Yamaha XJR 1300:- "Rear Wheel Bearings" !

[@timsbeetle]

hey. takes me back to the old vids in the garage at home. always informative and simple to understand.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Tim.. always keeping to our roots under all the improvements.. gotta stay street aye..lol!

[@savinggracechurch4112]

I learnt the hard way once and never repeatedl it 😅 I forgot about the spacer. What a bun fight getting the new bearing out without damaging it. As an aside I once saw a guy use a scissor jack underneath the rear bumper of his car to take the bead of the tyre off the rim and the use of a bottle jack in the same way to press in bearings. Awesome viewing as usual. Worth repeating yourself with this because it truly is my go-to channel for not only my motorcycle but techniques I can use on my car to!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks so much for sharing those gems mate, you are right, there are many little tricks we can use to get by when we don't have the expensive specialised tools... Have a great weekend and stay safe! D&Px

[@grosbeakmc]

Hi Penny and Del - great video! An excellent continuation of the theme of getting the job done with basic tools. I like that you mentioned to always press or tap the bearing in via the outside race, and great tip about heating the wheel and possibly cooling the bearings as well. A very nice and well polished throwback to your good old days. Take care, dear friends. Be well and ride safe.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much for your kind words of support as always... we just fancied a little return to roots to show that we haven't come too far along the road from where we started! Take care, be well and have a wonderful weekend! D&Px

[@jasonshortphd]

The bridge puller was one of the things I invested in when I first started watching your channel. It’s fantastic and I have used it far more than I originally expected.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Jason, so glad you made the investment, and as you've already seen, it's well worth the money and you do use them more than you'd imagine! Thank you so much for your support, it really does help make all the difference... take care and have a great weekend!

[@timcannon5659]

Another fab easy to follow vid. Brill Del.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you, Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rickrogers2649]

Love the DIY slant on these lessons Del. Home brew tools and a little heat or cold for the win. Back when working on the heavy trucks the lunch room fridge would often have ice cream, spring pins or bearings at any given time. 😁 Thank you and best wishes Del and Penny. ❤👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Sounds like my kinda workplace Rick, the fridge is just another tool for the job (let's not get in to the dishwasher lol)... glad you enjoyed the video... thanks for your support and wishing you a great weekend, ride safe, D&Px

[@renzovc]

awesome video brother !!!! i went on a delboy:s marathon video watching (24 total today ) to catch up since ive been so busy lol .... love this new project by the way !! keep up the great work brother !!!! im glad to be back now !! PS, i got a 05 triumph america !!! needs work but it is my first triumph ever !! thought i would share the news !!! STay safe guys cheers from new york !!!!!! 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey Renzo, welcome back, great to hear from you! Congratulations on your Triumph, sounds like you've managed to find an early one, you're gonna have lots of fun! Thank you, as always, for your wonderful support... drop us a line if you need anything, a tip and trick, for that awesome new bike... take care both and stay safe, D&Px

[@ShaunPaulJohnston]

Yeah, like others are saying, that was a great video Delboy. I’ve used your videos many times over the years and this new one was well produced, clear and simple to follow, with several options depending on setup. Thank you 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Great to hear that Shaun, and thank you for your kind feedback, I'm really glad you found it useful!

[@AnchorsAweighNarooma]

Good one Del love all the basic (old) and the new options for fitting, all made great viewing with the commentary. Many thanks

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, glad you approve.

[@JamesP.72]

Thanks for these videos! They've shown me plenty of maintenance tips with everyday tools! I have a Mk1 Bandit the same colour as you had in your early videos, i think the first one I found was the Handlebar Swap on that bike and was an instant fan of the Channel! Thank you and Penny for all the work you do making these!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much for your kind words of recognition, we're glad the videos can help and inspire you! Ride safe and thanks again for your support, D&Px

[@PaydayGabeBCNV]

Thanks for the tip regarding extra greasing the bearings Never considered the balls/rollers wouldn't roll. 🤷‍♂️ I've been loading them for years. Maybe I got lucky. Anyway,, great episode as always Dell and Penny 🍻.

