Wheels

[friendfire]

Right got the wheels off and almost ready to get them shot blasted and powder coated, however how do you get the bearings out from the centre, removed dust caps and no idea how to remove the rest?

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[friendfire]

Actually the dust caps came off the Swingarm, this will also be sprayed and I have the same problem with removing the bearings.

Cheers All

Mick

[keithcross]

I usually use a bearing puller that utilzes a slid hammer to remove wheel bearings. They can normally be removed using a drift. Removing bearings usually damages them, so plan on buying new bearings when you refit the parts.

Keith

[Fil]

I usually find a socket (on an extension bar) that will just fit through the hole in the centre of the bearing, and use this to work round the bearing on the opposite side. If you slightly angle the socket/ extension bar, the edge of the socket will just sit on the edge of the inner race of the bearing. You can then give it a clout with a hammer (recommend a soft faced hammer). You can then reposition the socket a little further round the bearing and repeat the process until it falls out. I usually work round the bearing by starting at 12 o'clock, then 6, then 3 then 9. Hope that makes sense!
Also, you will probably find that there is a spacer in the hub between the bearings. This will push over to the side just enough to allow you to get to the inner race of the opposite bearing.
Just don't be tempted to re-use the old bearings, as knocking them out by the inner race will knacker them!

[friendfire]

Cheers guys will give it a go.

Thanks
MIck

[DAVID THOMPSON]

you are not alone
i am doing this to my rt125 at 12500 miles
changed tires thursday and the sound of dry bearings while on the wheel
balance sent me to the bearing shop in a hurry
on friday

the bearings had seals on both sides so a repack while in the wheel
is not possible....because no grease would get into bearing

[thanhnguyen52]

hi Dave,try my way:leave the bearing(s) in the hub(rim or wheel),use a picker or small flat screw driver pry to remove the plastic cover(be gentle)then put thick bearing grease all over the balls of the bearing,just enough not too much,then put the cover back...might last,like new.hope this help.

[thanhnguyen52]

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[jimc]

Some heat in the hub will make bearing removal easier too.
Don't get too carried away, an electric heat gun or careful use of a propane
torch should do the trick.

[friendfire]

Thanks All, some good advice there. Was planning on replacing them anyhow to be honest.

Cheers
Mick

[dmon722000]

"F" those bearings! The rear bearings aside from being very common and cheap are also notorious for rusting due to the weak water sealing ability of the dust seal. So bang those bearings out using a drift and remember to walk them out using the 12, 6, 3, 9 o'clock "walk out" method of removal. Go to your locak bearing shop and bring your old ones with you and you can get some great quality stuff, thet are a real common bearing too.