dumb question time: rear wheel bearings.

Blusmbl · Post by **Blusmbl** » April 23rd, 2008, 5:40 pm

How do you get the old ones out? I see the special tools in the manual, but don't quite understand what's going on with them. I'm half tempted to take a die grinder to the old ones, I'm sure they'll fall out plenty easy after that.

-Nick

Uzi · Post by **Uzi** » April 23rd, 2008, 5:54 pm

Just take a punch and put it through the axle hole opposite the side you are trying to remove. Catch the very edge of the bearing and give it a tap and then move to other side so that you aren't pushing it crooked. You should be able to tap it out without much trouble. If they are already bad you don't have to worry as much but if your just greasing them be gentle or you can ruin the bearing pounding on the inner race.

britincali · Post by **britincali** » April 23rd, 2008, 5:58 pm

Dont foget that weird notched bearing retainer thats supposed to unthread but normally disintigrates.

Uzi · Post by **Uzi** » April 23rd, 2008, 6:01 pm

britincali wrote:Dont forget that weird notched bearing retainer thats supposed to unthread but normally disintigrates.

Thats true no amount of taping or pound will do much if thats still in there.

Blusmbl · Post by **Blusmbl** » April 23rd, 2008, 6:10 pm

Cool, I'll have to give a punch a try, mine's been MIA for several years. I tried using the Craftsman universal tool (12" flat blade screwdriver) from the inside but it wasn't getting the job done.

Bearing retainer has been removed and is in 3 pieces.

britincali · Post by **britincali** » April 23rd, 2008, 7:41 pm

Blusmbl wrote:
Bearing retainer has been removed and is in 3 pieces.

You dont need it anyway, 2 of my wheels have been without a retainer for awhile and no issues.

britincali · Post by **britincali** » April 23rd, 2008, 7:45 pm

Heres a thread on the very topic

http://www.bannedcr500riders.com/board/ ... l+retainer

Uzi · Post by **Uzi** » April 23rd, 2008, 7:48 pm

britincali wrote:
You dont need it anyway, 2 of my wheels have been without a retainer for awhile and no issues.

X2

I don't have one in mine either as long as you've got the seal in there to keep the crap out when you ride. I don't know if the newer bikes have a spacer that runs in between the bearings on each side? Anyways if they do make sure you put that back in there otherwise you will side load those bearings and ruin them. The spacer was missing on my 85 and I made the first one a little bit to short and ruined a brand new set of bearings in about 3 rides.

Blusmbl · Post by **Blusmbl** » April 24th, 2008, 3:33 am

I found that thread while searching prior to making this one. It makes sense, besides having a nice covenient place for locating the seal, it appears to be unneccessary. I wonder if it was just used in assembly at the factory to insure the bearings were seated correctly?

CRMOE500 · Post by **CRMOE500** » April 24th, 2008, 9:17 am

My bearing retainer actually split in half,yet still has notches on both pieces.I still have the pieces and will post some pics once I figure out how too do that.I was riding the bike when the retainer came loose because the previous owner had made a mees of the threads in the hub.Maybe I won't worry about replacing the hub at all and just run with the spacer.After all I rode around for hours with out noticing any problems.

Skidmark · Post by **Skidmark** » April 24th, 2008, 11:21 am

Perfect timing for the post....I thought my bike had rear wheel steering!!!

So...will the hubs/wheels from a CRF450X direct fit??

Lemme know Daddy-O

"Skiddy"

Skidmark · Post by **Skidmark** » April 28th, 2008, 6:38 pm

Hey thanks for the quick reply guys.....

Anyway, CRF450X front wheel bolts right up brake disk and all. Rear axle is much bigger than 500...so rear wont interchange.

So there you know....

"Skiddy"

M.F.D.B. · Post by **M.F.D.B.** » May 1st, 2008, 11:22 pm

Hay all you smarty pants who think the retainer aint needed, "just make sure you have the seal in there", WTF good is the seal going to do if the retainer isnt there?? You think the seal is not going to just whoola hoop around?? Might as well toss the seal and save the weight cuz thats all its doing for you unless the retainer is there to complete the seal...DUH!!

britincali · Post by **britincali** » May 2nd, 2008, 8:09 am

I aint got a seal on that side, the bearings sealed anyway.

M.F.D.B. · Post by **M.F.D.B.** » May 2nd, 2008, 8:12 am

Have you ever taken apart one of those bearings that are "sealed". Its a very basic, almost just a "flap", of a seal. Not sufficient especially against sand and pressure washers...you will see...

britincali · Post by **britincali** » May 2nd, 2008, 8:33 am

M.F.D.B. wrote:...you will see...

Going strong for over a year now

M.F.D.B. · Post by **M.F.D.B.** » May 2nd, 2008, 8:36 am

Sheeit...you should get 5 years easy...mine are atleast that old...

britincali · Post by **britincali** » May 2nd, 2008, 4:35 pm

M.F.D.B. wrote:Sheeit...you should get 5 years easy...mine are atleast that old...

You dont weigh anything.

M.F.D.B. · Post by **M.F.D.B.** » May 2nd, 2008, 6:58 pm

britincali wrote:
M.F.D.B. wrote:Sheeit...you should get 5 years easy...mine are atleast that old...

You dont weigh anything.

And you have bad teeth, whats your point??

You know how much ass my bike hauls??

britincali · Post by **britincali** » May 2nd, 2008, 7:13 pm

Haulin boney ass

M.F.D.B. · Post by **M.F.D.B.** » May 2nd, 2008, 8:40 pm

britincali wrote:Haulin boney ass

Blusmbl · Post by **Blusmbl** » May 4th, 2008, 8:55 am

This site has an uncanny ability to find a hilarious picture for any situation. Including, but not limited to, a skeleton riding a motorcycle on top of a pole.

CRMOE500 · Post by **CRMOE500** » May 4th, 2008, 9:03 am

Your right Blusmbl! The freedom thats allowed here goes along way too make this site one of the best!

M.F.D.B. · Post by **M.F.D.B.** » May 4th, 2008, 7:45 pm

CRMOE500 wrote:Your right Blusmbl! The freedom thats allowed here goes along way too make this site one of the best!

AGREED!! A little freedom given to RESPONSIBLE people goes a long way huh??

Post by **AlisoBob** » May 4th, 2008, 10:17 pm

M.F.D.B. wrote: A little freedom given to RESPONSIBLE people goes a long way huh??

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dumb question time: rear wheel bearings.

dumb question time: rear wheel bearings.