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Rebuild Front Wheel

Wess

Wess

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I just got my front wheel back after getting it powder coated. Anyone have any tips or suggestions before I rebuld it and put the new bearings on and the tire on? I have purchased the Mobil 1 synthetic grease for the bearings. Respectfully Yours! Wess Heavner COG #8010 CDA #0239
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Put the bearings in the freezer for awhile to shrink them. Don't forget to put the spacer in. Roger ('07 Wee Strom) COG 5903 Virginia Beach, VA
 
The bearing are sealed so you have no need to pack them with grease. This being said it is good to grease up the axle before you reinstall it. Also the freezer tip is great and here is a link to Dave Morrows site on bearing replacement. Front and rear. http://www.ldrider.ca/techpages/bearings.htm http://www.ldrider.ca/techpages/bearings-rear.htm AKA "2linby" That's 2-lin-by folks! Northwest Area Director COG #5539 AMA #927779 IBA #15034 Team Oregon MC Instructor http://community.webshots.com/user/2linby http://tinyurl.com/njas8 (IBA BunBurner Gold Trip) http://tinyurl.com/lwelx (Alaska trip)
 
Wess, you DID buy sealed bearings didn't you? If not, return them, and get the sealed ones. It's makes a big difference in longevity.
 
Got seaaled bearings they just had not arrived by the time i placed the post. This is the first time which is why I was asking Respectfully Yours! Wess Heavner COG #8010 CDA #0239
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