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The front wheel bearings seem to be well manufactured. As long as the front wheel bearings turn freely, I would not replace them. The sprocket carrier bearing only receives light loads. As long as it turns freely, I would not replace it. The 6302 and 6202 bearings in the rear hub are more problematic. Knowing what I now know, I would probably replace both of them within the first 5,000 miles. I would choose quality bearings, and pack them with extra grease. ;) |
Excellent points Spud and pyoungbl .....so we're looking at the 2 bearings and a high quality greese......now to decide on the better bearings and grease.....Ahhhhh not to mention the time spent bonding with your new best friend! Priceless
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bearing driver
I thought this was kinda neat .. A Rawl-Bolt bearing driver....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7VQnNfqJtA |
I posted up a while ago what we call those in "Merica"
"Rawl Bolts" = "Anchor Bolts" ;) |
Using an anchor bolt is ingenious. :) However, nothing is faster than using the following tools. :tup:
I prefer to drive out wheel bearings using a Motion Pro bearing driver and split collet. The bearings in the rear wheel of the RX3 can be removed using the following parts. :tup: http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0260/ https://ff3d8e6495061f28a832-a7869bb...ms/08-0260.jpg http://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0264 https://ff3d8e6495061f28a832-a7869bb...ed/08-0264.jpg Just in case someone hasn't used this method to remove wheel bearings, here's how it works. ;) http://www.dansmc.com/wheel_bearing_remove.jpg |
A kit would be nice ... but the other is cheaper and damaging bearings that are being replaced wouldn't be my concern. . However I readily admit that if this were something I felt I might be doing more often then by all means I like the kit!
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Spud, will the 17mm driver work for both front and back??
Checked my wheel bearings at 8500 miles and they look good. I failed removing the bearing using concrete bolts. |
Great tips, Spud.
I have never greased new sealed bearings before like that but it's a good idea. I didn't know you can remove and replace the seals without ruining them. Did the bike ride funny? In retrospect were there any warning signs to look out for? |
I should invest in a driver kit. I do it old school. Screwdriver held on a tangent and a hammer. Installation with rubber mallet, grease, and a socket.
I would never reinstall a previously removed bearing. BTW only you would happen to have the correct sized units on the shelf ready to go. You rock, Spud. |
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As long as you have rubber seals (2RS), you won't ruin the seals by removing them to add grease. |
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$22 for five bearings?
What did I do wrong?
6202 2RSJ EM Quality 15x35x11 Sealed C3 Japan Made Bearing $6.88 6302 2RSJ EM Quality 15x42x13 Sealed C3 Japan Made Bearing $8.37Qty 3 = $25.11 6004 2RSJ EM Quality 20x42x12 Sealed C3 Japan Made Bearing $10.95 United States, CA, 92029 Tax: $3.43 Total: $61.54 |
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I got SKC bearings from eBay and ended up paying less than $30 shipped to so cal.
Thanks spud, I think I might just bite the bullet and buy the set. Quote:
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