Wheel bearing removal - easy tip

[Pem Brooke]

Just taken the old wheel bearings out of my 'Storm. After much procrastination, was really easy. Once the wheel was removed, along with the sprocket carrier, just poured boiling water in to the recesses surrounding the bearings, to expand the alloy around the bearing housing. Bearings just tapped out, no bother. (Did the disc side first).
Not saying all will be this easy, but it worked for me!!

[fabiostar]

iv never tried that. i normally put a rawl bolt in, open it out and knock them through

[Pem Brooke]

I was surprised at the difference it made....(they're a correct machine fit)...I suspect this is a first replacement as it's a one previous owner bike with just 25,000 miles. Just tapped out nice 'n easy.

[bigtwinthing]

When your putting them back in put the bearings in the freezer overnight that works too, they almost push in by hand providing you clean the housings.

[Pem Brooke]

When your putting them back in put the bearings in the freezer overnight that works too, they almost push in by hand providing you clean the housings.

Thanks for that...will do! Should be back on the road Monday...

Oh, just remembered how to post pics....

[kev64]

Top tips thanks guys ! (I normally just smash em out)

[bigtwinthing]

When your putting them back in put the bearings in the freezer overnight that works too, they almost push in by hand providing you clean the housings.

Thanks for that...will do! Should be back on the road Monday...

Oh, just remembered how to post pics....

Looks great.Jardine Cans are great too.

[nt1980]

When your putting them back in put the bearings in the freezer overnight that works too, they almost push in by hand providing you clean the housings.

+1 on that always works for me even with car wheel bearings