front wheel wobble

[deves3000gt]

My 78' gs 750 front wheel seem to have some play in it from side to side is this a sing that the wheel bearing is bad if so how hard are they to chang? Do the bearings need to be pressed or can i get them out by hand?

thank you in advance

[fgh]

My 78' gs 750 front wheel seem to have some play in it from side to side is this a sing that the wheel bearing is bad if so how hard are they to chang? Do the bearings need to be pressed or can i get them out by hand?

thank you in advance

Its probably not the wheel bearing, but it could be. When you say side to side play do you mean the whole wheel shifts as though its sliding on the axle, or the tire moves back and forth with the opposite side going the other direction. If the former the wheel probably is not installed properly, if the ladder then its probably a bad wheel bearing. Is this a new developemnt on a bike you've been riding or is it a new to to you machine?

How hard to change? With little mechincal aptitude = very hard, well versed mechanically = easy, but maybe time consuming.

They can come out a go in with hand tools. If you have to ask then you need to get a manual or help from someone who understands the procedure.

LOL

[80GS1000]

If it is the bearings, here's a good article on how to replace them:

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tech/service_steering_head_bearings/

[Dave8338]

If it is the bearings, here's a good article on how to replace them:

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tec...head_bearings/

Check your number of posts! :shock: You better head inside, lock the doors and and wait this out. :-D I have to agree with the wheel bearings. If there is movement, something is loose.

[80GS1000]

Check your number of posts! :shock: You better head inside, lock the doors and and wait this out. :-D

Well, isn't that special?

[deves3000gt]

i'm sorry am i not aloud to post too many threads?

as far as my wheel goes the top moves one way the bottom move the other i thought it was bearings i was just hoping to make sure b/f i rip it apart. as far as put back together wrong the front wheel is about the only part that was not messed with.

[80GS1000]

i'm sorry am i not aloud to post too many threads?

as far as my wheel goes the top moves one way the bottom move the other i thought it was bearings i was just hoping to make sure b/f i rip it apart. as far as put back together wrong the front wheel is about the only part that was not messed with.

Make sure the steering stem nut and all the other front end bolts are tightened with a torque wrench to spec to start with.

[fgh]

i'm sorry am i not aloud to post too many threads?

as far as my wheel goes the top moves one way the bottom move the other i thought it was bearings i was just hoping to make sure b/f i rip it apart. as far as put back together wrong the front wheel is about the only part that was not messed with.

That's gonna be the bearings. They are removed by "drifting" them out. On most front wheels there is a sleeve between the bearings. You can usually get it to move to the side a little and then get a tool on to the bearing inner race and tap it out. Tap in one place until it moves a little. Then move across and tap the other side till they are even. Move around the bearing to get it to come out as evenly as possible. Once its out remove the sleeve and tap the other out on the outer edge of the bearing. When I install the new ones I find a socket or other square round object to put on the bearing and then tap it in. BE SURE IT GOES IN STRAIGHT.

There are home made or store bought tools that can grab the inside race of the bearings so you can drive them out that way. They aren't worth the effort unless they refuse to move. There's lots of sites that'll walk you through it. Let us know if you have a problem. LOL!