wheel bearings and wheel removal help
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wheel bearings and wheel removal help
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25-07-2005, 07:01am
G'day
Gotta replace my front wheel bearings - what's the step by step instructions for wheel removal and bearing repacement? Tips and tricks? Adthanksvance and regards Kevin <i></i>
25-07-2005, 10:24am
The manual does it well. If you want one, drop me an email on efreo@hotmail.com and it's yours. <i></i>
25-07-2005, 03:18pm
Or if you have broadband you can download a manual from right here on our board in the "links and services" section.
Its 79 meg in a zipped format. p083.ezboard.com/faustralianhayabusaclubfrm28.showMessage?topicID=1.topic Phuck its the phantom!<i></i>
25-07-2005, 09:50pm
Kev, you can save a few $$$ by removing the wheel and taking it to a reputable bike mechanic.
I was charged $70 a few months back for mine to be supplied and fitted. Some jobs are best left for the experts and their tools... Just my 2c ($70) worth.......... Cheers, <i></i>
26-07-2005, 07:50am
G'day
As far as taking the wheel out... Well it seems the difficult bit is getting the axle out :-) Vice-grips have been used previously fairly obviously, but it doesn't wanna budge! Actually replacing the bearings and seals shouldn't be too difficult... And I do have a copy of the CD manual, printed the relevant pages thanks. Regards Kevin <i></i>
26-07-2005, 09:20am
I've asked before what club members remove their front wheel with Kev? (02 onwards) It seems that most either don't know or can't be bothered replying...
I used the vise grips with a large nut at first, then made the tool in the pic below. I also used the Sharp front stand with the pin that goes under the nose cone. (Although I'm told this can't be done?) Hope the pic helps... Cheers, <i></i>
26-07-2005, 12:20pm
G'day
Thanks for the response... Well, it went to Western Motorcycles this morning. Yes, the manual has a full description, but my next step would have been to cut slots across the axle and turn it with a drift or loooong steel bar. So I engaged some people who can use drifts and bars better than I can ;-) I discovered something while I was at Westerns - somewhere between 99 and 05 (and reading your post, 02 on) the axle was changed from an external hex (about 22mm) made of soft material to an internal hex which looks a whole lot better and stronger and which would suit your beaut SST, no doubt. I've asked for the axle to be replaced ($120) and I've asked can the current design be retrofitted? Because I don't like the idea of continuing with someone else's butchery... Should know all (or some of) the answers tomorrow. Regards Kevin And while I was playing I replaced the front pads with EBC (non-sintered I think), I've had em in the garage for a while waiting... <i></i>
26-07-2005, 06:49pm
The sintered version of the EBC's are the best pads I've ever tried Kev. Another bonus is the lack of brake dust compared to other pads. Important for bling.
The spanner above was an old AF, the nut was found in my collection. Cost? 3/8ths of f*** all... Humour me, what's SST??? Cheers, <i></i>
26-07-2005, 10:33pm
SST = Suzuki Special Tool
In your case GST = GDYUP Special Tool, 10% cheaper. Rgds BUSGO <i></i>
27-07-2005, 08:50am
G'day
Getting off the topic (again...) GSSST would be the Giddy Suzuki Special Service Tool? Regards Kevin <i></i> |
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