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Help - Rear wheel removal - exhaust blocking axle

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by ColoradoDan, May 23, 2026 at 9:02 PM.

  1. ColoradoDan

    ColoradoDan Active Member

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    Hey XJers, I am scratching my head on this, and need some help if someone knows.

    I have an 82 XJ650, with stock exhaust. I've changed my rear tire several times over the years, and always need an extra step to get the axle around the right side exhaust, but for the life of me can't remember the trick I've used.

    I know I've never removed the exhaust itself. And I can't remember needing to disconnect the shocks, but maybe that was the method.
     
    ColoradoDan, May 23, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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    Dan Gardner Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Seems like something must have shifted ????
     
    Dan Gardner, May 23, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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    Maybe from before i bought it?

    Everything is locked in as much as stock would be. The pipe bracket is still mounted to the rear peg bracket. Essentially it looks like any stock photo.
     
    ColoradoDan, May 24, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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    Dan Gardner Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Maxim or Seca?
     
    Dan Gardner, May 25, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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