thanks for all the good advice re: rear brake drum and rear axle bearing.
there looks like there is an o ring between the brake drum hub and theaxle shaft is this correct?
also , is the brake drum on a splined shaft or a key way .
y 'all mentioned about using a puller for the brake drum , is there one available some where to buy or rent .
I might as well get one cause i would like to buy another 3 wheeler (honda) .
got to do front brakes next and cable got this honda for free so i dont mind putting in some money its in real good shape just needs some tlc and time .
winter time going to to a engine tear down and freshen it up with piston rings and valve guides it smokes a bit till it warms up
look forward to all the good advice and maybe make some new friends

thanks for all the help jonnyneutron

 

The drum is on a spline and the O ring needs to be removed to allow the drum to slide off.
I had to use a dentist pick to get the O ring out besause it's kind of countersunk into the drum.
When I removed the drum on mine, I used a regular common type puller tool but had to fabricate rods long enough to reach the drum from the end of the axle shaft 12 to 15 inches or so.
Also, take a good look at the seal on the drum cover (the small one in the center) it will likely require replacement and Honda still sold them 2 years ago when I did mine.