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Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: alan on February 09, 2008, 11:40:23 AM

Title: Rear Wheel ?
Post by: alan on February 09, 2008, 11:40:23 AM

I have a 94 KX5 rear wheel for sale and I know it only has 2 bearings and my 2001 has three bearings.

I was wondering if anyone knows if the only difference between the newer and older rear hubs is the spacer width and of course the third bearing?

Alan :-D

Title: Re: Rear Wheel ?
Post by: alan on February 10, 2008, 04:30:24 AM

Yep it will fit! Some one else ask first, however he is not sure, because it is a 2 bearing wheel. I will keep you posted!

Thanks Alan :-D

Title: Re: Rear Wheel ?
Post by: pmskreta on February 16, 2008, 08:00:14 PM

I believe they all fit. However  the 97 and newer have the third bearing.

Title: Re: Rear Wheel ?
Post by: alan on February 17, 2008, 03:18:11 AM

Yep, I know! The question was, can you cut down the spacer and put three bearings in the older ones with just two bearings?

 :-D :-D

Title: Re: Rear Wheel ?
Post by: KXcam22 on February 17, 2008, 05:20:01 AM

I would say no.  From what I recall last time I changed bearing on my 92 there is not enough casting to support the bearing outer race. I could be wrong though. Cam.

Title: Re: Rear Wheel ?
Post by: don46 on February 17, 2008, 02:01:32 PM

Quote from: alan on February 17, 2008, 03:18:11 AM

Yep, I know! The question was, can you cut down the spacer and put three bearings in the older ones with just two bearings?

 :-D :-D

You can do it, it's kinda of a bi**h to get set up, but once set up it doesn't take that long. I've got a copuple of hubs I've done it to.