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I just replaced the wheel bearings on the dirt bike, they were TOTALLY fucked. No wonder the front end kept washing out in the sand.
Anyway, anyone have to replace wheel bearings on the XX yet? I "wiggle" test the wheels whenever the bike is up on jacks, so far so good. I just hit 25k on the XX, I'm thinking about replacing them just for preventive maintenance. -
When I spoke with him yesterday, he didn't sound amused about this whole thing. He was short, uninterested and sounded more like annoyed.
Yeah...That sounds like good ol' Klaus. Nagged the shit out of him to get my shock before Hookers last year, guy acted like he was doing me a favor.
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Long wheelies? Wow, I did not know that. Is that just some bikes or all?
Most - It takes a really deep sump to keep any bike from running dry during an extended wheelie.
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Had the same problem so I ordered one of these.......
from here........
Works like a champ, it does get warm so I ended up zip tying it to the subframe away from any wires.
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As promised, here is a new (advanced) 3-day per week program. It's something I
developed a few years back via independent research and is based off of 3
important topics in strength and muscle development: periodization, evolutionary
fitness, and holistics.
This approach is quite different than what is commonly preached, and may strike
some as odd. The most obvious difference is that, even though you hit a muscle
group once a week, you only use that exact pathway once a month.
For instance, you will do a bench press one week, an incline press the next
week, a decline press the following week, etc. All of these lifts train the
pecs, tris, and deltoids, but do it from different angles and, thus, use
different portions of those muscles.
This provides the best overall development and strength, but gives the muscle
(specific pathway) a chance at maximal recovery. This is the basis behind
"periodization", which avoids overtraining and helps prevent those nasty
plateaus that most people suffer from when seriously involved in a weight
program. (I haven't hit a significant plateau in 5+ years)
Keep in mind that the days are not set in stone. If you can't train on mon, wed,
and fri, then feel free to vary the days. In fact, "randomization" can be your
friend. You know, one week you train on mon, wed, fri - the next week you train
on tue, thu, and sat. It's all about keeping your body guessing so you can
defeat its natural homeo-stasis. This is the basis behind "evolutionary fitness"
Another difference: you will do the lift in a "holistic" way. After a brief
warm-up (that may involve stretching), you do an 85% work set, take a break, a
75% work set, take a break, and a 45% work set. This scheme targets the fast
twitch, medium twitch, and slow twitch fibers, which provides stimulus for the
entire muscle. This provides maximum development and, thus, also protects
against injury.
One thing I like to do is "cycle". For instance, I'll do the 85% work set for
one lift, and while that muscle is resting, I'll do the 85% work set for another
lift. While resting from the second lift, I'll go back for the 70% work set of
the first lift, etc. Cycling between pairs of lifts is an excellent way to keep
your gym time short and allow for proper inter-set resting.
Try to do the lifts in the order provided as much as possible. I've structured
them so that the heavier "compound lifts" are performed first (they are the most
important). After compound movements come "isolation movements", which require
less energy and are easier to complish after a certain amount of fatigue has set
in. You'll see what I mean if you reverse the order - the compounds are hard to
do when tired..
The most important thing to do is to perform each lift with the strictest of
forms. If not, you risk injury. I've studied exercise kineseology for quite a
while now, so I can give anyone advice on how to perform these exercises. If you
have difficulty performing a lift, shoot me an e-mail and I will try to explain
or even point you to an equivalent you can use as a substitute.
The same goes for the equipment you use. It doesn't matter whether you use free
weights or machines (though machines are safer for a solo lifter). The most
important thing is the "improvement" that you try to make each week. Give 100%
to try to get atleast 1 extra rep for each set of each lift each time out. If
you can go up 3-4 reps, then add about 5% to the weight and go back to the
original rep count.
For example, if you start out doing 6 bench presses in your 85% workset at 100
lbs. and you manage to get to 9 reps -- then increase the weight to 105 lbs and
drop back to 6 reps. This is another type of periodization, and you should be
able to make consistent progress with this scheme.
