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does the hitch (2012) have to be removed to change out a rear tire?
Laying the bike on it's side may seem drastic but it does work very well and is actually safer. No worry about pushing the bike off the center stand, especially if your installing a CT.No, although you will either need a lift or lay the bike over on the right side. With a hitch, the tire must be removed from under the bike.
:agree:Laying the bike on it's side may seem drastic but it does work very well and is actually safer. No worry about pushing the bike off the center stand, especially if your installing a CT.
I did mine this way recently and it was no worse than changing a tire on the car. No need to remove the hitch or fender section at all.
I can't see there being a substantial amount of difference between rear wheel removal/installation issues & challenges between a 2012 and any other model of GL1800.does the hitch (2012) have to be removed to change out a rear tire?