Motorcycle Wheel Bearing Replacement - Demonstrated On My 2003 Honda VFR800 VTEC

Hello Everyone,
In this video I am going to be replacing the wheel bearings in the front wheel of my 2003 Honda VFR800 VTEC.
It is a pretty straight forward task that anyone can achieve themselves at home with a few basic hand tools.
Although I am carrying out the process on a VFR800, the procedure is identical across all makes and models.
There are of course some tools available that can make this job easier, and the links for each can be found below.
Pry Bar Set
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-PIECE-HE...
Bearing Puller Set
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/16pc-Inner...
Bearing Driver Set
rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53...
Fowlers Motorcycles, where I purchased the genuine bearings and seals
www.fowlersparts.co.uk/parts/...
All links to products are affiliate links for which I will receive a small commission on any purchase made, at no additional cost to you.
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[@427walrus]

Expertly demonstrated as per usual. Thank you Sir and cheers from the USA.

[@Novanova501]

Legend. Love your channel. Need do same on front wheel. Thanks kev ❤👍💪

[@p9917j]

#12%gang loving the vfr800 videos (not limited to just vfr viewing though).

[@sjg6074]

Fully comprehensive as usual, thank you.

[@Desertduleler_88]

Very straight forward, easy maintenance.

[@cfgrandad]

Nice to see the options

[@wirenut3020]

Nice straight forward video. Again, a nice job.

[@srenemiljensen6413]

Cheers mate! Another excellent video - keep up the good work!

[@muelledriver]

Thanks from Madrid ✌

[@guystevens162]

Another good video. Yes when I used to remove bearings used a slightly smaller axle. Then catch the edge of the bearing and tap it out. But whichever way all good. 🙂

[@petervan-huysse5803]

Another great video 👍

[@KevsShed]

Thanks man! 👌🏻

[@digitalikvtek8003]

Thank you 👍

[@KevsShed]

You are welcome

[@alexmorgan3435]

A+++.

[@AdeReeves]

Another great video mate....and yes the analytics baffles me on my channel too 🤔😂

[@p9917j]

Love your Audi s3 content, Ade.👍

[@bigbluechopper24]

Great video as usual. Just one thing, it looks like you used normal mineral oil based grease on the seals. I believe you should use red rubber or silicon grease with rubber seals as otherwise mineral oil based greases can break down the rubber over time.

[@KevsShed]

Whilst in general I agree entirely with your comments regarding rubber components and red rubber grease, in this instance I used the grease that is specified in the factory service manual which states a multi-purpose grease is to be used. Silicone based greases are specified through the use of a different symbol in the manual.

[@bigbluechopper24]

@@KevsShed Thanks for explaining.

[@KevsShed]

@@bigbluechopper24 No worries buddy!

[@IngramCars]

Brilliant video and very informative. I've just bought a VFR800 and noticed a dry sound coming up from the front. It sounds a little like something is rubbing, but I've checked and there doesn't appear to be. It is louder on some road surfaces than others, and is noticeable at speeds as low as 20/30 mph. Thought I noticed an occasional clicking sound as well. Seems to me like it could be a wheel bearing problem, but wondered if you know whether this might be the case?

[@makvj16]

Good one.. links to decent torque wrench please if you know of any.thanks

[@juanjosehurtado8782]

Gracias por el video, hace meses que oia un ruido de cojinete en la rueda delantera, y ahora ya se que es y más importante, como arreglarlo, muchas gracias

[@KevsShed]

De nada, buena suerte con la solución.

[@juanjosehurtado8782]

@@KevsShed ya los cambie, y perfecto, no dejes de subir videos, siempre agradecido.

[@KevsShed]

@@juanjosehurtado8782 Gracias por sus amables palabras

[@jimcook3448]

Another clearly demonstrated video that will hugely help those that need it. Not something I don't already know, but I enjoy watching your vids. On a side note, how's the lad getting on with his scooter?

[@KevsShed]

Thanks man, not too well at the moment, he has had a couple of goes on it on the drive but we have been unable to get him booked in for a CBT as yet! Hopefully soon though.

[@ethanmacheras5967]

One of these days I will invest in a bearing kit for removing and installing.

[@KevsShed]

The one that I listed in the description is very cheap and is probably more than adequate for a hobbyists garage. naturally a professional that pops out several bearings a day will most likely require something a bit more substantial.

[@ethanmacheras5967]

@@KevsShed cool thanks

[@jeromedruais1696]

Thanks for this video Kev ! Already done last year on mine, pretty easy as you demonstrated here. Do you think to show the same for the rear wheel ? a little more complex...

[@KevsShed]

It is a very similar setup in as much as there are 2 bearings in the rear wheel however it employs needle style bearings, plus there is an additional bearing in the sprocket carrier. There will be a video on this in due course however, thanks for your support 👍

[@milesfinch]

Another great video, cheers. When you doing the valve clearance check??!! ;-)

[@KevsShed]

Good question! I am in the process of getting the new workshop kitted out and then it should be shortly after! You know how it is though, work always gets in the way of the things that you would rather be doing!

[@roadwarrior8560]

I agree BT023 are perfect on the vfr, not sure if the T31 evo would be much better or not. do you get the vfr wheels balanced front and rear?

[@KevsShed]

Yep got it balanced, didn’t change the rear yet though.

[@theJACKSON10]

Rear axle bearings next ?

[@KevsShed]

😉

[@bigblue7091]

Thank's for bothering to show Folk's & Fowlers are Great Business ". .

[@terrymurphy2850]

What made you do this, is this a mirage thing or were their some handling difficulties

[@KevsShed]

Nothing made me do it, I did it for demonstration purposes. 👍🏻

[@dadbod7510]

Any cheaper alternatives to honda bearings? Seen some allballs ones but any other options?

[@KevsShed]

Any bearing supplier should be able to give you a perfectly good alternative! 👍🏻

[@KevsShed]

To to fair most bearing suppliers will be able to supply a Kuyo bearing for any application 👍🏻

[@karl1608]

But off track have you or are you going fit PCV would appreciate your valued opinion Thanks Karl

[@KevsShed]

I've been giving it some consideration, I currently have several projects either on the go or ready to begin so it's probably going to be on the back burner for a little while. Never say never though!

[@karl1608]

Do you think they are good for bike is my real question Thanking You in anticipation of your forthcoming help and co operation KARL

[@KevsShed]

@@karl1608 Absolutely, the bike will run like a dream with one fitted and correctly setup!

[@karl1608]

Appreciate your time to respond. I’m thinking going all out with auto tune so I’m effectively getting real time tune in all conditions. Either up in Alps or down by the coast. Expensive but do you think it’s superior to Dyno setup ? Thanks again

[@KevsShed]

@@karl1608 I can't offer an opinion I am afraid as I am not familiar with the auto tune setup.

[@terrymurphy2850]

Milage

[@KevsShed]

about 30K

[@terrymurphy2850]

So ime on 32000 at the moment, she seems to be handling ok, been looked after also booking her in for a valve clearance inspection, ( to much for my abilities) so should I have them done as a matter of course or is their a way of testing them to see if they’re ok, I don’t hear any noises & theirs no rattle or shake?

[@terrymurphy2850]

Appreciate all yr information videos, Thankyou

[@KevsShed]

@@terrymurphy2850 Yeah, if there was a problem with the bearings you would find that there is lateral play in the wheel when you spin it. Also there would likely be a bit of excessive noise. If you aren't experiencing either of those then they are most likely fine.

[@terrymurphy2850]

@@KevsShed Thankyou Kev mine are fine