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Bearing Removal/install and such

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don46:
I think your way to worried about using heat, I have used the heat cold method forever and on all types of applications with no ill effects, but hey its your bike and you should do it your way.

Just remember when you go to install them they damage rather easily if you try to force the issue, so be careful.

sandblaster:

--- Quote from: kxpegger on February 09, 2011, 02:08:27 PM ---http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/...ategory/tools/

There's a right way and a wrong way to install needle roller bearings. Right tool for the job. Also you press against the stamped side which is thicker than the rolled side. A lot of people use sockets, nuts. washers and a piece of allthread to push them in and this may cause damage to the bearing housing. The press tool should have a 15 degree back cut.

http://www.timken.com/en-us/solution...n_Part3of3.pdf

--- End quote ---

I can't get either link to work.
Anybody else having trouble?

I do agree that it is better to use the tool.
If your careful you can use the socket method in most cases without a hitch.
I prefer using the press but a vice will work in a pinch.
I have even had to resort to using a C clamp with some sockets on occasion :-)

cbmoor:
I used sockets and the bench vice on my bikes when changing out these bearings and it worked a treat.

kxpegger:
Sorry not sure what happened! Here's the links again.

http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/tools/category/tools/


http://www.timken.com/en-us/solutions/automotive/aftermarket/lightduty/TechTips/Documents/Vol5Iss1_Needle_Bearing_Installation_Part2of3.pdf

http://www.timken.com/en-us/solutions/automotive/aftermarket/lightduty/TechTips/Documents/Vol5Iss2_Needle_Bearing_Installation_Part3of3.pdf

sandblaster:
Good info.
Thanks!

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