Changing wheel bearings
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which then transmit the force to the outer race. All of that will cause small dents, or brinelling of the races, which will cause the bearing to fail much sooner. My spacers do have wear grooves in them , I don't know that they are too deep? I think the seals have quite a bit of play. After you posted your pics I went and looked at mine. There is some type of defect in the front wheel spacer, some type of a crack, or void. Maybe I will look into replacements.
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Front spacer is $10
Rear spacers are $25 each! WTF
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Rear spacers are $25 each! WTF
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New bearings were in the plan regardless.
Good point on damage by knocking them out. I "knew" that, but had forgotten
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The collar thing is about $12 from the local Kaw dealer. Not sure if I'll spring for a new one of those yet, or let it ride for another year.
Good point on damage by knocking them out. I "knew" that, but had forgotten
.The collar thing is about $12 from the local Kaw dealer. Not sure if I'll spring for a new one of those yet, or let it ride for another year.
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OK looked around town and the net for bearings. I really thought I might save some money by buying the individual bearings at Motion Industries, the local industrial supply house for belts, hoses ,bearings, and such. WRONG-O each front was quoted at $10 and the rears were $28 each. The dust seals were all $2 something each. Over $80!!??
All ***** kits for the KLX on eBay were $15 front, and $23 rear shipped.
RockyMountainATV was $11 front and $16 rear plus $7 shipping.
I ended up going with the MOOSE RACING kit from the local shop (glad to give them the business) $10 front, and $18 rear, no shipping charges. Picked them up the next day.
The MOOSE bearings actually turned out to be the All ***** bearings repackaged. The package does say that they are made in China
We will see how they work.
Dan
All ***** kits for the KLX on eBay were $15 front, and $23 rear shipped.
RockyMountainATV was $11 front and $16 rear plus $7 shipping.
I ended up going with the MOOSE RACING kit from the local shop (glad to give them the business) $10 front, and $18 rear, no shipping charges. Picked them up the next day.
The MOOSE bearings actually turned out to be the All ***** bearings repackaged. The package does say that they are made in China
We will see how they work. Dan
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I did an emergency buy of bearings for my Zephyr - Fastenal! About $10 for the pair I needed. I ruined one hub and one cush hub bearing when I screwed up and didn't put in the cush hub spacer. The one store near me had the double sealed bearings in stock. So if you ever get in a bind, Fastenal has bearings too. You can even find out what store has them if you look on-line.
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