the wheel rim and over the saddle (sorry, I'm nowhere near the bike right now so I can't take a photo but I will do some later if anyone is interested) then ratchet up the tie-down (does that make sense?) so that the wheel is lifted up off the ground. With the wheel dangling on the strap, you can reasonably easily line up the wheel, axle and rear brake assembly and avoide the spacers dropping off and rolling out the garage door () . Once the axle is in, you can remove the tie-down strap.