75B Removing front wheel with dual discs

[rbjenterprises]

I have converted my single disc front wheel on my 75B to dual discs. All factory parts.

Is there any easy way to remove the wheel. The only I can figure out is to start by removing the fender stays and bolts from the fender mount to swing one fork out. I have been trying to figure out another way but this is the only way I have found.

Any one out there have this setup and have a better idea?

 

[jamesgs4]

can't you just pull the axle and drop the wheel out?

 

[azman857]

Remove the brake caliper(s) and axle and wiggle it out? Don't remove the brakelines from the caliper!

 

[lassenc]

I loosen the brake calipers and then remove the axle.

 

[rbjenterprises]

The problem is that the calipers cannot be removed without removing the wheel first. Top fastener is a nut(bad), bottom is a bolt(good). The discs are large diameter and with the calipers in the way the tire/rim cannot be dropped thru the space. I have been thinking of turning the top caliper mounting nut/stud into a bolt/spacer combination but that would require enlarging the hole in the fork. I have ss braided lines home run to the master cylinder so the new bolt and spacer may be my option.

 

[rbjenterprises]

Here is a pic of the front wheel.

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/rCj52-WQtMxFn1b9oxniHA?feat=directlink

 

[Liftrat]

rjb, I've also got a '75 with the dual disc setup, but mine are behind the forks, and I've got an aftermarket fork brace, so it might not help you too much. Also, it's been a few years since I removed the front wheel, and I might not be remembering correctly, but I think I removed the lower caliper bolt and removed the upper nut, dropped the wheel a bit, then rotated the caliper up until I could pull it out. IIRC, after the discs clear the calipers, there was enough room to cock the wheel enough to do this. I might have also unbolted the fork brace, but can't remember.
Since I'm about due for a new set of tires, I'll find out when I swap 'em. I'll have to write the procedure down this time