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May 5th, 2015, 06:12 AM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Rob
Location: Texas
Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 342
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Bought New Tires!
I bought some Pirelli's on Amazon. I was reading through the Ninja how to website and thought it be a good a idea to replace the bearings as well. Do you know of any good or reputable sites to order the bearings from? Or will a local store have the bearings? Maybe home depot or some hardware store? We do not have any motorcycle or motorcycle related stores where I live.
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May 5th, 2015, 07:21 AM
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Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
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One of the more popular suppliers of bearings is All Balls - http://www.allballsracing.com/.
Spin the bearing inner race by hand and see how it feels. If the cycle doesn't have excessive miles on it, and the bearings feel smooth when turning, I personally would not replace them. |
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May 5th, 2015, 07:22 AM
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The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
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Rule #1 - don't fix what is not broken (wear items not included). Do you know how to test the wheel bearings?
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May 5th, 2015, 07:28 AM
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Participant
Name: Dave
Location: South of Seattle
Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much.
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Ditto.
If ain't broke, don't fix it. |
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May 5th, 2015, 05:26 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Rob
Location: Texas
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Well the bike has less than 4,500 miles.
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May 5th, 2015, 05:31 PM
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4500 miles? Bearings are fine. Find something else. They're sealed bearings. Unless you're driving through solvent, I doubt you have bearing problems yet. I recently pulled mine to get my wheels powdered, and after 24,000 miles of mostly dry riding, they're still silky. Seems kinda wasteful to replace them where I'm at even.
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May 5th, 2015, 05:34 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Rob
Location: Texas
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I took a look at them and they are very dusty. The wheels do make any noises when riding though.
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May 5th, 2015, 05:58 PM
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The wheel bearings are sealed from the outside, except the one in the sprocket carrier. Lube that one manually with grease. Roll them with your fingers. Unless the bearing is crunchy or notchy, don't worry about dust.
They look like this. |
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May 7th, 2015, 06:19 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Rob
Location: Texas
Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 342
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Bros.....
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May 7th, 2015, 06:22 PM
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Fighting Texas Aggie '05
Name: Neil
Location: Hutto, TX
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.
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May 7th, 2015, 06:29 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Rob
Location: Texas
Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 342
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I think I will pay someone to install them for me but to teach me how to do it at the same time. A guy I know will do each tire for $40. This guy modifies bikes into Cafe racers for a living. I have seen his work. It's legit. Maybe he can teach me how to do mechanical work on bikes and even modify them.
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