However, if you can't, don't panic. If you get stuck in a plateu or go
backwards, then you may be overtrained. Relax, and don't panic. Just stop the
set and give that muscle group extra rest for the next time out. Rest is
important, and when you are not in the gym, do your best to rest, relax and de-
stress. (try to get to bed early too!)
After lifting, you're done for the day. The best way to make consistent gains,
aid in recovery, and kill any sweet tooth you may have while low carbing is to
do a "post-workout" shake. I've mentioned this before. It's basically 1 cup of
grape juice mixed with 1 cup of water and 1 serving of egg protein powder (or
other protein supplement).
Mix up the stuff and take it with you. As soon as you're done with the lifts,
gulp it down and go and hop on an exercycle and pedal SLOWLY to warm down. After
10-15 minutes of cooldown, hop off the bike and head home. Avoid eating dinner
for atleast 45 mins after taking the shake in the gym.
This will allow your body to uptake the glucose into the muscle more effectively
- aiding in recovery, almost like a steroid.. It also helps kill any sugar
cravings, atleast in me..
So, without further ado (with example logging notation imbedded):
*************************************** WEEK #1 ***************************************
LOWER BODY(MON) UPPER BODY(WED) MIDSECTION(FRI)
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Dumbbell Deadlift Overhead Press Bent Over Row
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10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up
8 @ 85% +1 | +5 lb. 6 @ 85% | 6 @ 85% -1 | + 15 lb.
12 @ 70% | 12 @ 70% | 12 @ 70% |
24 @ 45% | 24 @ 45% | 24 @ 45% |
Single Leg Extension Standing Machine Shrug Rotary Curl
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10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up
8 @ 85% | 10 @ 85% | 6 @ 85% |
16 @ 70% | 20 @ 70% | 12 @ 70% |
32 @ 45% | 40 @ 45% | 24 @ 45% |
Lying Leg Curl Decline Flyes Twisting Crunch
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10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 0 warm-up
8 @ 85% | 6 @ 85% | 20 @ 0 |
16 @ 70% | 12 @ 70% +2 | +10 lb. 20 @ 0 |
32 @ 45% | 24 @ 45% |
Seated Calf Raise Triceps Extension Reverse Wrist Curl
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10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up
15 @ 85% | 6 @ 85% | 12 @ 85% |
25 @ 70% | 12 @ 70% | 24 @ 70% |
35 @ 45% | 24 @ 45% | 48 @ 45% |
Hip Adduction Front Raises Lat Bar Pullover
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10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up
16 @ 85% | 6 @ 85% | 6 @ 85% |
24 @ 70% | 12 @ 70% | 12 @ 70% |
48 @ 45% | 24 @ 45% | 24 @ 45% |
*************************************** WEEK #2 ***************************************
LOWER BODY(MON) UPPER BODY(WED) MIDSECTION(FRI)
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Leg Press Incline Press Front Pulldowns
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10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up
8 @ 85% | 6 @ 85% | 6 @ 85% -1 | + 15 lb.