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing mate, it's actually a very negative practice and can lead to probelms, the very least of which as you saw when I flipped the rubber seals out, the accumulation of grease underneath them was what had been pushed out of the bearings when they get hot... as you saw from the kinks in the seals, somebody had over packed them, the heat build up this causes leads to the grease being pushed out (as you saw), and in extreme cases, it can flick out on to the brakes... so just open the packet and press them in!

[@EdgeDynamicsEnglishRazors]

I have gone through countless rear wheel bearings over the years. I think next time i will try to swap them out myself. Thanks for that :)

[@Moonfleet41]

Blimey, yeah you should.. certainly if you've done a fair few..!

[@EdgeDynamicsEnglishRazors]

30 years at 10 hours riding per day. Nothing lasts. I did EBC sintered front pads in two months recently .

[@nickhellen6303]

Top job. Again. Thanks to you I have a Sealey Blind Bearing puller kit and a Driver Kit and about 3 more Sealey kits that make my life easier and less violent. I like to install wheel bearings with the numbers up- because the next poor sod who has to work on the wheels might just be me. These days I cringe at the “just -bash -the-bearings-out” approach.

[@Moonfleet41]

Ha ha, it's perfectly fine to tap them out carefully, and if you heat the rim gently they will even drop out with very little persuasion.. and glad to hear you've made some investments too, makes life a lot more convenient aye..!

[@rsbharley4766]

Hi Del & Penny, hope all is well with you both. Excellent maintenance video mate, that will help a lot of people for a long time to come. Penny and you have an enjoyable weekend and hope you are still getting some sun. Ride safe and take care. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, I hope it will, these are the ones we load up that will, hopefully, endure and provide continued support... late summer here now, still nice and warm and mostly sunny days, but it feels like it won't be much longer before it's on it's way back to you!! Take care and have a great Sunday there, D&Px

[@shaunglendinning]

Love the old school advice Dell! Makes things a whole lot more fun. Cheers Mate.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Shaun, always important to keep to our roots, simple maintenance anyone can do!

[@enduromotorradtouren]

I love your easy-to-replicate tips and tricks at motorcycle maintenance. A joy to watch, you want to start spannering immediately. Have a sunny weekend, Günter/Nürnberg

[@Moonfleet41]

That's very kind of you to say Günter, we're glad you approve! We really appreciate you watching and good to hear you enjoy what we do... have a great Sunday there, ride safe!

[@matthewjackson3034]

Learnt how to do these watching one of your previous ones. Great to see you showing the old school techniques too, so anyone can do it with a bit of sense. 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Exactly that mate, this is really simple work that anyone can do with hand tools and a little common sense!

[@myz06rocks]

I remember watching these years back before I did these jobs myself. Hope it inspires others to try.

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing buddy, simple maintenance that anyone can do at home!

[@Liam1304]

Love your work young fella! You make it easy to understand - and I need that!

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad to hear it, and thank you so much for your kind feedback Liam!

[@marcheighton6436]

Great tutorial Dell and it is that easy anyone can do it with time patience and fortnight 👍👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Marc 👍, sometimes a visual really helps aye?!

[@thewiltshirerider01]

Nice job, I watched your old videos before I changed mine , excellent advice👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate👍

[@mikedavies5084]

Great video ,very easy to follow 😊

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Tarabass]

Also did this exactly like you did it. Check again. I also cleaned the rubber blocks and sprayed them with silicone spray. Don't know if that's okay, but it felt right at that moment 😅

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes fine, silicone lube to get the cush drive blocks to slip in to place is something I've done very often, specially if a little tight.

[@Tarabass]

@@Moonfleet41 thank you for your reaction. Seems I did a good job so far, a lot I learned from you. Your video's are making me confident to do it myself. Looking forward to the next episode!

