wheel bearings

[bigbabee]

How do I get to and remove the bearings on the rear? Do I need to remove the rear sprocket hub?

[Suzuki_Don]

How do I get to and remove the bearings on the rear? Do I need to remove the rear sprocket hub?

Just take the rear wheel off the bike and the sprocket carrier pulls out of the rubber cushioning pieces and that's all there is to it. You would need to remove the rear caliper and whatever else prevents the rear wheel from coming out of the frame. Don't get the axle spacers mixed up, keep them in the correct order. Take a photo or do a sketch of locations. I usually just align all the bits on the garage floor a take a photo for reference. I always have my mobile with me.

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Don just wrote up a quick guide. I haven't posted it on my website yet, but here's a link:

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/...ng_removal.pdf

Thanks Don!!!!!

As far as installing them, I think you can use some all-thread, a couple of nuts and big washers. Assemble and align everything and start tightening the bolts until they pop into place. Putting the bearings into the freezer will help with the installation.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[salty_monk]

Umm... maybe sleep? Take a look at the posting times, jeez! I was off-duty already.

Sorry, wrong end of the stick... my point being that 11 secs could be an over estimation of time required if you have the proper tool (Not a comment on the time it took you to arrive to post! )

I was agreeing with you about how easy it is.

[bigbabee]

Thanks for the info!

[robertbarr]

Sorry, wrong end of the stick... my point being that 11 secs could be an over estimation of time required if you have the proper tool (Not a comment on the time it took you to arrive to post! )

I was agreeing with you about how easy it is.

No biggie, I was just trying a stab at sarcasm that didn't translate well.

[salty_monk]

Being English I am usually the king of sarcasm...

[OldVet66]

In all the pictures I see the bearings are opened on one side. Is there a problem using the SKF sealed bearings #6302-2RSJ that are supplied at NAPA?

[Nessism]

In all the pictures I see the bearings are opened on one side. Is there a problem using the SKF sealed bearings #6302-2RSJ that are supplied at NAPA?

Only the bearing inside the sprocket carrier is open, the others are sealed on both sides. The All Balls bearing kit I purchased has sealed bearings in all three locations so you should be fine with those NAPA bearings assuming they have the sizes you need.

[OldVet66]

Thanks, they are the exact size for the front bearings on my GS1000E, I haven't gotten around to the rear yet.

[Suzuki_Don]

Don just wrote up a quick guide. I haven't posted it on my website yet, but here's a link:

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/...ng_removal.pdf

Thanks Don!!!!!

As far as installing them, I think you can use some all-thread, a couple of nuts and big washers. Assemble and align everything and start tightening the bolts until they pop into place. Putting the bearings into the freezer will help with the installation.


BassCliff

Thanks Cliff.

I am working on the installation guide now. Shouldn't be long in getting it to you.