16 @ 70% | 12 @ 70% | 12 @ 70% |
32 @ 45% | 24 @ 45% | 24 @ 45% |
Back Raise Dumbbell Shrug Preacher Curl
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10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up
30 @ 0 +1 | 10 @ 85% | 6 @ 85% |
20 @ 0 | 20 @ 70% | 12 @ 70% |
40 @ 45% | 24 @ 45% |
Lying Single Leg Curl Crossover Cable Flyes Incline Situp
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10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 0 warm-up
8 @ 85% | 10 @ 85% | 20 @ 85% |
16 @ 70% | 15 @ 70% +2 | +10 lb. 20 @ 70% |
32 @ 45% | 25 @ 45% |
Rotary Calf Raise French Press Barbell Wrist Curl
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10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up
12 @ 85% +1 | +5 lb. 6 @ 85% | 12 @ 85% |
24 @ 70% | 12 @ 70% | 24 @ 70% |
48 @ 45% | 24 @ 45% | 48 @ 45% |
Side Bend Lateral Raises Dumbbell Pullover
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10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up
24 @ 70% | 6 @ 85% | 6 @ 85% |
20 @ 70% | 12 @ 70% | 12 @ 70% |
24 @ 45% | 24 @ 45% |
*************************************** WEEK #3 ***************************************
LOWER BODY(MON) UPPER BODY(WED) MIDSECTION(FRI)
*************** *************** ***************
Barbell Deadlift Decline Chest Press Lat Pulldown
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10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up
8 @ 85% +1 | +5 lb. 6 @ 85% | 6 @ 85% |
16 @ 70% | 12 @ 70% | 12 @ 70% |
32 @ 45% | 24 @ 45% | 24 @ 45% |
Leg Extension Seated Shrug Dumbbell Curl
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10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up
8 @ 85% | 10 @ 85% | 6 @ 85% -1 | +15 lb.
16 @ 70% | 20 @ 70% | 12 @ 70% |
32 @ 45% | 40 @ 45% | 24 @ 45% |
Seated Leg Curl One-arm Butterfly Machine Crunch
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10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up
8 @ 85% | 6 @ 85% | 20 @ 85% |
16 @ 70% | 12 @ 70% +2 | +10 lb. 20 @ 70% |
32 @ 45% | 24 @ 45% | 40 @ 45% |
Standing Calf Raise Rope Pulldown Hammer Curl
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10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up
8 @ 85% | 6 @ 85% | 6 @ 85% |
16 @ 70% | 12 @ 70% | 12 @ 70% |
32 @ 45% | 24 @ 45% | 24 @ 45% |
Rotary Torso Reverse Flyes Radial/Ulnar Flex/Extension
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10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up
16 @ 70% | 6 @ 85% | 25 @ 85% |
32 @ 45% | 12 @ 70% | 25 @ 70% |
24 @ 45% |
*************************************** WEEK #4 ***************************************
LOWER BODY(MON) UPPER BODY(WED) MIDSECTION(FRI)
*************** *************** ***************
Hack Squat Bench Press Chin-up Pulldowns
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10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up
8 @ 85% | 6 @ 85% | 6 @ 85% -1 | + 15 lb.
16 @ 70% | 12 @ 70% | 12 @ 70% |
32 @ 45% | 24 @ 45% | 24 @ 45% |
Back Raise Barbell Shrug Cable Curl
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10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up
30 @ 0 +1 | 10 @ 85% | 6 @ 85% |
20 @ 0 | 20 @ 70% | 12 @ 70% |
40 @ 45% | 24 @ 45% |
Kneeling Leg Curl Seated Butterfly Leg Raise
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10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 0 warm-up
8 @ 85% | 6 @ 85% | 20 @ 0 |
16 @ 70% | 12 @ 70% +2 | +10 lb. 15 @ 0 |
32 @ 45% | 24 @ 45% |
Incline Calf Raise Triceps Press Barbell Reverse Curl
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10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up
16 @ 85% | 6 @ 85% | 12 @ 85% |
24 @ 70% | 12 @ 70% | 24 @ 70% |
48 @ 45% | 24 @ 45% | 48 @ 45% |
Hip Abduction Upright Row Seated Row
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10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up 10 @ 50% warm-up
15 @ 70% +1 | +5 lb. 6 @ 85% | 6 @ 85% |
25 @ 70% | 12 @ 70% | 12 @ 70% |
35 @ 45% | 24 @ 45% | 24 @ 45% |
Quick explanation of notation:
15 @ 70% +1 | +5 lb.
- Means 15 reps at 70% of maximum weight (1RM),
- an actual weight should be written into your log, not a percentage
- +1 means that you were able to get one extra rep the last time out (modifier)
- +5 means that you are currently lifting 5 lbs heavier than baseline (modifier)
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Air filter opinions pleeze!