[@stua2121]

Great video! You have taught me so much over the years and it's great to see your original style of instructional content. Keep up the great work!🏍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much for such kind words, I appreciate that!

[@sagarmahey95]

Thank you for the video. God bless you 🙏

[@andyjrichie6709]

Yeah, great job and just how simple hammer and screwdriver 😊 how technology has moved on . Brilliant video sir

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate👍

[@killerdublin]

This is great, Thanks Del.

[@Moonfleet41]

You're very welcome, glad it helps!

[@tinks43]

Ooo new parts day. Gotta love the old skool ways 👌🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing mate.. simple and effective.!

[@wobblysauce]

Yep, little bit goes a long way.

[@paulradcliffe2391]

Nice one Del 👍 Nice informative video 👍 Keep up the brilliant work Del 'n' Pen 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Paul 👍, glad you enjoyed it, have a great weekend aye.

[@TheoldBiker-bi1ho]

Good and informative video as always from you ! 🙂

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you liked it mate!

[@Goldwing1500rider]

You're right!!! The solvent in the tank is filthy black. Comments will be made but unnecessary needs change. I had mine for 25 years, have a screen at the bottom to hold the crimes, I just drain and filter it out and put it back in. Pressure wash the bottom screen. Anyways... As comments on bearing tools… I need one!! Been using sockets to press them out. My toolbox is so full that still endlessly need more tools! Running out of room. Lol

[@Moonfleet41]

True words there.. a man can never have enough tools..! and yes, the greenest way is to filter and reuse degreaser, and with the price of the 5 gallon drum i bought, im happy i won't be buying another one..lol!

[@loddude5706]

8:40 Faux chromium dentures bounce off hangar roof in dismay - Please don't use spacer tubes to 'drift' anything - Too easy bendy lips & distorti-poos, much deep folly on re-assembly mode! : )xx

[@Moonfleet41]

As you saw, i used a bigger tube..!

[@loddude5706]

Heh heh, guess how I found THAT one out - axle shaft said 'no-go-Pedro' & I had to sacrifice a new bearing to sort the tube - nurrrr!

[@davidcort2857]

Good vid Del, thanks.

[@Moonfleet41]

Very welcome

[@RandyRaz1]

Very nice job, thank you for sharing

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks for watching!

[@mintech1000]

There are some channels you must follow!!! This is one of them!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you for such kind faith, we appreciate it!

[@RandallSoong-pp7ih]

Excellent! Thank you!!

[@gsrjohno653]

Fantastic vid 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks 👍

[@tasosan]

Great way "how to",especially the litlle tips and hints😊.Do you think replacing the big spacers of your custom tool with the right siae rachet shockets would do the job? Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Should do, just make sure it doesn't jam inside the bearing hole first..!

[@tasosan]

@@Moonfleet41 right 😅

[@tommylitchfield3450]

That bearing puller is sexy as boots on a rooster! It sure beats pounding it out with a hammer and punch, then going back and attempting to file down all the shiny new divots you just made!

[@Moonfleet41]

Ha ha yeah, there is merit and satisfaction in investing in better tools and equipment, but for those that cannot, (we were all there once), at least there are options.. Take care kind sire, and thank you as always for your kind support. D&Px

[@tommylitchfield3450]

@@Moonfleet41 I really like it when the viewer gets to actually SEE how to do it "the hard way", instead of just being told "you can do it two or three ways" but just seeing the easy way or what-have-you. That's what's so enjoyable about this channel. You walk the walk. It's easy to just talk the talk. Everybody didn't have a good teacher, or benefits yet from the best teacher of all... experience. Videos like yours make YT such a valuable resource. Add in how well made they are, with bonuses like the Tardis Effect and so on, and it's no wonder people happily click on the latest Delboy video :) Keep 'em comin'!

