Wheel bearings?

[Mildew]

I seldom hear of anyone dropping the wheel off at the dealer and getting them replaced. I checked my rear wheel bearings and they didn't feel bad but they wern't exactly 100%. Is it a bad idea to get the local honda shop to replace them.

[Valker]

I had mine do that once. It was surprisingly cheap. I have a friend who had a local machine shop do his. They were fast and even cheaper than my dealer.

[Jack]

The hardest part is removing the inner race.  I don't see how it could be a problem to let the dealer replace your bearings.  It would depend on the charge and your own abilities.

[Wildman]

Wheel bearing replacement is easy.

You use a drift to knock out the old bearings.
working from the opposit side of the wheel you force the bearing spacer collar off axis so that the inner edge of the far side bearing is exposed. A socket extension will work if you don't have a drift, but watrch out for small dents you may put in the end of the extension, you may have to file or grind them out.
work your way around the the inner circle of the bearing to force it out evenly.
the second side is easier because the collar and opposit bearing are already out.
Buy your bearings at www.bearingsdirect.com.
They are less expensive and ship for less.
You will need to know the dimensions of the bearing for the order.
if you or someone you know has measurement calipers you are all set.

when putting the new bearings only put force on the outside race of the bearing if you hit the inside race you will damage the bearing. find a piece of pipe or large socket that matches the size of the outer race. Put the bearing in the freezer for 10 minutes before tapping in place. If you are quick between the freezer and the wheel it may go in very easily.

Last year I helped a freind change out his rear wheel bearings on an 1100 Honda Shadow Saber.
He was trying to go to Myrtle Beach but needed new tires.
We had to sledge hammer the rear axel out. There was a large gouge in the bearing spacer collar. We rat-tail filed that smooth and filed acouple of axel dinges smooth. The bearings did not roll smoothly under your finger so they needed to be replaced. We only had 2 more days to get him together for the trip with his freind.

Honda parts dealers would take 3 to 7 days to get the bearing and then ship to us at very high prices.
I found www.bearingsdirect.com on the web.
They had both rear wheel bearings. One of the bearings is a double row ball bearing, but they had it.

[Mildew]

Priciate the replies. They have the bearings in stock at the local dealer. The price is $14+ for the small one and $60 + for the big one. They want $42 to install. They said they would be done in an hour. I will probably let them do it before I attempt and ruin it. Lol

[X Ring]

It's not that hard.  You can make a wheel bearing press out of 5/8ths all thread, two nut and two fender washers.  As far as getting the inner race out, the wheel bearings are one piece units.  They come out as an assembly. 

Marty

[Mildew]

Wheel bearing replacement is easy.


Buy your bearings at www.bearingsdirect.com.
They are less expensive and ship for less.
You will need to know the dimensions of the bearing for the order.
if you or someone you know has measurement calipers you are all set.

Anyone know what I need order for the rear wheel of a 98 tourer from bearings direct?

[D.Tater]

http://www.jkozloski.com/generic_parts.htm

[X Ring]

5204-2RS for the right side and 6204-2RS for the left.  You can always do the Double Row Wheel Bearing Mod.  If you want the instructions drop me an email with your email address.

Marty

[Valker]

5204-2RS for the right side and 6204-2RS for the left.  You can always do the Double Row Wheel Bearing Mod.  If you want the instructions drop me an email with your email address.

Marty

I'd like those instructions, too, please.
Valker1(at)hotmail.com

[JetDriver]

Let's go for number two, Marty.  jburmester(at)embarqmail(dot)com

[Mildew]

I had a mechanic check my bearings. He said they were fine. They didn't feel that good to me but I don't know what the difference is because I've never had new ones. Anyhow, here's my email Marty milush2002(at)msn.com next time I change my tire I'll put some in if they make it that long.

[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

Would like them also please    pottsdavid(at)gmail.com   

[X Ring]

Back in January I submitted an instructional article to Scott for publication in Shop Talk on the Double Row Wheel Bearing Mod.  He published it today.  Here's the link.  http://www.valkyrieriders.com/shoptalk/5204_bearing_mod.pdf

Marty 

[MP]

Nice write-up!  Thank you.

MP

[X Ring]

Thanks MP.  Appreciate that.  Just tryin' to help out my brothers and sisters.     Lord knows I've been helped a lot.