‘78 Shovelhead Wheel Bearing Removal, Check, and Installation.

[@airgun1]

Nice job. That is great to have the proper tools for removing and installing the Races. I do not have those tools, so for the benefit of others who do not have those tools either, I will state how I do it. I have an old Race that I have ground down the O.D. so that it slides easily through the bore of the wheel and then use drifts and sockets. I do not remove the races to inspect. I inspect the races while in their bores for rough spots, burn marks, grooves, etc. If the bearings show signs of wear or roughness or the races show wear or damage, then I pull the Races. I don't think it is possible or even wise to try and save the seals. Rip them out with the proper tool as you did and discard them.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks for sharing your trick!

[@williamrenner2504]

Thanks Red.

[@rickteeters6329]

Yeah, what he said...😊

[@lloydsparling4439]

Great video Red 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bobwhitfield3691]

Great presentation...keep wrenching, recording...And talking...thoroughly enjoyed it. Nice to see a job actually accomplished correctly.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks Bob!

[@brucethoel3636]

Of all the people on you tube that shows how to pack wheel bearings, you are one of the few people that does it right. Great job You don't ever need to quit talking.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks ✌️ I was taught by someone who knows his stuff!

[@toddvierra1630]

Awesome job Angel 👍😎

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you 😁

[@chipmartin7608]

Man, I swear every time I watch one of your videos I learn something I didn't know before. I'm amazed at how much you know. They're so informative and helpful. I am very impressed. Thank you for all the schooling.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you for all the watching!! I am glad I can share something of value 🙂

[@lloydsparling4439]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC absolutely, packing bearings was part of maintenance on all types of bearings

[@jamesshonk565]

Great video. One of these days packin bearings and settin end play will be a lost art. Its good to see the art is still alive.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@markh.harris9271]

very cool; nice job, Ms Angel

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😁

[@pipersall6761]

Great job Angel. I bet your father is proud of you and how well and how much you have learned to work on your bikes. Thanks for the video!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@juniorcopeland9082]

You are so smart, Angel I don't know too many mechanics as thorough and precise as you, including myself, you do things the same as I would in most cases, I've been told by many that I'm too picky, I like to call it precise, no job is worth doing if you don't do it right, I'm glad you decided to check the bearing clearance, I bought brand-new hubs for my own bike, back when I was a dealer, and I checked the end play on them, and they both had way too much clearance in them... I always double-check everything before I use them, and I won't use anything but Timken bearings unless I can't get them for my application...HD stopped using Timken cam bearings, and went with a cheaper bearing instead and have had a lot of trouble over it... But that's a story for another time !!!! Keep up the good work and videos !! 😘✌🤘❤

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you!! And I was taught by my dad who is also very meticulous in his work so I suppose it just goes to show! Being precise in our work can save a lot of unnecessarily headache down the road!

[@juniorcopeland9082]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC yes it shows how precise you dad is, by all the work and love he put into the Shovel he made for you...your dad is a very smart and great fabricator...and as they say...The apple doesn't fall far from the tree my deer !! Merry Christmas too you and your family Angel !! 😘💖✌

[@bagrnut]

Thanks Red, I learned a bunch.... grease for peace ✌️😎 Jims tools rule.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Hahah thanks!

[@ThatGuy-nb7zf]

Great timing. I have to do this same thing soon.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Worked out eh!

[@shameless6963]

Like the other people said, so nice to FINALLY see someone pack a wheel bearing the right way. Too many people think just slathering it with grease is packing it. Great job!!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks!

[@wvbiker746]

Good job. Went through the same process last winter on the Frankenharley. New bearings, adjusted end play then balanced before putting the wheels to use. Don't have the Jims tools, worked old skool.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

It's nice having a proper tool for a job like this!

[@Boysenberr]

I suspect that a "hillbilly tool" plus Loki would be a better combination than any proper tool . . . less expensive, also! Ah, late, but appreciated appearance of his Royal Highness, Sir Loki! Kewl!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Lil Loki

[@Boysenberr]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC No one else's videos have a personality comparable to Loki! He is truly where it's at!! "Hello, everybody, and welcome back to Loki's channel . . . ."

[@smithgroove945]

Very good Red. You are an Ace mechanic!

[@jd9308]

I'm kinda late watching this vid. As the saying goes, better late than never lol! Always things to do in the down time of winter. I guess if I lived where you couldn't ride I'd be tearing stuff apart and getting everything ready for spring. I know this isn't a rider quite yet but it does wile away the long winter days and nights. Great job on rebuilding those innards so it rides nice when it gets on the road! Stay warm and safe in your beautiful B.C.!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Always something to do when you own old Harleys!