[@savinggracechurch4112]

Yeah to right, well deserved and seeing recognition on a TV show being interviewed is testament in of itself!​@tommylitchfield3450

[@danielsouthern411]

Very good info

[@jerryokeeffe9886]

Your going to put bike shop out of business pal,every Japanese bike owner is going to be doing there own wheel bearing after this video

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate ,just passing on a little insight, suprising sometimes how simple these jobs are when you get down to it!

[@Cueballproductions1149]

Love this Del the old school way is the best way learn so much from this I’ve got an old zzr1100d 1994 out bk needs carbs doing refuse to pay dealer what u think deal ?

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi mate.. deal on what..?

[@Cueballproductions1149]

@@Moonfleet41I meant what u think zzr1100 carb strip and clean 😊

[@Moonfleet41]

@@Cueballproductions1149 You can do that mate, just get some carb cleaner and take your time, it's just patience and being careful..!

[@TwinPotMan]

Nice!

[@customgaragemoto7590]

Top video

[@leighmarshman3522]

Hey up buddy hope your well are you still driving the coaches

[@Moonfleet41]

No mate, not for a long time.

[@leighmarshman3522]

@@Moonfleet41 did you give it up after the heart attack I had to jump though hoops to keep my hgv after mine at xmas

[@Moonfleet41]

@@leighmarshman3522 No mate, that was 3 years ago, i carried on for a fair while, and made the change for other reasons...But i could go back to it if i needed to thankfully..Still just inside the licence limit..!

[@mauriesl]

Hi there.. love these video's. Are you going to fix/revise the slave/clutchcilinder too? I'm putting a new one on my XJR in a couple of weeks and could use some visual tips. :]

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate.. the slave cylinder is ok at the moment on this bike, may have been done or maybe just lucky.. but they are a liability.. so yes, it will be getting refurbished shortly, new seals and full rebuild. ..!

[@mauriesl]

@@Moonfleet41 Thanks! Looking forward to watching that. I'm going tot replace mine with a new one from a UK company Oberon.

[@choppermark1]

Hello del I own xjr1300 03 plate would you recommend?ebc hh pad or just standard ebc thanks mark

[@Moonfleet41]

Copper sintered brake pads offer a greater drag resistance than regular pads, so you will feel the difference for sure.. i personally love them, but as with all things, when there are choices there will alwaye be opinions.. thats just mine mate.

[@russcattell955i]

I can't speak for the tyre depots you buddies use. My local Dafy Moto shop in France stock a selection of wheel bearings. Labour cost to change them was little as the wheel was already out for tyre change.

[@Moonfleet41]

Great policy.. i know a really good mobile tyre guy who also does wheel bearings and chain & sprockets.. easy when the wheels are already out aye..!

[@mickleblade]

My local Dafy was a bit surprised when I brought a loose wheel instead of the bike, I got the impression it was unusual

[@Here.there.andaware]

Hi Del, Believe it or not but I just changed my bearings because I was hearing this scraping metal noise around the rear axle. With your earlier video I switched the bearings (thanks for that 🙌🏻) but the noise is still there unfortunately.. There is no play on the wheel. Coincidentally I just uploaded a KZbin short to record the noise: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIXLi2dqe7KdqNUsi=ZoFxe7Xw-qtaa7_x If you or someone else who knows about this topic could have a look at it I would appreciate it massively. I’m a huge fan of your channel, always amazing to see professional knowledge and really good teaching come together.

[@Moonfleet41]

Not sure from the video, it's a bit quick and close up... only thought i can make is check the central spacer tube, is it 'cock eyed' or in exact alignment with the bearings.. poke the axle through it and that'll align it.. then try again..?

[@Here.there.andaware]

@@Moonfleet41 It felt like it was in exact alignment, I’ve poked the axle through and that went very smooth. After installing it and making a test ride the sound was still there. I remember when removing the axle to remove the wheel from the frame that the axle felt completely stuck after it moved for half an inch. I needed to take a hammer to use extra force (I’m aware that normally a hand would suffice). Anyway I can imagine the video is to quick and makes it difficult to have a total view of the situation. Thanks so much for replying, means a lot. Have a great day