| Author | Message | ||
     Oldog |
If you changed your rear wheel bearings what did you use and how did you do it? | ||
| Nuts4mc |
here's link to a source with some P/Ns and another link (in the link below)with alternate brands: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/290 431/658026.html?1320939604 my Koyos haven't failed since I have installed them...suggestions: a) use a small amount some loctite (candy apple red...stud locker type)on the OD when you install them b) purchase a new spacer that is inside the wheel between the brgs. hth | ||
| Albert666 |
i made a bearing puller to fit on a slide hammer to get them out, then used a dead blow mallet to fit the new ones | ||
| Advanguard |
I upgraded the rear rim and axle to the 3 bearing configuration. Here are all my reference notes for bearings Buell 2008 Front bearing - E0004.02A8A http://www.ukbeg.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=14 4 http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-p rodshow/17169.html 17169 - XB series/1125 Series Front Wheel Bearings, Pair 03-09 XB series and 1125 Front Wheel Bearings, OEM. Check your bearings every time you remove your wheels, replace them before they go bad and roach your wheel bores. Priced and sold in Pairs. More often then not, replacing the bearing spacer tube is a very good idea if you don't want to be replacing your bearings over and over. Price: $44.56 17321 - XB/1125 Series Front Wheel Bearing Spacer 03-09 XB/1125 Series Front Axle Bearing Spacer. A common cause of bearing failure is an over compressed wheel spacer. If you are replacing your bearings, it is wise to replace this spacer as well if there is any doubt as to it's condition. Price: $8.48 http://www.bocabearings.com/bearing-inventory/Radi al-Bearings/16171/30x55x13-MR6006C2BSTPC35UDLSRL 30 x 55 x 13 Millimeters | ||
| Stirz007 |
A little (gentle) heat, penetrating oil, and a slide-hammer puller to get them out. A little grease and a bearing press to install (some all-thread and a couple of plates will work). One bearing at a time. Snug it up, some gentle bumps with the mallet, repeat, and they go right in. You just want to kiss the spacer and not press them in as hard as you can. I usually replace the spacer as it's a cheap part. | ||
| Matteson |
I heat mine with an industrial heat gun then slide hammer out the bearings. Do not mess the install up. Or you may end up like me replacing a rear wheel. The manual is very clear. Thermal methods didnt work too well for me. They really need to be pressed in. |
