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Front Wheel Bearings - old son - 18-04-12
Is there anybody in SE London/Kent that would be able to replace my front wheel bearings if I delivered the wheel and the bearings?
Re: Front Wheel Bearings - Falcon 269 - 18-04-12
Yes, mate ... you! Seriously, this is well within your capabilities.
Unlike the rear wheel bearings, the fronts are easy to get out. Likewise, fitting the new ones is a breeze. No special tools required. A long drift or old screwdriver and mallet will take care of the removal. Tap in the new ones with a socket the same size as the outer race. Doddle.
By the time you've taken the wheel to someone else, you could have changed the bearings and refitted it yourself.
Re: Front Wheel Bearings - devilsyam - 18-04-12
fitting the new ones is a breeze
dont forget to put the spacer back in and dont ask me why i should remind you
Re: Front Wheel Bearings - old son - 18-04-12
Hi Mike, I thought they would be similar to the rears and the guy had to weld a piece on the outer race to give him something to knock out with the drift. Putting the new ones in he used a masive big hammer, if he had missed the bearing he would have broke the wheel in half. lol
I'll dig out the bearings and give it a try. On your head be it!!!!!
Thanks Luke. I am going to give it a try.
Re: Front Wheel Bearings - ghostbiker - 18-04-12
Yup front is simple, rear nearly alllways ends up at my local shop to finish.
Re: Front Wheel Bearings - Falcon 269 - 18-04-12
Hi mate
I assume you've removed bearings before but if you want any more information, drop me a line.
Cheers!
Mike
Re: Front Wheel Bearings - old son - 18-04-12
Thanks Mike, PM left
Re: Front Wheel Bearings - old son - 26-04-12
OK, wheel bearings replaced, easy, easy easy!!!! Thing is, the noise I suspected would be noisey wheel bearings (bike has covered nearly 60k miles) is still there :'(
It must be tyre noise. The front doesn't feel any different. I know it must be because its new.
At least its done now.
Re: Front Wheel Bearings - Falcon 269 - 26-04-12
Well done, mate.
Re: Front Wheel Bearings - old son - 26-04-12
and thank you Mike for your invaluable help as usual
