Shane661
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posted February 03, 2009 12:15 PM
Removing Swingarm Bearings and Wheel Bearings?
This looks to be a PITA due to the sleeve between the bearings. Any tips or suggestions?
Getting the first side out looks to be a challenge...
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gixxre750
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posted February 03, 2009 02:25 PM
use a long flat head and wk your way in a circle tapping very lightly making sure you dont hit walls, just lip of bearing
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entropy
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posted February 03, 2009 10:24 PM
shane,
similar to what gixxre750 says, insert a long drift or big screw driver and pry the sleeve/spacer to the side a bit. That will expose enough of the bearing to tap-tap-tap it out.
replace the bearings after removal in that shade-tree fashion
those bearings are about $10-12 ea at a bearing supply house, easily available
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Shane661
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posted February 04, 2009 01:09 PM
 Edited By: Shane661 on 4 Feb 2009 21:10
I am a little worried about slipping off and bashing the aluminum arm (Especially after I just dropped nearly $800 in it). I'm tempted skip the powdercoat and just paint it. Getting the edge of those needle bearings looks risky.
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Shane661
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posted February 17, 2009 06:25 PM
Another easy way I found to do it...pay a local guy $20. 
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posted February 18, 2009 08:39 AM
thats cheating!
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