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General => Riding Tips & Tricks => Topic started by: 499cc on August 01, 2008, 03:41:19 AM

Title: Changing Front Wheel Axle Bearings 1999 KX500
Post by: 499cc on August 01, 2008, 03:41:19 AM

Can anyone tell me how to get the front axle apart so I can change my front wheel bearings.

Thank you

Title: Re: Changing Front Wheel Axle Bearings 1999 KX500
Post by: KX500freak on August 01, 2008, 04:08:21 AM

for my 94 its an easy thing,
you just have to separate the axle in 2 pieces.

do it with proper tools for keepin your axle in good shape.
goodluck

Title: Re: Changing Front Wheel Axle Bearings 1999 KX500
Post by: 499cc on August 01, 2008, 04:15:05 AM

The problem is I am having a difficult time breaking the axle in two parts.  What would anyone suggest.

Thank you.

Title: Re: Changing Front Wheel Axle Bearings 1999 KX500
Post by: KX500freak on August 01, 2008, 04:51:01 AM

yeah i do ,but don,t know the english name :|
try it with one side in a table screwclamp that heavy duty like piece on the working bench.

then a decent tool on the other end,it must go  in 2 then ,

Title: Re: Changing Front Wheel Axle Bearings 1999 KX500
Post by: 499cc on August 01, 2008, 04:58:14 AM

Thank you and I know what you are talking about.  "Vise Clamp"

Thank you again. :-)

Title: Re: Changing Front Wheel Axle Bearings 1999 KX500
Post by: KX500freak on August 01, 2008, 05:13:08 AM

you,re welcome :-)

this is the place where we help each other .

good luck with the job now :mrgreen: