Kawasaki 1400 GTR

1400 GTR - All Models => 1400GTR Discussion => Topic started by: nogoslow on March 21, 2014, 04:38:58 PM

Title: Rear wheel bearing
Post by: nogoslow on March 21, 2014, 04:38:58 PM
Just taken the GTR for its MOT. Got an advisory for play in the rear wheel bearing. Not impressed (as other threads on here say aswell). The bikes only done 16700 miles.

Got a new set of sealed bearings from my local K dealer for £12. They supply aftermarket which tells us something about the original fitment doesn't it?

Really easy to do.

Take the wheel out, remove dust seal on the outer of the wheel, get a knocking stick and something to use a drift against the rear of the bearing, knock the bearing out from the opposite side  working around the bearing as you go, collect spacer that will fall out, knock new bearings in using a large socket on the outer race 'till they seat fully(you can hear when its home),remember to put the spacer back in before fitting the second bearing, replace dust seal, re fit wheel.

The whole process took about 40 mins.



Title: Re: Rear wheel bearing
Post by: Bryn on March 21, 2014, 05:43:32 PM
Nice job   :cool:
Title: Re: Rear wheel bearing
Post by: Kwikasfuki on March 21, 2014, 07:51:43 PM
The key point to remember is putting that spacer in before the bearing. Guess whose made that mistake before ...

Don't forget to grease the recess before putting bearing in as well