884/886 Removing the Rear Wheel

Follow the steps below to remove the rear wheel on your 884-886 FLYER.

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     Tools Needed: 18mm wrench or adjustable wrench, 6mm, 5mm, 4mm, and 3mm allen wrenches, cable cutters, cable ties, something to cushion the front forks (towel, book, foam, etc.)

     Compatible Models: Flyer™ 884 and Flyer™ 886

Getting the Bike Ready for Servicing

1. Remove the battery.
   
   
   
   
   
2. Turn the bike on, the screen should initially turn on, then quickly fade away.
   
   
   
   
   

3. Use a 6mm allen wrench to loosen the through-axle by turning counter-clockwise.

4. Pull the axle free.
   
   
   
   
   
5. Lift the front end of the bike by the handlebar and carefully remove the wheel from the fork.
6. Tilt the front of the bike forward, allowing the front fork to rest on the floor.
   a. Provide a cushion if necessary to protect the paint on the fork.
   
   
   
   
   

Removing Footrests and Fender Covers

1. Use a 4mm allen wrench to unscrew the 3 bolts that hold the lefthand fender cover to the fender.
2. Pull the fender cover free from the bike.
   
   
   
   
   
3. Use a 5mm allen wrench to remove the 2 bolts holding the lefthand footrest to the frame.
4. Remove the footrest from the bike.
   
   
   
   
   

5. Use a 4mm Allen wrench to unscrew the 3 bolts that hold the fender cover to the fender on the opposite side of the bike.

6. Pull the fender cover free from the bike.
   
   
   
   
   

7. Use a 5mm allen wrench to remove the 2 bolts holding the righthand footrest to the frame.

8. Remove the footrest from the bike.
   
   
   
   
   

Removing the Rear Wheel

1. Snip the 3 zip ties securing the motor cable to the bike.

2. Disconnect the motor cable by pulling the connectors apart.
   
   
   
   
   

3. Use an 18mm or an adjustable wrench to remove the nut and washer from the brake side of the rear wheel.
   
   
   
   
   
4. Use a 3mm allen wrench to remove the 2 bolts securing the torque plate to the frame.
   
   
   
   
5. Use an 18mm or an adjustable wrench to remove the nut and washer from the opposite side of the rear wheel.
   
   
   
   
   

6. Pull the rear wheel free from the bike.

   a. Press downward on the rear wheel while holding the frame to loosen the rear wheel in the dropouts

   b. Pull backward on the derailleur and guide the chain around the rear axle

   c. Lift the frame upward and allow to rest on the front dropouts and kickstand

   
   
   
   
7. Perform desired maintenance, whether that be replacing the wheel, changing the tube, etc.
   
   
   

Reinstalling the Rear Wheel

1. Seating the chain

   a. Set the wheel near the rear of the bike between the dropouts.

   
   
   
   

   b. Pull back on the derailleur and allow the chain to wrap over the smallest sprocket.
   
   

   
   
   c. Lower the frame onto the rear axle making sure to rotate the anti-rotation washers with the tabs down.
   
   

   

   
   
   d. Use a10 mm wrench or adjustable wrench to rotate the axle into position.
   
   

   

2. Reinstalling the Hardware
   

   a. Install a washer and nut over the derailleur side of the rear axle.

   b. Press down on the frame to ensure that the axle is fully in the rear dropout. Then, using a 18mm wrench tighten both axle nuts to 40Nm
   
   

   
   
   
   

   c. Slide the torque plate over the rear axle on the brake side.

   d. Use a 3mm allen wrench to secure the 2 bolts to the dropout plate.

   
   
   
   e. Install a washer and nut over the rear axle.
   f. Press down on the frame to ensure that the axle is fully in the rear dropout. Then, using a 18mm wrench tighten both axle nuts to 40Nm
   
   
   
   
   
   

Reconnect Motor

1. Reconnect the motor
   
   
   
   
   Ensure the motor connection is fully seated
   
   
   
   

2. Secure the motor cable to the frame with 3 zip ties
   

Reinstall the Footrests and Fender Covers

1. Insert the lefthand footrest into the frame.
2. Align the 2 tabs on the fender cover with the 2 slots in the footrest. Install the fender cover.
   
   
   
   
   
3. Fit a washer onto both footrest bolts and install them by hand.
4. Use a 5mm allen wrench to secure the footrest with 2 bolts.
   
   
   
   
   
5. Use a 4mm allen wrench to secure the fender cover to the rear fender with the 3 bolts.
   
   
   
   
   
6. Insert the righthand footrest into the frame.
7. Align the 2 tabs on the fender cover with the 2 slots in the footrest. Install the fender cover.
   
   
   
   
   
8. Fit a washer onto both footrest bolts and install them by hand.
9. Use a 5mm allen wrench to secure the footrest with 2 bolts.
   
   
   
   
10. Use a 4mm allen wrench to secure the fender cover to the rear fender with the 3 bolts.
    
    

Reinstall the Front Wheel

1. Lift the fork of the bike upward until the rear wheel rests on the floor.
   
   
   
   
   

2. Reinstall the wheel. Ensure the wheel is centered on the fork, and the brake rotor is centered in the caliper assembly.
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. Use one hand to push down on the handlebar and the other to install the through-axle by sliding it through the fork and front wheel hub. Tighten by hand.

4. Tighten the front through-axle to 6-8 NM using a 6mm allen wrench.
   
   

   

Preparing to Ride

1. Reinstall the battery.
   
   
   
   
   
2. Fully test the bike’s function prior to riding.