[@pablononpicasso1977]

Mitutoyo, said like mitch-u-toy-oh. Quality stuff. As a qualified Fitter & Turner (Bike nut) I say you have the right idea when checking end play, with a dial gauge or some such (Before I saw you using one), as if it is within spec then it is as good as new and just needs grease repacking. No point spending money on a perfectly good bearing. You use the same method on setting up big ass gearboxes that roll conveyor belts, wharf cranes, anything that rolls. Good work! 😍😍

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you 😊

[@gregorykucera4235]

Your dad taught you well Angel, Have a great day.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks and you too 😁

[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋, Angel, as the song goes, Grease Lightning, or Pack it in wheel 🛞 Good, 👍 😂, great to see you bearing up, 😂, okay, that’s enough of that. Great Work Angel, I/we are looking 👀 forward to seeing you putting it all back together, Phil from the moulin.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😂😂😂😂

[@Trampslikeusjb]

‘That would have really sucked a lot!’ LOL, yes!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Was sooo close lol

[@rickzangora4340]

Fun tour Angel, thanks it made me smile😊

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Glad you liked it 🙂

[@danielmcnew605]

Just wanted to say, I like all bikes, I would have to say my favorite style of bike is hardtail frame chopper with king and queen seat, love the look, good video by the way.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you! I would like to build a hardtale chopper some time.

[@upsidedowndog1256]

That is a wild setup with the shims. I have had that described to me but never seen it done. Not difficult, it looks, but critical.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Not difficult at all but definitely critical!

[@DWB212]

Excellent job!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks!

[@mikerapp8163]

The hardest part of a motorcycle rebuild for most is re-lacing and balancing wheels. There are tricks not too many know. Your bearing rebuild process is a great how-to for amateurs and pros.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you 🙂

[@arthurcgans8198]

Pronounced Mi-ti-toy-o. It's actually not a micrometer, it's a digital caliper. A handy and more versatile tool but not as accurate as a mic. Timkin is actually the company that invented the tapered roller bearing and yes, is still the best quality bearing on the market (as far as I know). I really enjoy your videos! I am an old machinist who tinkers with my bikes now and have learned a great deal watching your videos. My dad taught me how to pack bearings many years ago(he passed in 1980). He had a bearing packer on the shelf but never used it after the first time trying it out.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

My dad taught me how to pack bearings also. Thanks for watching! I am glad you’re liking my videos 😊

[@69007assassin]

Another great video, you're getting alot done! 🤘😎🔥

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks! 😁

[@ridingonruby3287]

You are amazing. Thanks for the info. Great job.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks Paul!

[@erich44magnum]

I approve this message…

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😃👍

[@matthewmutch7853]

LOVE YA!!!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

✌️😊

[@vangoodwin7335]

Great job Miss Angel, For those that wonder if you were TOO anal retentive about bearings and shims ask yourself this, "have you ever been a bike you felt you could lean more one way then the other?". Balance of a motorcycle isn't just wheels centered, triple tree aligned and a true frame. Red I've taken grief over the years because I do not use a my hydraulic press to install races. Bearing and race sets are just as important as pistons and rings in the bore. We roll on axles and wheels and there are as many moving parts in a wheel as an engine. If an engine locks up you can clutch and roll, not true for axle bearing. This scoot will be a great one when done, I cannot wait to see your Dad and you fire it up and roll. Actually hoping your brother comes over and we can see him show you the appreciation you deserve. Thank You for sharing and caring. Thank You to the viewers that forced the issue, we all care for Miss Angel! Merry Christmas all and have a Healthy and Happy New Year. With Love and Respect, You are in my prayers Hoka Hey

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Great point Van, so true! And thank you 😊 I am excited to ride this thing 🤩 Merry Christmas to you too!

[@tomedwards159]

your doing the work do it your way, don't worry about the arm chair warriors.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

👍👍👍

[@robosborne6514]

Always use whatever is needed to complete the job at hand

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Yessir

[@snakeboren4814]

Hey... Angel !!!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

👋 hey

[@snakeboren4814]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC U CUD open UR own Bike Repair Shop....Red Rider Bike Repairs!!!!

[@snakeboren4814]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC🤘 !!!

[@ПетрПетров-с8э]

2) My previous comment turned out to be unnecessary. But let him stay😅. Another discovery for me, it turns out that you use "Intermediate washers" to adjust the tapered bearings. It's just that on old Soviet motorcycles, the adjustment was the "Adjusting nuts" on the outside of the wheel.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

I see 👀

[@BrewCityRider]

Nice job on the wheels. I just did that job on my Evo softail and had a great time doing it 😅 I did feel bad about tossing my old timken's though. They seemed fine, but due to mileage and age I just decided to replace them.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertgwinn8406]

Cool 🤭

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks 😃

[@kevindonohue9519]

NICE JOB,,, anyone can put a wrench to a machine, but not many understand that things come into play

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you.

[@ПетрПетров-с8э]

And my third comment. About bearings and all that. I know what you're talking about. India or China is - always be careful afterwards 😂😬. That's why we always look for Soviet-made parts or bearings in old stores, because they are of such quality when your grandchildren will also use them 😂.

