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wheel bearings...
wow,, so many forums ?,,,,not quite sure where to post...?
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just looking for advise/recommendations on jacking (balancing), removing front and rear wheels and checking the whel bearings.
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old '89 has 30k miles, but has been sitting for a good ling time. just want to make sure wheels, tires, brakes and bearings are in good order (first)..
would appreciate the do's and don't...thanks, marion..
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just looking for advise/recommendations on jacking (balancing), removing front and rear wheels and checking the whel bearings.
.
old '89 has 30k miles, but has been sitting for a good ling time. just want to make sure wheels, tires, brakes and bearings are in good order (first)..
would appreciate the do's and don't...thanks, marion..
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To my understanding the pre 2000 wheel bearings are not sealed & require greasing every 10,000 miles, similar to the head bearings on current moddels. If your axle has ever been hit with a hammer (stealership's favorite method of removing axles) then you will not be able to check the wheel bearing runnout by the mag base indicator placed on the brake disc. I have only worked on the 2000 & newer sealed wheel bearings & neck bearings. Easy stuff, lots of grease.
ps RTFM
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I use blocking under the frame. Slide the biggest block possible under the frame with your bike standing up straight 6x6 or 8x8. I then tip it to one side and slide a 1x4 or 2x4 under one side of the frame,then do the other side. It may not be balanced front to rear. Pull one wheel at a time and do the bearings.
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