| Author | Message | ||
     Scooter808484 |
Looks like I'm not the only one that has lost bearings. Mine failed at 13k miles. Covered under warranty this time, but if this is to be a once a year job, I may need to tool up to do this job myself. I hate rely on anything that requires a hammer, so I'm looking for actual puller installers. I've seen Jim's and George's Garage pullers. Anyone had any experience with these or others. Any help with part number would be appreciated. | ||
| Scooter808484 |
...and then I gor to wondering why my Road King, with 100 ft-lb rear wheel torque, has 60k miles and hasn't required bearings, or a new drive belt????? | ||
| Dr_greg |
I got a wheel bearing removal tool from Al at American Sport Bike. It's a split collar thing. Seemed to work, but then again I used a hammer... | ||
| Treadmarks |
I would be interested in the right tools as well. I am planning to change them next time I replace the tires. I have a 05 supercharged nightrain, and have never even had to service the belt either. | ||
| Scooter808484 |
Dr. Greg, That one I knew about, but the description leads one to believe that it only removes, and that I'll still need a press to get them out. Treadmarks, It would be real nice to have a set that would have the collets to do both bikes, probably doable. | ||
| Dfishman |
No press to get them in.Put the bearings in the freezer overnight,gently heat the hub up with a heat gun.The bearings will tap in very easy using some kind of pipe/large socket or whatever you can find that rides on the outer bearing housing. | ||
| Jackbequick |
Scraps of various sizes of the white PVC pipe make good drivers for seating seals and bearing that do not have heavy driving forces. Splitting the pipe lengthwise on a table saw or with a circular saw will you a driver that will adjust to fit a range of sizes. Lubricate the bore and bearing or seal, use a soft hammer and light blows. If that won't do the job you probably need a more processional tool for the job. Jack | ||
| Dr_greg |
Yes, like everyone says, just "tap" them in. IMHO they don't go in that easily (yes, I heated/cooled) but they go in. I used a socket and hammer (oops, that dang hammer again)... | ||
| Electraglider_1997 |
 good. |
