Couple noob questions. And yes, I do have the online cyclepedia manual.
I am planning to do some winter maintenance, top end, wheel bearings, suspension linkage, etc.
The wheel bearings are sealed bearings, correct? So no greasing of the bearings required at replacement, right? Manual says to grease the seal, but no mention of greasing the bearings.
I know the linkage bearings are not sealed and will need to be greased and/or replaced and greased.
I assume I should also do the steering stem bearings while I am at it?
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thanks
I replaced the fork springs with heavier fredette springs a couple seasons ago.
I only get to ride 4-5 times per year, and am currently using kouba links KDX2's to lower the rear with the forks slid up 1/2 inch in the clamps. Seems to work great. Seems folks are on both sides of the fence for the kouba links, but so far they are great. I don't do any mx track stuff or serious jumps, so no bottoming out problems. I am also only 5'5" and 165 lbs with all my riding gear.
I replaced the fork springs with heavier fredette springs a couple seasons ago.
I only get to ride 4-5 times per year, and am currently using kouba links KDX2's to lower the rear with the forks slid up 1/2 inch in the clamps. Seems to work great. Seems folks are on both sides of the fence for the kouba links, but so far they are great. I don't do any mx track stuff or serious jumps, so no bottoming out problems. I am also only 5'5" and 165 lbs with all my riding gear.
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I guess I'd not do the wheel bearings unless they show signs of needing replacement. Save your money for the linkage bearings.
I have yet to service a linkage and not find some if not all bearings are toast.
A lot of people pop the seals off new wheel bearings and add grease, then pop the seals back in. I think it is a good thing to do.
I have yet to service a linkage and not find some if not all bearings are toast.
A lot of people pop the seals off new wheel bearings and add grease, then pop the seals back in. I think it is a good thing to do.
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the 2-3 of the 4-5 times per year have been the National dual sport series rides, 80-100 miles per day, then just plunking around with the kids. Mainly doing top end for good measure, bike runs fine. Going to put in some boyesen reeds while I am at it. been reading up on the RB carb and head mods. Thinking about doing those also. Seems the RB mods get rave reviews.
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