rear wheel bearings

[Guest]

I'm replacing the wheel bearings in a 79' 1000l. I already have the bearings but the one that touches the inner hub spacer, which was missing, has a metal bearing cover and the replacement I have,which came in a set, does not....is this going to be a problem? Should I order this oem?

[mike_of_bbg]

I'm replacing the wheel bearings in a 79' 1000l. I already have the bearings but the one that touches the inner hub spacer, which was missing, has a metal bearing cover and the replacement I have,which came in a set, does not....is this going to be a problem? Should I order this oem?

What was missing? The spacer? Did you buy one? The inner races of the bearings are not meant to take lateral loads. The spacers keep the inner races locked together like an outer axle, so to speak. I wouldn't put it back together without all spacers in place.

Most bearings sold today are of the "-2RS" variety - they're pre-packed with grease and have 2 Rubber Seals. Just great for this application. They don't show metal on the outside except for the inner and outer races.

[chucksuki]

yup, I ordered a new hub spacer from boulevard suzuki today. As soon as I saw it was missing I looked it up and ordered it. Whoever worked on it before I bought it in december forgot it and made me glad I ordered new bearings already. I've been rebuilding it and getting its' regular maintenance all caught up, which is a bit behind. Hopefully have it done soon so I can ride again! And it's the LH bearing that touches the inner hub spacer. the spacer is #7 in this fiche and the bearing is #3 http://www.boulevardsuzuki.com/fiche...1979&fveh=2147 the oem bearing has a metal cover, so it looks like there are 3 races kind of. My replacement have rubber, I was just curious if it mattered.

[mrbill5491]

Bearings with the metal covers are not that well sealed and in not so long time will lose its grease, on the other hand rubber sealed bearings are sealed against the elements and will last a fairly long time, also, you can actually regrease a rubber sealed bearing to extend its life some.

[chucksuki]

Thanks Mr.Bill! That's the info I was looking for! I'm having a hell of a time getting these old ones out but thanks to little time and plenty to do on the bike I've had to set it the wheel down for a sec. Any tips on getting these stubborn suckers out, I can't get a good bite on the inner race from the opposite side and can't find a concrete anchor the right size. Too big or too little. May have to fab something up or take it to the mechanic to get him to pull him, it will take him ten seconds but cost me more money I'm sure. Can't wait to get this girl back on the road but still have so much to do.

[old_skool]

I haven't done my rear wheel bearings yet, but this is what I made and used on the races in the steering head and the front wheel bearings

[chucksuki]

that's a nice mini-prybar you mad there.....funny thing is I have a flat head that looks just like that but it didn't get like that on purpose, but it may have found a new purpose. I just used it to take out the old exhaust gaskets/doughnuts. I ended up going to the shop and he took one of the bearings out for me for free, score! Guess he'll be the guy who does whatever I don't have time to do on the bike. Never fails, when I get a project I really like and enjoy all the projects I hate come out of the woodwork. Since I've started on this bike, the weed whacker broke, twice, and I've had to fix it. I had to fix the lawnmower and the Jeep. My son's bike had 2 flats and my youngest got pneumonia. Finally, I think most of the speed bumps out of the way I'm looking forward to driving her around soon. Got the rear master cylinder rebuilt and the caliper soon to be done. going to have to get one of the front calipers up to the machine shop cuz the caliper fastening bolts are seized. Thank goodness my neighbor is a machinist. once i get the front master cylinder off and the rear brakes back on I'm gonna drive it up to the mechanic to do the valves and tune up the carbs. this guy only works on jap bikes and really seems to know his stuff.