gman
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An observant riding buddy noticed some side-side play in my rear wheel bearings before our (awesome) South Side ride on Sunday.
Questions on bearing replacement (2015 KTM 350EXCF if that matters)
1) Is the outer hub-bushing something to replace at the same time assuming it isn't damaged or grooved? Seems like something one wouldn't replace unless damaged.
2) I know it would always be the better option (at 2.5-3x the cost) to replace the entire bearing kit (Bushings, Seal Rings, Bearings, Spacer Tube, Circlip)... but is that necessary?
Have not done a set on a KTM yet and looking for some wisdom/experience. The 2015 350EXCF doesn't appear to have any funky spacers aside from the seal and hub bushing. So doesn't look like there is anything finicky to easily damage. I have a proper bearing puller. But not sure what typically can get damaged when trying to pull/replace bearings.
Here's a blowup of the OEM bearing kit:
May do the front at the same time as this is nearing the end of the 2nd season on them.
Grant
Questions on bearing replacement (2015 KTM 350EXCF if that matters)
1) Is the outer hub-bushing something to replace at the same time assuming it isn't damaged or grooved? Seems like something one wouldn't replace unless damaged.
2) I know it would always be the better option (at 2.5-3x the cost) to replace the entire bearing kit (Bushings, Seal Rings, Bearings, Spacer Tube, Circlip)... but is that necessary?
Have not done a set on a KTM yet and looking for some wisdom/experience. The 2015 350EXCF doesn't appear to have any funky spacers aside from the seal and hub bushing. So doesn't look like there is anything finicky to easily damage. I have a proper bearing puller. But not sure what typically can get damaged when trying to pull/replace bearings.
Here's a blowup of the OEM bearing kit:
May do the front at the same time as this is nearing the end of the 2nd season on them.
Grant