Front Wheel Bearings

[old son]

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?

[Falcon 269]

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.

[devilsyam]

fitting the new ones is a breeze

dont forget to put the spacer back in and dont ask me why i should remind you

[old son]

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.

[ghostbiker]

Yup front is simple, rear nearly alllways ends up at my local shop to finish.

[Falcon 269]

Hi mate

I assume you've removed bearings before but if you want any more information, drop me a line.

Cheers!

Mike

[old son]

Thanks Mike, PM left

[old son]

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.

[Falcon 269]

Well done, mate.

[old son]

and thank you Mike for your invaluable help as usual