[@miketalley62960]

Nice work learn something new every time always check something you didn't do your self tell Dad hope he's doing well and to let you put him in the the back ground

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you Mike! My dad is doing good 🙂

[@waterkoppie]

I never removed the outer race if not damaged (look and feel), so actually mine never needed removal. Every removal and remount could damage the hub, especially of course the aluminium ones. The original end play spec is pretty large I think, but cheaper for production, that is also why since 2000 the fixed ball bearings are used (more expensive to buy but cheaper handling in H-D production, especially regarding the high tolerance spacer between the bearing). Even the minimum 0.004" / 0.1 mm is not needed, I did half of that, measured of course with the bearing totally cleaned and without grease. The 0.018"/ 0.45 mm is huge (i.m.h.o.) ! Checked the end play every tire change (25000 km or more), new grease and seals etc., those conical bearings do not wear at all, at least with me, and the original blue H-D grease stays clean and blue ! After decreasing the end play, with only one 0.05 mm / 0.002" shim in place, at the first tire change, the front was quiet in curves. Before that I had always heard a zooming sound (big touring fender is an amplifier), on the two "Timken" bikes I had (1994 Road King new, till 74000 km, and 1998 Electra Classic bought new in 2001, till 91000 km in 2016). I have the original Timken bearings spare still in stock, but do not need them anymore. Now | have newer bikes with the ball bearings, let's see how long these last (at least 53000 km now on Ultra Limited since 2016, no "rim side play"). By the way, if you have the (newer) hub without ring and clip on the seal, do not push in the seals too far, preferably flush with the hub (and just fill up the rest with grease), this will make the removal for inspection at next tire change much easier. This also prevents a dirt collecting / corrosion edge, which could make seal or maybe race removal more difficult. Also check for wear on the spacer regarding the relocation depth of the seal, I made stainless steel ones (spare in stock!), they did not wear, and could mount back the seals always flush. The original spacers had no "nice surface finish", they age and wear, probably would need replacement every time with the seals, or maybe use different seal mounting depth on them, but then not flush. I push through the grease into the bearings the same way you do 👍. Of course 😀 I have the Mitutoyo caliper ruler as well, still from "technical school" start in 1982, so not digital, without batteries. However if you "just" mount the (measured) 0.05 mm shim from "zero play", you do not have to measure anything else in a "difficult" setup, you can feel it has end play with the axle torqued, for me this always worked. You could have to measure the center bearing spacer if you do not get the zero play (or not less than 0.018" spec if you like). I know people who then turned this spacer down on a lathe to a sufficient smaller size (if then too small, add a shim). Could be needed due to bearing wear on an older bike (if not "too big !?" and if even), but you may not know how often this had been done by a previous owner.....

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

I thought the original end play spec seemed a little excessive… but what do I know! It’s sounds like you know your stuff though! And lots of info you have shared here in your comment, thank you for sharing! Thanks for watching and, if you are new to my channel, thank you for being here!

[@DavidHansell-t4o]

Good 👍 job Angel, details details details 😎Dave H

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Yes yes yes! Thank you 😁

[@davidcoyote8921]

👍🐾

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

👍 🐾

[@hippytrev7452]

are they die cast bike models or did Bill build them as kits.??.... kewl Flag...... good job Red...l use a large ball pain hammer & a big punch to get my wheel bearing out..l dont own proper tools lol.. cheers Red...thanks for the Stickers

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

One of my viewers sent me those bikes, they are plastic and were one piece when I got them.

[@hippytrev7452]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC kewl

[@chriscadman6379]

Hello.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Hello!👋

[@snakeboren4814]

Never want Angel 2 shut up....Ever !!! ,She's 2 HOT 🔥 and Smart 2 stay Quiet !!!!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😆😆😆

[@snakeboren4814]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC 👍 Rock ON HOT 🔥 STUFF !!!!

[@chriscadman6379]

Blind bearing puller.

[@ПетрПетров-с8э]

Huh, we're calm now. Today, a discovery occurred for me, it turns out that there are tapered bearings in old Harley wheels, although I had not noticed the adjusting nuts on the hubs before. And why don't you use regular gasoline to wash the parts!?

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

I think the brake cleaner doesn't smell as bad as gasoline 🤷‍♀️ lol

[@ПетрПетров-с8э]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC I agree. If you're not in the mood to listen to Bob Marley, then it's better to use a brake cleaner. :)) Unfortunately, modern gasoline does not smell appetizing.

[@ПетрПетров-с8э]

And my fourth comment 😂. Don't worry, you have absolutely normal height for a girl. To hammer the "Outer ring" of the Bearing, you can use the "end heads" Simply by fitting it to size. (Торцевые гаечные головки) 😂 И почему наши предки решили разговаривать на разных языках, несправедливость! 😂😂

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😂😂😂😂

[@RL-if6dy]

😎👍🔥🌞

[@1981dasimpson]

never scene taper bearing in wheels befor all bikes i changed are normally enclosed bearings only come across these in head races

[@wolfman3970]

😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😁😁😁😁😁

[@jeremymccormick692]

I've found it easier to do work like that at ground level.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Probably is hahah

[@MrAmartin8]

And self said ... LOL

[@marktaylor8659]

I hope the use of official tools is not the direction you're moving towards on your videos as I really come here for the hillbilly ingenuity. (and the steampunk bike stuff).

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Don’t worry, we are still too hillbilly to have a bunch of fancy tools lol. This is just one of the few proper tools my dad has in his old collection. 🤠