How-to Change Motorcycle Wheel Bearings & Seals

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[@n3ymy630]

To remove seals without scratching the bore, consider what most of us already have: a tire spoon. The Motion Pro 08-0409 I have in my tool bag works great! As always, another useful vid from Jeff

[@michaeldelarosa1604]

A spring hook works as well.

[@crxzrxguy9174]

Also a 19mm open end wrench

[@Andrew-sv3ck]

Worked great, thanks.

[@theyamahammer]

Keep making these videos we all really appriciate it. Only issue is sound quality but maybe thats just me.

[@fz-10forumsmembersvids2]

Love and use your helpful videos Jeff and you get my parts orders and even oil orders because of these great vids! Please keep em coming!

[@jodytucker4474]

You can freeze the bearings before installing to help them go in easier also.

[@jodytucker4474]

NEW ZEALAND TRAILRIDING yes they do shrink if frozen!!

[@llecki]

I froze the bearings in the freezer and heated the hub with the torch and they just slid right in. When it cooled it was locked in solid...

[@MartyWest1946]

good tip! Changing mine this weekend! Will do the same. Thanks.

[@thepretender4640]

Thanks for the vid Jeff doing this myself now. What size socket did you use to seat the bearing?

[@jamesseymour526]

what do you do with the distance ring on the sprocket side????

[@randyfrisbee2252]

I used MAPP gas for around 45 seconds or so and had the new bearings in the freezer. I let the hub cool down but the new bearings slid right into the hub bearing bore. Did I expand the hub too much? Any way to fix it?

[@2strksrule]

I find the sprocket side bearing always goes first. Has anyone tried just replacing it? Does the rotor side last till next next cycle?

[@markdeeframpton]

grease the bearings?

[@burrell1100]

Suppose you have an issue with hub bearing seats getting worn out because you tap, and mushroom the outter bearing race, prior to it being driven in.

[@ratcliff3320]

If you are replacing wheel spacers, use the old ones as drivers for the new bearings.

[@slaverace1]

Keith: I'm sorry but that won't work. Using the spacers as drivers would push on the inner race and damage the bearing.

[@JoeJoeMoto]

Great stuff.

[@Clasenca]

Double sealed LOW spinning bearings for DIRT BIKE wheels should be stuffed with water prove HD grease.The little factory Vaseline grease is only for assambly reasons and to protect the bearing from corrosion.

[@jerseyjeeper1575]

Absolutely

[@michaeldelarosa1604]

I think that’s what he’s packing into the seal trench.

[@MotomikeFRC]

Thanks for the helpful video.my 2015 ktm Xcw bearing spacer is too long ,now it causes my bearings to bind up against spacer,and not spin freely . I have the distance ring in place and my bearings bind up and wore out prematurely.can i shave down the length of spacer slightly so it sits flush with bearing seat, instead of it being raised slightly like it is? Thanks

[@Clasenca]

Yes you can. I did it often when needed. Before you reinstall the spacer tube cut 2 slots into the end so next time you change bearings you can find the bearing edge easy.

[@TwoMagadan]

Thanks again Jeff. I've got a 2008 300 EXC and my spacer tube doesn't look exactly like yours and it feels slightly too wide making it hard to seat the bearing opposite side to the circlip. Should they all look like yours with a slight tapered end? Mine just looks like a straight tube, no frills.

[@slaverace1]

Most have a straight tube.

[@TwoMagadan]

Thanks Jeff

[@wildone2163]

helpful video, just did the same. Is it normal those spacers are quite tight? I mean it's hard to turn them by fingers.

[@NCER999]

No mention of the "Distance Ring" the weird plastic washer KTM p/n 77710015000. I just did my 2015 TE300 rear wheel bearings and found this washer. When trying to reassemble adding the washer stopped the bearing from seating and bound the axle spacer to the inner races - didn't feel right at all! Thinking I should leave it out??

[@aggers1985]

Tim Newman what did you do with this in the end? I found it in my 14 300.