I say yes... use them. You'll save yourself from all sorts of expensive repair bills later on. I use one when I ride almost ALL of the time. I haven't seen any real performance loss by using one either.
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Only 4-5 lbs :?
But my BMI is down 4-5% which is more important
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davesXX01 wrote:
I'v read that the original brake lever from Honda was not aerodynamic enough and actually applied some brake at high speed, will these take the shape (profile) of the revised lever or are they just generic and possible apply the brake at speed?
Thanks
Dave
I seriously think you've been misinformed! I have never heard of any front brake being applied due to speed or velocity of air going around the brake lever. Most all race teams use this Pazzo type of lever or a stock style lever on Road racing, Drag racing and High Speed Bonniville Salt flats bikes.
Going back to 96-97 ish I read in some moto mag that the original XX front brake lever had to be re-designed because at high speed it actually created enough drag that it would sometimes trip the brake light switch. NOT apply the brakes.
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I'v read that the original brake lever from Honda was not aerodynamic enough and actually applied some brake at high speed, will these take the shape (profile) of the revised lever or are they just generic and possible apply the brake at speed?
Thanks
Dave
Read the same thing way back when. Order the shortys, There is no way the wind would have the leverage to apply the brake.
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Not to hijack but I almost wrecked the first time I ever used a throttle rocker. If anyone is considering buying one.....STAY AWAY!!! :shock:
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Sounds like a syncro problem
+1
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Whadda ya mean... drain the oil? :?
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Reminds me of the line from Bruce Almighty - "I'm on the Krispy Kreme diet and I've lost 40 pounds"
Maybe I'll try the Stillmans diet, I think I need something to kick start my metabolism. I'm at the gym 5 times a week (3x cardio and 2x weights) and my BMI hasn't budged. If that doesn't work maybe I'll try the "eightball" diet. :twisted:
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Sounds kinda harsh :?
QUICK Weight LOSS METHODThis is a severe form of ketogenic diet. It is not easily sustainable for the longterm. It may be useful in breaking plateaus and in those too impatient to allow their bodies to take the fat off gradually at its own pace.
NOTHING ELSE IS PERMITTED ON THIS DIET--NOTHING! IF IT'S NOT MENTIONED IN THE FOLLOWING LIST, DON'T EAT OR DRINK IT.
Eat all you wish of the following foods to satisfy hunger. If you eat until you've satisfied your hunger but haven't stuffed yourself, and then feel hungry before the next meal, you can eat again, but only from the foods listed here. In fact, you're better off eating smaller meals 6 times a day than 3 bigger meals as is the general custom. But you limit yourself to this extensive list of high protein foods.
1. LEAN MEATS,with all possible fat trimmed off. Includes beef, lamb, veal. Eat it broiled, boiled, baked or smoked. No butter, margarine, oil or other fats or grease are to be used either in the cooking or the eating.
2. CHICKEN AND TURKEY with all skin removed. Broiled, boiled or roasted, with no butter, margarine, oil or other fats or greases. Young fowl is preferable but not necessary.
3. ALL LEAN FISH such as flounder, haddock, cod and perch; SEAFOOD: shrimps, scallops, lobsters, oysters, clams, crabs. No butter, margarine, oil or other fats or greases permitted in preparation or serving. You may have cocktail sauce, horseradish, ketchup-in moderation.
4. EGGS. Hard boiled preferably. Also soft or medium boiled eggs, poached, or any type of fried eggs made in non-fat, non-stick pans without butter, margarine, oil or other fats or greases.
5. COTTAGE CHEESE, FARMER CHEESE, POT CHEESE made with skim milk and no whole milk.
6. AT LEAST 8 GLASSES OF WATER PER DAY, absolutely essential (10 ounce glasses). As much as you want of coffee and tea without cream, milk or sugar. You may sweeten with non-caloric sweeteners to taste. Enjoy all the club soda, vichy and non-caloric carbonated beverages you wish, as often as desired.
