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NM_KDX200
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Replacing wheel bearings

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I noticed a little wobble in the KDX front wheel yesterday while it was on the trailer. Looking at it closely, I can clearly see the wheel wobbling on the axle. Just a little bit- about like if you backed your trailer bearing nut out a little.

What's it like replacing wheel bearings and what is everyone using?
1999 KDX 200
2001 KDX 220
2002 RM 134
2004 KX 125
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Colorado Mike
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Post by Colorado Mike »

It depends on how stuck they are. My kid's bikes have been mostly easy, but one of them had me ready to start throwing stuff. Take the seals off first, then I just support the hub with something and put a flat-nosed punch through the axle hole, inside the sleeve. sometimes it's tough to get the sleeve to move enough to get a grip on the bearing. Then you start tapping it out alternating across the bearing. once you get it moving it gets easier.

They make a tool for this, but $50 for the seldom use seems steep to me. I used cheapie bearings (All Balls I think) on the kid's bike, but the Jap ones on my KX wheel. I think the factory ones cost about double what the aftermarket ones do.

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Post by grump99 »

I have heard somewhere that a little heat applied to the hub will help the bearing come out easier. I have not tried this though. Good luck. :grin:
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