FkStub
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HI Has any one removed the front wheel bearings with out the special puller. by hit out the bearings with a old screw driver . Is there room between the bearing and the centre tube to tip out the bearing.
Howdy,HI Has any one removed the front wheel bearings without the special puller. by hit out the bearings with a old screw driver. Is there room between the bearing and the center tube to tip out the bearing.
Perhaps, but I have only replaced one set of (front) wheel bearings in almost 300,000 miles (450,000 km) on two Gen II FJRs. I check them for rough/notchy feeling every time I have a wheel off. We aren't that hard on bearings so, for the cost, I would choose a higher end quality steel bearing (SKF, Timkin, NTN or FAG). Never had to replace a steering head bearing on any motorcycle but would probably go with a tapered steel bearing when the time comes. I would avoid some of the cheap generic bearings from China...They are more expensive but are stronger and will last 10 times longer.
Which is why I said "cheap generic bearings from China" (I did not include All Balls in my list). If they are manufactured in China (or elsewhere) for a name-brand bearing house, they will be manufactured (and tested) to appropriate specifications. All Balls sources bearings from all over the place, including some good brands but don't count on them all being high quality. Note that Yamaha (and likely BMW) do not make their own bearings either but it is likely that they are not using "bottom of the barrel" quality junk.Even "Name Brand" bearings come from China... just say'n
I go to CBR Bearings. Charlie usually hooks me up with Timkin from Japan. And minimal shipping charges.
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