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Apr 18, 2003 | 04:35 PM

Floyd

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Questions about wheel bearings

I'm getting ready to replace the front wheel bearings and had 2 questions:

1. Should I buy the new bearings from the dealer, or is there something better/cheaper out there?

2. Is it a "sealed" unit, or will I have to pack them myself? The Helms shows two pics, one with the races exposed, the other with it all in one piece.

Thanks!

Apr 18, 2003 | 04:39 PM

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Re: Questions about wheel bearings (Floyd)

no cheaper alternatives out there, believe me, i've checked. no packing required. you will more than likly need a bearing separator puller thingy to pull the inner race off the hub.

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Apr 18, 2003 | 04:49 PM

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Re: Questions about wheel bearings (Floyd)

I would replace the hubs while you are at it.

Apr 18, 2003 | 04:50 PM

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Apr 18, 2003 | 07:26 PM

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Re: Questions about wheel bearings (D)

Thx. Looks like I'll be heading to the dealer to pick up the parts.

Apr 19, 2003 | 12:58 AM

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Re: Questions about wheel bearings (Ausmith)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ausmith »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would replace the hubs while you are at it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I think I'd do the same for semi-frequent track usage, as a safety precaution.

Those round steel disks ARE hella expensive, however.