I Destroyed These Bearings

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[@CameronNiemela]

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[@iamtay589]

My dream bike is a Honda cr 250 evo 1989

[@iamtay589]

Cr 80 2000

[@iamtay589]

My dream bike is a yz 450 2018

[@Justin-mo6uv]

My dream bike is Honda CRF 250

[@truthberkley2610]

Those triple clamps looks sick!!!🤩

[@human1513]

It really helps to put the steering stem in a plastic bag & then putting it into the freezer part of a fridge. Leave it there about 20 minutes. The cold temperature shrinks the stem/triple clamp (metal). The plastic bag is to act as a barrier between the dampness/ice in the freezer & the part. Then remove the stem from the freezer & the bag. Also heat the greased bearing in an oven or toaster oven at no more than ~150°F. The new heated bearing may just drop into place now over the shrunken steering stem. A little tap on the inner race may be required at the most. Use a small punch, brass if available & tap with a small hammer. Or use an appropriate diameter sized piece of metal tubing to slide over the stem. This works great also for the new outer races that will be installed into the steering head part of the frame. I also used a propane torch to gently heat the aluminum head frame in the area where the bearing will sit. The heat expands the aluminum a tad. I heated the outside of the head for about 1 minute keeping the propane torch in motion. You just need it to be warm to the touch. This expands the aluminum head. Have the outer race ready that you got out of the freezer. The last ones I did the outer race literally fell into the steering head. I used the old outer race and a small hammer to tap the new race until I heard that familiar bottoming clunk. Mine required 1 gentle tap in each of 4 places. Meaning tap in 1 spot then 180° across from the 1st tap. Them move 90° & repeat. The race moved a hair at the most. I actually could not see it move because it dropped nicely into place. Easy peazy. Cold shrink the inside part & heat expand the outer part. Oh those are roller bearings not needle bearings. Heating the steering head gently with a propane torch or heat gun aids in removing the old races. Be quick so the heat does not transfer to the race & also expand. Love your videos. No grease is needed between the bearing race & the head stock. Grease takes room & we want a snug full contact between the race & the aluminum steering head.

[@TXAggie2015]

Great comment, it's pretty crazy how much using heat and cold can help!

[@skylerhealyvlogs9642]

Human I did this for my 2005 yz 125 head bearings and it worked amazing. Heating the bearing and freezing the stem works so dang good. 👍👍

[@samuelyeet6006]

How do you heat the bearing? It should be covered in grease so what's the easiest way?

[@JETZcorp]

Thank you for this! Hopefully this will help make it easier when I do my '82 Husky next week. Seeing as it's one of my possessions, I suspect it's going to fight me as hard as it can go, so I better show up with my guns loaded!

[@hodaka1000]

Heating works I've never seen great results from puting parts in a freezer

[@brendanmcenery2648]

85’ CR500! Keep up the good work mate, can’t wait to see the CR back together 👍🏽

[@steviemunier8411]

A lot of people don't tell us watchers what every step they are taking is, but you always tell us what you do, step by step!

[@brezkat07]

Dude I am so keen on seeing this Bike finished!! Your video quality is mint! The way you explain things like how each part goes together and how a tool works is perfect... for anyone that's learning I refer them to you! Keep up the awesome work dude and in no time you'll have a huge following. Legend!

[@thatdesertmoto4923]

My dream was an older two stroke, and my dream came true, now I have a 1997 CR 125!

[@RRL551Dynamic]

I can just about remember my first head bearing replacement as a teenager and struggling with my Dads basic tools, ended up pulling the races in with threaded bar and nuts, took ages. You made it look easy, that Tusk puller is the dogs bollox. Great vid.!!

[@cadwarrior]

i did the exact same job on my 2003 cr250r with the exact same RM tools! and used a 3/8"socket extension to remove easily the races from the frame. i have this job to do in the next few weeks on my new YZ 125, hope it will be as easy as it was on the CR! Great video you did by the way, looks easy!, the only place i had hard time was the bearing stem removal, but with your technique, its straight foward, easy and smart!!

[@lol123321123321]

For someone that is very mechanically inclined I'm surprised you didn't "pack" those bearings the right way. I guess they don't see the same speed as tapered wheel bearings so it really doesn't matter as long as they are coated.

[@nastysoda9212]

they look fully packed to me

[@lol123321123321]

@@nastysoda9212 oof, have you never hand packed a wheel bearing?

[@Loading321]

I would love the cr250 your building now😂

[@nomdeguerre13]

Nothing like having the right tools for the job, saves a lot of frustration for sure. Nice work!

