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Replacement front wheel bearings

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Bike: 85 GS1150 with the 16" front wheel (Tire size is a 110/90)

Just got new tires put on, and they told me that the front wheel bearings are shot.... How do I go about replacing them, and where do I get the bearings from? Or does that mean a new wheel?

Thanks in advance for the help. :)


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Older thread but this may help someone out if they are going to replace by the tutorial link in post #4.

Just finished knocking mine out.
Used a 1/2 in. concrete anchor.
First one no luck as it would not expand enough.
Did not fit right and knocked the anchor out as it would not tighten correct.

Try #2.
Put a lock washer down over the wedge and gave it a small tap with a hammer to compact it enough to fit inside the bearing hole.
Then slid the sleeve over the bolt and capped with the washer and nut.
Slid down in place.
Tightened, and the lock washer expanded along with the sleeve.
Turned over and banged it out.

Hope this helps someone!
 
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