Help! I'm an idiot!

The Red Scourge · March 25th, 2014, 06:28 PM

So I was changing my wheel bearing for the first time today. As usual I didn't have the proper tools and decided to pound out the old bearings. Long story short I did this:

Will this be an issue as far as structural integrity? Seems like this could be a problem. Thanks in advance.

Racer x · March 25th, 2014, 07:17 PM

I can't see the notch as a problem. But with the bearings. hot and cold are your best tools. Put your new bearings in the freezer over night. And use a hair dryer or propane torch to gently warm the area you are planning to put the bearing in. The wheel is aluminum so don't even try to get it hot. Just warmer than usual. With frozen bearings and a warm rim the bearing will go in very easy. Get all the tools ready. Hammer and large socket. Or what ever you have so you can work fast.

stubshaft · March 25th, 2014, 08:53 PM

That shouldn't be a problem. There is more than enough area for the bearing to seat into.

The Red Scourge · March 26th, 2014, 08:10 AM

Ok, thanks guys. I really need to start project with the right tools instead of having to go buy them in the middle. Planning ahead is a good thing, I'm just not good at it. I hope this has taught me something.

mgentz · March 31st, 2014, 05:41 AM

how were you attempting to get them out?

As for the seating issue this should not be a problem. If I remember correctly, the other side of the front wheel has very little to seat the bearing against.

March 25th, 2014, 06:28 PM	#1
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March 25th, 2014, 07:17 PM	#2
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	I can't see the notch as a problem. But with the bearings. hot and cold are your best tools. Put your new bearings in the freezer over night. And use a hair dryer or propane torch to gently warm the area you are planning to put the bearing in. The wheel is aluminum so don't even try to get it hot. Just warmer than usual. With frozen bearings and a warm rim the bearing will go in very easy. Get all the tools ready. Hammer and large socket. Or what ever you have so you can work fast. __________________________________________________ Top speed 123.369mph. Ohio mile Worlds fastest 250 ninja
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March 25th, 2014, 08:53 PM	#3
stubshaft Rode with the Dinosaurs.. Name: Joe Location: middle of the pacific Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250 Posts: 486	That shouldn't be a problem. There is more than enough area for the bearing to seat into. __________________________________________________ *Fortune favors the brave!*

March 26th, 2014, 08:10 AM	#4
The Red Scourge ninjette.org member Name: James Location: Asheville, NC Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): '76 Yamaha RD400, '71 Kawasaki G3SS, '88 Honda CBR400RR, '90 Yamaha FZR400/600 hybrid Posts: 138	Ok, thanks guys. I really need to start project with the right tools instead of having to go buy them in the middle. Planning ahead is a good thing, I'm just not good at it. I hope this has taught me something. __________________________________________________ "When in doubt, gas it!"

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March 31st, 2014, 05:41 AM	#5
mgentz Board Member Name: ... Location: WI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250R (street), 250R (dirt) Posts: A lot.	how were you attempting to get them out? As for the seating issue this should not be a problem. If I remember correctly, the other side of the front wheel has very little to seat the bearing against.