[@mark.e.p]

I know this is an old video but this is perfect for me doing my bearings for the first time. I've seen some scary videos on you tube with hammers and chisels hitting the stem. Yours is perfect and professional thank you so much!

[@garyhitthehills9987]

Kx 500 in a 2018 kx 450 frame

[@samnice5314]

Dream bike??......How about a 2001 cr500 motor in a 18’ crf450r Frame😍

[@b_mb4948]

Coming together very nicely indeed!

[@TheSilancer92]

Love how u show how to do stuff step by step keep up the amazing work

[@sendmemes5474]

My dream bike is gonna be this bike !!!!!

[@Warrior-gt6le]

Same brother

[@trentwindom1132]

Your cr250

[@lowifrles9813]

Cameron, great videos. I recently restored a 1984 Husky WR 400, and had to d the same work. What I used was a rivet gun ( not an air hammer because they have crappy controllability.) get some chisel dies and brass or aluminum dies, and you won’t have to fight with a hammer and chisel. Use a mig welder to carefully put a bead of weld around the race. After it cools it will be tremendously easy t remove, again with a rivet gun (ingersoll rand AVC13 hits good) and a long straight die.Check Boeing surplus in Renton. Or Craigslist. In Western Washington you should be able to find one relatively easy! I will upload my pics and video when I get time on my channel. Again, you do great work, and wish you great success. -Aviyaytor.

[@adenpires4491]

2003 Cr 125 love your vids your the best and this really helped me

[@craizebra2045]

Totally enjoying your bike build .nice to see the tusk tools at work .keep up the great video's

[@freezingfiregaming2988]

Always wanted to build a nice yz125 dream bike, these videos definitely help me to know what I’m doing when I get to do it someday!

[@apexnight872]

Great content as always Cameron keep up the great work now I no how to sort my head stem out on my new cr 125 project bike thanks for sharing

[@Secondkey1]

My dream bike was my 1993 Cr 250 that I had to sell due to knee injury and the birth of twin boys. Love the videos they are very informative

[@motoxproductions1437]

2018 crf450r with dual fmf 4.1, tuner, and black wheels🤙 Keep giving it your 110 best effort like you always do!!

[@KICKERfilm]

You can replace these bearings without any specialty tools. For removal I used a dremel to cut the bearing and the inner race too. For the installation of the race into the frame you can just use a correctly sized socket (and the triple clamp as a press, more on that later). Cooling the race and heating the frame helps a lot too. To install the bearing on the stem I think I just slowly tapped it on using a punch, hitting the top of the inner race to get it started. Then, you can use a socket as a spacer and use the threads on the triple clamp itself to press on the bearing. Using grease here helps a lot. It should be as quick as using the tools. This won't damage the bearing as the forces encounted by the bearing during normal use of the bike will far exceed the force you use to press it on there using this method. You could also make the press tool using correctly sized piece of metal pipe for the stem and some threaded rod as for the frame with the correctly sized socket.

[@carlosdiego12]

Congratulations on your work, thank you for sharing your videos!

[@ianvtonder]

That triple clamp looks amazing ! Great job Cam !!

[@averymerlo2146]

2018 CRF 250R for sure. Great videos, can't wait to see the finished project.

[@twistedjigco.548]

Did you end up getting one? The 18’s had some issues with the cams and valves. The 2019 tho made a big comeback with 42hp and just slap a 49 or 50T sprocket on it.

[@madddog1411]

custom 2018 250sx, keep up the good work cant wait to see the bike finished

[@MarkNealon]

I did this all yesterday without any special tools, though I did make my own bearing press with a threaded bar, three nuts and a couple of scrap blocks of aluminium. Didn't use nearly that much grease though...

[@HadrienATF]

Everytime I have a problem with my CR125, there is one of your vid to help me out 👍 awesome

[@2wheelLove]

hey man, nice vid. i went through this painful experience on my 10' TE310. I wound up cutting the old bottom race out of the triple cus it was cold welded to the steering stem. What a nightmare.

[@ironmaiden8625]

My Dream bike is a 2019 Suzuki RM 125. C'mon Zook, bring it back! Cameron, your videos are incredible. Thanks for your dedication, bro.

[@restoredmoto1645]

Bike looks so amazing!!! You are really good at this, keep up the amazing work, man! My dream bike would have to be a brand new CRF450. Planning on doing a build on one later on in life

[@tylerspaid1289]

2001 cr250r. Great videos!! Keep up the awesome work!

[@caydenmaccachren4119]

Before watching this build my dream bike was a Husqvarna FX350 but this bike is coming together so well that my dream bike is this piece of art. The amount of hours you have put into this bike has made it so cool.