[@hall5348]

I just backed the bearing out with a puller a couple taps to give that spacer a tiny bit of play. Otherwise the bearing were bound up and wouldn’t spin

[@benpeck8592]

Hey Jeff, Hi from Aus. I’m just changing the rear bearings on my 19 KTM 300 and when I knocked the bearing out on the drive side I noticed it had a (what KTM call on their parts list) a distancing ring which is black plastic. None of the aftermarket bearing kits come with this. Is it a critical piece that I have to get from the dealer extra or can I do without? Cheers Ben

[@slaverace1]

Hello Ben: It is a necessary piece. Without it, when the axle is tightened the bearings would have an extreme side load and that will cause excessive drag and premature failure.

[@jsemichjr]

How often and/or what should I be looking for to justify replacing bearings (KTM 300 in CO).

[@slaverace1]

+J Sem I'll make a video on that this week. Stay tuned.

[@GoldensniperGaming]

When the front or rear wheel have play like you feel a little movement then you should replace it.

[@MichaelCameron-onthe-Road]

Best Video!

[@slaverace1]

Thanks!

[@cbob1]

My wheel had a "distance ring". The fiche (# 16 p/n 77710015000) has it between bearing and hub and it binds the bearing. It's not in your video. Does this "distance ring" get installed in the trash can?

[@slaverace1]

Some years use a distance rings and others do not.

[@stevenlitvinchyk8867]

No re-grease the bearings ? I pack my new bearings weather replacing or on a new bike .

[@stevenlitvinchyk8867]

@Mother Algorithm I just caught up ,I see way some people think that but I don't agree because I have been doing it forever and seen the results that proved that logic is wrong because a unpacked or lightly-packed-bearing is much likely to fail from the constant impact abuse .

[@jamesklauzner6938]

How can I find the correct SKF seals and bushes for a 2021 KTM690 Enduro R?

[@ThisTall]

Ask the dealership that sells them…

[@benrussell8194]

Not sure about all that heat 🔥!

[@chadrides914]

It's propane. It's not that hot.

[@IronSparks155]

No grease for the actual wheel bearing?

[@Tyler27B]

+Scott Owens I add grease after removing the wheel bearing seal. Where ever grease is, is harder for dirt to get to!

[@glennvandenberg3912]

They are sealed bearings so they don't need it. Grease is fantastic at attracting dirt and grit.

[@thanhphamvan3964]

Tyler27B

[@Clasenca]

@@glennvandenberg3912 Wrong Glenn.Tyler is right.I grease every one of my wheel bearings with HD waterproof grease because the little Vaseline lube the factory puts into the bearing is only for transportation anti corrosion but not enough for DIRT BIKE wheel bearings function.

[@tatamoto3924]

and i am trying to do that... but it is not so easy when the bearings exploded and melted in the hub ! XD

[@rsendurouk3647]

Missing distance ring installation on sprocket side... Is it ok without it or will it have influence on a swing arm????

[@slaverace1]

RS ENDURO ABERDEEN Hello, not all KTMs have the distance ring. If yours came with one, it should be re-used or replaced.

[@rsendurouk3647]

@@slaverace1 distance ring should be installed /equivalent of Ur circlip to have even/flush sides after installation of Ur seals. If u don't install it one side will be wearing more and swing arm will feel it harder to do alignment of Ur rear wheel...

[@fleekwoodmatt4316]

I damaged mine pretty good taking the bearings out which I can't see how you could replace them without doing that but I can't find it on any oem parts diagram for my bike. I'm just gonna go without it for now and see if I can find one in the future.

[@slaverace1]

RS ENDURO ABERDEEN Like I said above. Not all years and models have the ring. If your bike came with one it should be reused.

[@fleekwoodmatt4316]

@@slaverace1 Thanks for the quick response but LIKE I SAID, my bike has one in it and this was the first time having to replace the bearings on this bike but it's been damaged pretty badly during the process and I can't even find a replacement. I'm just wondering why they eliminated that part on all of the parts lists. Maybe I'll throw the old one back in or try to make my own but obviously a new one would be the best option.

[@pathetic_bot9476]

Can anodized hubs be damaged from the heat?

[@slaverace1]

Yes and no. If you apply too much heat the anodize will fade, so you have to be careful.

[@garethcampbell9501]

You forgot the circlip on the second wheel bearing. Just saying

[@slaverace1]

On KTMs there is only one circlip.

[@iwe7078]

Lol seal tool….or a screwdriver

[@vatha5548]

Fantastic.