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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 04:20 PM
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How do you change rear wheel bearings on a 09 nightrain
 
Old Mar 5, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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How do you change rear wheel bearings on a 09 nightrain
Not trying to be negative but the service manual for your model year bike is full of priceless info like what you are looking for.
Not really expensive either.
 
Old Mar 5, 2011 | 08:35 PM
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agree with the above post.. get a manual for complete directions and pictures... pictures are always best.
 
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Just have a back wheel don't want to buy manual just for the wheel.Using it on a different bike just need to change bearings.
 
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bearing puller, harbor freight has inexpensive ones, or georges garage, its a blind puller, you can find info on youtube.com
 
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If you install new bearings, the bearings must be spaced correctly, I urge you to read up on this before you get started.
 
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bearing puller, harbor freight has inexpensive ones, or georges garage, its a blind puller, you can find info on youtube.com
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When I need to change new style bearings I borrow the special puller from Advance Auto Parts. No charge, you leave a credit card imprint. The bearings should be pressed in (if you have a big enough arbor press.) If not a bike shop will do it for a couple of bucks. There is an order to the bearings being installed. I don't remember which goes in first, but it's pretty obvious when the bearings are out.
 
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Why are the bearing being replaced so soon on such a newer model bike ? Not being a smartass here please but I've been hearing a lot about the newer sealed bearing going out fast and I'm curious about this , being a mechanic I all about knowing the why behind any failure or replacement .
 
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Why are the bearing being replaced so soon on such a newer model bike ? Not being a smartass here please but I've been hearing a lot about the newer sealed bearing going out fast and I'm curious about this , being a mechanic I all about knowing the why behind any failure or replacement .
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