[@svenfokkinga8069]

My dream motorcycle is the Hisqvarna fe450. Keep up the great work, I learned a lot just by watching your vids

[@SHAUNOTPPRODUCER]

1993 cr250 cant wait to see the finished bike keep it up mate

[@IHOPTHIS]

My dream bike is a 2013 honda crf250r because it has dual exhaust, keep up the killer videos!

[@wartdawg4656]

Phenomenal build and vids! Keep it up! My 94' CR 250.

[@rickconstant6106]

If you are going to invest in any special tools for this job, my advice would be to buy a bearing separator. You can clamp this under the upper lip of the inner race of the lower bearing once you have removed the cage and rollers, then rest it on top of the open jaws of the vice and tap the stem through with a soft-faced hammer or mallet. When you re-install the lower bearing, use the old inner race to press the new one on and invert the whole assembly using the bearing separator to support it on top of the vice again, then tap the bottom of the stem down through it using the soft mallet. Removal of the outer tracks can be easily done with a soft drift and hammer, then insertion with the old track and hammer. As long as you make sure you start them straight and knock them in evenly until they are up against the shoulder, they will be installed squarely. I am always reluctant to use heat unnecessarily on critical components like these. I am retired now, but I have removed and installed many hundreds of tapered roller bearings in my time with simple tools.

[@shadowsilencer276]

custom 2018 yzf250 supermoto with alpina. love your videos btw, if I need to replace anything or learn how to do it you're the man to watch 👌💯

[@JohnnyApplepie]

Just had to do those bearings on my YZ! I used the same kit as well. I literally had to use my full strength just to turn the bars.

[@billylawes423]

My dream bike is your cr250 because I’ve seen how much work you have put in to make it mint

[@julianurban7868]

Honestly , I don't really have a dream bike but I think the bike you're building right now would be my first choice! Greetings from Germany and keep up with the great work!

[@user-cm8vk4jb9s]

This is a very good job. Thank you very much

[@kellyhill430]

Ive changed quite a few of steering stem bearings and using a torch localized to outside of the bearing and quickly use your punch and hammer to tap it off the stem before the heat transfers through the bearing into the stem. And then using normal interference processes for the installation.

[@UlisesGlez26]

Mine is a Honda CR 500, I can only imagine the kick on the ba*$ of that thing. Good to see your bike finally coming together.

[@zackmiller1165]

My dream bike is my 18 crf450r. But I've always liked and wanted to get an 01 cr250r. Your bikes gonna look awesome, can't wait to see it.

[@tapanir2430]

More of these please!

[@samuele4036]

Hey Cameron! Do you know how to make a tripod for this bike by modifying the left footboard?

[@rosscotunes9251]

Dream bike ,2007 CR125 blinged out man, loving this build

[@_ds804]

When it came to removing the races, the only difference for me was that I used a long flatblade screwdriver to pop them out, and installing them, I already had a race seating tool to install them. No giant wingnut, just a a long road with a race adapter on the end

[@edoardocatelli4873]

My dream bike is my KTM exc 300, i'm very satisfied of my choice! Great vid!

[@JordanSchultz26]

Definitely would have to be a 05/06 yz125. Love the vids and can’t wait for this bike to be done

[@apcpowersports9090]

Hey cam, you haven't run into any issues with cerakote or powdercoat on the inside of the triples where the forks are clamped? Just curious for my own set I'm doing. Thanks!

[@JokurAtkinson]

“Using no special tools.” Lmaooo

[@mbrad2669]

No special tools that he had to PAY for... Just stuff generously provided for free...hey rocky mountain can I get a hook up with a bearing puller and installation tool?

[@dakotanewman4443]

A modern 500cc 2 stroke with an adjustable power valve, a map switch and an easy pull clutch. And after riding an Alta at a demo I would prefer that more after the battery life gets better. It was definitely the best bike I have ever ridden.

[@Pinnaclewindowcleaning]

I can’t wait until the bike is done! I’ve seen every video so far.

[@Anonymous-sg1pq]

Love your videos! Keep them up!

[@brysonreeves3073]

2018 crf 250r.Love the videos!!!

[@Limeayy]

Can i buy those rocky mountain tools to be used for automotive usage like placing in bearings in transaxles or transmissions and so on without a press? Was wondering if that black tube was wide enough for me to place on shafts in automotive usage

[@Brynfreerunning]

I would love a Cr500 in a CR85 frame because why not, thats why! Loving the build series!

[@KevinPersonius]

never thought of a dream bike too hard before. I imagine it would be a kx500 stuffed into a modern chassis with A kit suspension. thanks for the video!

