KaziXX Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I need to replace my front bearings tonight and wanted to know of anyone could recommend a good tool to knock them out and to install the new ones. Kazi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActionStarCBRxx Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I was going to say Harbor Freight Press... the 12 ton for $99. But I don't know if the tire/wheel will fit between the two side bars? I have that one and use it quite a bit... but I haven't tried to put a motorcycle rim/tire in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardCranium Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&saf...img.IsJZV5H5eJM Hit the outer races. You can also just use a socket that is slightly smaller diameter. When putting the new bearings in you can put the old bearing on top of it and hit the old bearing. Or take it to a machine shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon haney Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Since you're replacing the bearings, you don't have to worry about damaging them. I just used a long punch to just catch the edge of the inner race and hammered it out, working around the diameter a little at a time. Make sure the punch is a good one. Anything from Harbor Freight won't be tough enough. Another thing you could use is a "blind bearing" or inside type slide-hammer. Once you have one of them out, the spacer will just fall out and the other bearing is easy. Tap in new bearings with a big socket that is slightly smaller than the O.D. of the bearings. Freeze the bearings before hand, they will go in easier. Don't forget to put the spacer back in before you press in the second new bearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimack Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Freeze the new bearing. I used a long socket extension with a socket on and tapped out the olde one. Used the old 1 to replace the new one. worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaziXX Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Thank you all for your advice, I have the tools and am sure I can do it. You're the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inline4 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Several years ago I bought this wheel bearing remover tool from Pit Posse. One of the best tool investments I've ever made. Has paid for itself many times over, and is a cinch to use. http://pitposse.com/whbereset.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiremanBob Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 $60? I use an old screwdriver, place it against the bearing and tap, going around the bearing evenly until it drops out. Takes about 2 minutes. If your wheel has a spacer between the bearings, you may need to knock it aside to get a purchase on the bearing race. Remember to clean the bearing bore well and spread a thin coat of oil on it before installing the new (frozen) bearing. I use the HF bearing/seal driver kit to tap it in. The key thing is to make sure the bearing is going in squarely from the start. And if you have a spacer between the bearings inside the wheel, MAKE SURE TO INSTALL IT BEFORE INSTALLING THE SECOND BEARING. I see on the Bird's rear wheel diagram it is part #8, called a "collar". If you don't, you'll have to do it over and may ruin a bearing on removal. DAMHIKT. For swingarm bearings, I rigged up a press using a threaded rod and some large hardened washers and nuts. The bearings went in nice and slick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaziXX Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 I finished the job Monday night and it went pretty smooth. It took less time than I figured and it rides much better now. I'll do the rears this weekend and finally put in the forks that Icepick sent to me to try. Thanks again guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicholy Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Have fun. Remember there are three bearings in the rear wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon haney Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 KaziXX, I sent you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runninn Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Just used the socket set extension (6") to drive out the bearings. Took all of 30 seconds...thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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