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    Wheel Bearing Removal Alternative

    Here is my alternative way of removing those pesky wheel bearings. Follow the link. PM me if you prefer a higher res version or suggestions for improvement.


    #2
    its a lot easier if you just slide a drift down through the middle, at an angle and tap one bearing out. flip the wheel over and tap the other bearing out. no cutting involved.
    10 minutes and job done
    1978 GS1085.

    Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!

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      #3
      After nearly ruining my swingarm via attempting to remove the needle bearings. My abilities to use a drift properly were questioned......amongst many other things. Thanks for the response Agemax

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        #4
        Originally posted by craigvg View Post
        After nearly ruining my swingarm via attempting to remove the needle bearings. My abilities to use a drift properly were questioned......amongst many other things. Thanks for the response Agemax
        admittedly swing arm needle bearings can be trickier than wheel bearings, but they are both really simple jobs. stick with the method that suits you best.

        welcome to the site by the way
        1978 GS1085.

        Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!

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          #5
          I use one of these... http://pitposse.com/whbereset.html

          You can do approx the same thing with one of these:

          1980 GS1000G - Sold
          1978 GS1000E - Finished!
          1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
          1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
          2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
          1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
          2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar.....

          www.parasiticsanalytics.com

          TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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            #6
            I used one of those expanding bolts on ...front wheel bearings I think. Beat on that thing like you would not believe, and finally used a drift successfully. I think the expanding bolt did work, but it was not easy.

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              #7
              That's why I use one of these I use one of these... http://pitposse.com/whbereset.html

              30 seconds or less per bearing...
              1980 GS1000G - Sold
              1978 GS1000E - Finished!
              1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
              1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
              2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
              1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
              2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar.....

              www.parasiticsanalytics.com

              TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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