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[larry_357]

  How hard is it to remove the rear wheel from the 1300C.The tire went flat today after getting back home from a ride into town and I have yet to find a nail my thinking is it is the valve stem which I hate the one that is on there but with the mag wheels see no other options.I hat to take the chance and ride it to the bike shop so it is either remove the wheel or trailer.

[Chad]

  How hard is it to remove the rear wheel from the 1300C.The tire went flat today after getting back home from a ride into town and I have yet to find a nail my thinking is it is the valve stem which I hate the one that is on there but with the mag wheels see no other options.I hat to take the chance and ride it to the bike shop so it is either remove the wheel or trailer.

Real easy if you have a motorcycle jack!! Even better if you have a stand!! 
Info on how to! Under maintenance.
http://www.bareasschoppers.com/

[hipshot]

Air it up and put some soapy water on it to find the leak. If it's the valve you can get a Schraeder valve & wrench at Walmart or an auto parts store. If it's a nail you can plug the tire and ride it to the shop.

[larry_357]

  It is the valve stem and hate the one Honda uses the 90 degree but with the mags it looks like the only type you can use.

[Quick-Silver]

Larry, get one of these or something like it http://www.premiercycleaccessories.com/Aluminum_Valve_Stems_90_Degree_p/13008.htm and point it out to the right side of the bike.  For me it's much easier check tire pressure and add air from the right side of the bike.

I had a valve steam break on the front wheel of my VTX on a ride to Victoria.  I made to the nearest Honda dealer and they suggested I go with an all metal bolt on 90º valve stem.  I am glad I did.  Afterward I never worried about that that valve stem would crack and leak or that it might get cut.