Motorcycle Wheel Bearings

 

 

            We Stock KOYO as our main brand as they offer excellent value and supply approximately 45% of the Japanese Motorcycle manufacturers, such as YAMAHA, HONDA, SUZUKI and many others worldwide.

 

            Not only is quality important, but you would want your bearings to last as long as possible, which is why we always supply “2RS” style nitrile rubber sealed bearings. These offer better resistance to water and road dirt ingress than metal shielded “ZZ” types, and keep that all important grease in place and contaminant free.

 

             We are currently working on our full application list, and will continue to add to this site in the near future.

 

InstructionsReplacing Wheel Bearings

1
Set motorcycle lift on a clean, dry, level area with plenty of room all around to work.

2
Secure motorcycle to lift with tie-down straps and slowly lift motorcycle until wheels are at least six inches from the ground.

3
One at a time, remove the axles per the instructions in your shop manual, then remove the wheels.

4
Place wheel on a clear, flat surface. Remove and discard old oil/dust seal and wipe the hub and bearing area clean with a shop rag. Remove clip or snap ring if one is present.

5
Using the bearing puller as per the instructions included with the tool, carefully remove old wheel bearing and bearing spacer. Repeat for each bearing. Once bearings are removed, clean inside the hub with contact cleaner or brake cleaner to remove any grease or rust.

6
Double-check that the new bearing is the correct size and set it in place. With the appropriate sized end attached, use bearing driver to seat new bearing into the wheel hub per the instructions included with the tool. Replace bearing spacer then install new bearing on opposite side of wheel.

7
Replace retaining snap rings if required. Install new oil/dust seals.

8
Replace axles and wheels. Tighten axle nuts to torque specs outlined in your shop manual. Replace cotter pins at axle ends.