[@masonbecker522]

2001 Honda CR 500AF. Bike will look like no other! Great Progress

[@mitsymafia3891]

I haven’t really got a dream bike but I’m happy with my old 02 yz250 that I’m slowly doing up

[@xucer5360]

1985 kx250 braaaaap have a good one your inspirational for sure

[@coloradodirtbike5930]

I should have bought a tusk installer tool... Went with the motion pro instead and its a nightmare trying to bang them in straight. Going try heating the area and freezing the bearing before installing the bottom one.

[@daymoto9705]

sick vid man lots of information in all of your videos keep it up. my dream bike is a 2018 yamaha wr450

[@cillianomalley1040]

This bike is gonna look fantastic. Keep up the great videos

[@taylorkelley4498]

My 2002 CR250!!! Currently building just like you!

[@TheEfterbliven]

Dreambike is 2018 Gasgas EnduroGP 300. Love watching your videos, feeling relaxed and learning.

[@rogerthornburg8794]

What kind of bearing kit did you use? OEM? Cause I bought a all balls steering bearing kit and both gaskets look the same when I compared them....there was no thinner or thicker lip...unless I'm not looking in the right place

[@SlipDior]

Love the videos!!! And my dream bike is a 2007 cr250

[@StilwellMotovlogger]

Cameron, I own a 1995 kdx 200 and my kickstarter has been acting up lately. I’ll get ready to kick it and when it kick it, it will go down like nothing with a sound like its barely grabbing a gear. Its feels like its slipping, other times it will kick so problem. Sometimes I slowly push down on it until i get tension then I bring it back up and kick it over. I had a ton of engine work done in January and its started to do that when I got the engine back. Is there anything I can do to eliminate this problem? Ive just started racing harescrambles and it pisses me off when I cant get a decent start because of my funny kickstarter. Thanks

[@jacoblivingston2164]

I haven’t been riding long but so far the bike I have has been the dream, I gotta show some love to my 09 RMZ 250 🤙🏽

[@jamesmitchell4496]

Cr 500 hope it will come true one day but keep up the good work I have learned sm stuff about bikes and want to learn more

[@benmeyer2672]

Yz250 two stroke. Love the vids man keep it up!

[@hampusniquet7517]

My dream bike is a 1998 cr 500 i would love to fel the raw power of 2 stroke,live your vids man keep it up!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@namtech425]

Those tools are awesome. But i think i should be able to build it in my shop. Nice vid man.

[@fabricioafonso824]

Im doing all the bearing on my 01 cr2505. This is the last one that im stuck on it. Is there a tool that i can get to remove the bottom bearing that crap is coming out

[@Ozzy-vy3nu]

My dream bike is a brand new kx 450f. Can't wait to see the bike all together it's gonna look sweet!

[@chrismerrick3448]

My dad had a 79 cr 125 he bought new I would love to find one to hang on to or build

[@alfalenkas6451]

I don’t know much motorcycles, I’m learning about them from your videos, so one of the only ones i know is yz250

[@lindenphilippson]

Cr500 Baby!!Another A+ Video!!

[@melvinmolly4151]

Is there a name for that shaft tool that you use to seat the bearings?

[@israelmartinezdelmuro6627]

Nice video n great tools thanks bud 👍

[@forevercomputing]

My friend knocked out the head stock races with 3 whacks each. A splayed drift works wonders and pushes out evenly. Beautiful tool.

[@gabewilliams5993]

My dream bike is 2001 cr250r converted for Enduro/Harescramble racing. Thanks and love your vids

[@FlagFootballRankings]

My dream is to have back my 1980 CR 80. I learned to ride on that bike 20+ years ago and since then I have not been able to find one. Man those were some good memories

[@captainbedside8436]

2018 indian scout bobber. They look amazing!!!

[@mxrider2strokebraaap54]

Awesome video! My dream bike is a BBR perimeter V2 or MM12P

[@fsubulldog03]

What did you do to those triple clamps, same process as the frame?

[@thijs3002]

My dream bike is a 2001 Honda cr500 or a Honda CB750 four, Intresting video btw. Im currently working an a Honda MTX 125

[@kgahms2947]

2006 of newer Honda Crf250r with duel fmf and exel black rims. Awesome video man will help out a ton in the future🤙🤘

[@langdonwalker5186]

Love the videos keep it up

[@royalengines703]

My dream motorcycle is a honda crf450x!!! Always loved the hondas(and your vids)!!!

[@scottkilgo4226]

07 CR250 with an 01 motor in it. Gotta love those mechanical power valves!

[@zackmcguire3837]

My dream bike is a drz400sm love the videos keep them coming