The eight <10 ounce> glasses of water daily are in addition to whatever coffee, tea and non-caloric carbonated beverages you drink. This is an integral part of the specific internal process put into motion by the Quick Weight Loss Diet. Much more of your body fat is burned up than with most other diets. This leaves in its wake the waste products or ashes of burnt fat. [ketone bodies] They must all be washed out of your system by water which also serves to relieve any unpleasant dryness and taste in the mouth.
Note: ketone bodies are not ashes, they are the by-product of incomplete burning of fats. Ketones are to fat as charcoal is to wood. Ketones can be burned for fuel by your body. Most people have feedback loops to protect against ketosis-acidosis.
You may use common seasonings such as salt, pepper, garlic, cloves, thyme, other herbs and spices, cocktail sauce, tabasco sauce, horseradish, ketchup. Don't use any creamy or oily sauces or dressings. No mayonaise, no salad dressings, no oils, no fats.
It is desirable to take vitamins daily with the diet, such as a once-daily vitamin and mineral tablet.
NOTHING ELSE IS PERMITTED ON THIS DIET--NOTHING! IF IT'S NOT MENTIONED IN THE PRECEDING LIST, DON'T EAT OR DRINK IT.
If you disregard the instructions and eat regular carbohydrates or sugar or alcohol, you will stop burning up stored fat as efficiently. Even one indiscretion, one mouthful of ice cream, for example, will set you back a day or two.
You will lose the most weight on The Quick Loss Diet, most quickly, if you eat only to satisfy your humger pangs rather than to gratify a desire to eat just for the pleasure of eating.
This diet has practically no residue (fiber). Therefore it is likely that you may not have a bowel movement for a few days, although not necessarily so. In any case don't be alarmed by any such lack. [note: extra vitamin C or milk of magnesia is helpful in some cases]
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My SMX's broke in at the ankle, the rest of the boot should still stay stiff. They are (race boots) alot different than than sport touring boots. My sport touring boots broke in like slippers.
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I'm not aware of any metal ones, but I haven't looked.
If you find them let me know...Spark City Baby!!! :twisted:
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I think there alittle conservative considering most all of the open class liter race bikes and street bikes have 520 conversion kits available or installed already.
And every one of the new liter bikes put out more power than our XX's. Even the gixxer 750 is damn near equal to the HP the XX puts out.
I guess if you were launching off a drag strip alot I could see using a heavier chain but for 99% of us that ride street I think it could or would be a good inexpensive mod, considering we have to replace them every season or 2 anyway.
We dont get on it as hard as a drag racer, every 10-11 seconds of use.
If it was a track bike maybe, but running a 520 on a street XX doing all weather, cross country riding etc.. I'd stick to the added security of the 530.
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Why doesn't anyone run a 520 chain?
It lowers rotating mass and is lighter weight.
Cause DID only rates their 520VM chain to 750cc and I don't feel like fragging my crankcase :poke:
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Saw that they have "preload adjuster" on their web site. Has anybody tried these?
Ping Hobicus about those.
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Why is my bike 'wavering'
Maybe it's French :roll:
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Next, Grab the screwdriver and give a nice hard twist counter clockwise.
But how do you keep oil from leaking out of the hole after you install the new filter like that? :roll:
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The subframe is waaaay more likely to be bent than the swingarm.
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Have any get-offs or driveway mishaps lately? I'd pull the tailcowl and inspect the subframe.
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Quit wackin' it!!! :wink:
Nothing useful to add just chiming in.
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Remove the tank. Makes life tons easier.
+10000!!!!!!!
Someting loose in the front end
in The Garage
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Dayum!!! Stealers SUCK!!!!!! Bearing and seal kit probably costs them under 20 bucks. It's about a 10 minute job to replace 'em (you did all the hard work for them already). Finding this thread a little late but you coulda just tapped the old bearings out from behind with a punch. The new bearings get tapped in with a rubber mallet and a socket the same diameter as the outside of the bearing. ...cake! sorry I didn't chime in sooner.