10-10-12, 08:46 PM
Just to add to what markbubble recommends, ensure the pair of bearings have rubber seals and are C3 spec. The full bearing number for the front wheel is 6203/C3 RS, this is the middle range of bearing clearance and can cope with all heat and vibration levels in motorcycle wheels. Generally, internal clearances are designated from C1 (the tightest) through to C5 (the loosest or largest).
With the spacer pushed aside there is only about 1 or 2 mm of space to use for pushing out the bearing. Work on opposite sides of the bearing by pushing the space to alternatively left and right and so on until the bearing falls out. Push out the righthand bearing first as it will push out the seal with it.
When refitting the bearings fit the righthand side first snug up against the internal wheel lip. When driving the left one home take not to drive it in to far as the fazer wheels have a bit of room left between the bearing and the wheel lip. If you drive it into the lip you will not be able to rotate the bearings by putting your fingers in to turn them as the outer race will be pushed to tight against the ball in the bearing. You should be able to turn the bearings with your finger jammed in the axel hole. When driving in the bearing the sound will change when the internal race meets the spacer, stop driving. Don’t forget to put in the spacer before fitting the left hand side bearing can be easily forgotten.
With the spacer pushed aside there is only about 1 or 2 mm of space to use for pushing out the bearing. Work on opposite sides of the bearing by pushing the space to alternatively left and right and so on until the bearing falls out. Push out the righthand bearing first as it will push out the seal with it.
When refitting the bearings fit the righthand side first snug up against the internal wheel lip. When driving the left one home take not to drive it in to far as the fazer wheels have a bit of room left between the bearing and the wheel lip. If you drive it into the lip you will not be able to rotate the bearings by putting your fingers in to turn them as the outer race will be pushed to tight against the ball in the bearing. You should be able to turn the bearings with your finger jammed in the axel hole. When driving in the bearing the sound will change when the internal race meets the spacer, stop driving. Don’t forget to put in the spacer before fitting the left hand side bearing can be easily forgotten.