NEED HELP - Wheel bearings

KDX220(1997) · 02-28-2007

Hi i asked around on this site about some side to side play in my wheel , and i was told to take the wheel off so i did and and it is def not the swing arm , and when i put the wheel back on it is the wheel that has the play , so is that the bearings? and how do i check that to make 100% sure that it is , and how much damage could a very slight bit of play do if i ride it?

kawah1c · 02-28-2007

Are all the collars and stuff there ? And not worn ?

freaKLX250 · 02-28-2007

yeah mate you dont want to ride it if there is freeplay in your bearings

Kawoverthemoon · 02-28-2007

might check to see if your spokes are tight, that can cause play in the wheel too.
if it is your bearings, replace them...they're cheap enough

KDX220(1997) · 02-28-2007

yes all my shims and spacers r there and in good shape , i think im just going to replace the bearings , is that an easy job , seeming how i do not have the manual for my bike , and another thing if my spokes r loose , will they spin or wooble , how do i check that ? and where did you get that diagram from i would liek to have a look at some other things if possible , thanks for the help , its well appreciated

Kawoverthemoon · 02-28-2007

diagram is from www.kawasaki.com . and the spokes you can just feel them. they should be solid like they're part of the rim and hub...like all one peice. if they're loose they willwobble or spin in your hand

KDXGarage · 03-01-2007

www.buykawasaki.com for the parts diagrams.

Put your finger on the inside of the inner race of the bearing and spin it. If it fels gritty or catches any during travel, it is definitely bad.

Have you got a long punch (pin punch) and a hammer?

KDX220(1997) · 03-01-2007

yea i got about a thousand punches , from tiny , to really big , i got a full shed full of tools , why wat do you sugest ?

kawah1c · 03-01-2007

You just knock the bearings out from the opposite side of the wheel with the punch and hammer.

02-28-2007	#1 (permalink)
KDX220(1997) 1997 KDX 220 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Coquitlam British Columbia Posts: 29	NEED HELP - Wheel bearings Hi i asked around on this site about some side to side play in my wheel , and i was told to take the wheel off so i did and and it is def not the swing arm , and when i put the wheel back on it is the wheel that has the play , so is that the bearings? and how do i check that to make 100% sure that it is , and how much damage could a very slight bit of play do if i ride it?

03-01-2007	#7 (permalink)
KDXGarage Hey, lemme ride your bike BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: AL, USA Posts: 1,252	www.buykawasaki.com for the parts diagrams. Put your finger on the inside of the inner race of the bearing and spin it. If it fels gritty or catches any during travel, it is definitely bad. Have you got a long punch (pin punch) and a hammer? __________________ www.kdxgarage.com WTB: Kawasaki special tools, 1987 KX250, 1985 KDX80

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02-28-2007	#2 (permalink)
kawah1c Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 1,001	Are all the collars and stuff there ? And not worn ?

02-28-2007	#3 (permalink)
freaKLX250 Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central coast NSW Posts: 25	yeah mate you dont want to ride it if there is freeplay in your bearings

02-28-2007	#4 (permalink)
Kawoverthemoon Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 67	might check to see if your spokes are tight, that can cause play in the wheel too. if it is your bearings, replace them...they're cheap enough

02-28-2007	#5 (permalink)
KDX220(1997) 1997 KDX 220 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Coquitlam British Columbia Posts: 29	yes all my shims and spacers r there and in good shape , i think im just going to replace the bearings , is that an easy job , seeming how i do not have the manual for my bike , and another thing if my spokes r loose , will they spin or wooble , how do i check that ? and where did you get that diagram from i would liek to have a look at some other things if possible , thanks for the help , its well appreciated

02-28-2007	#6 (permalink)
Kawoverthemoon Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 67	diagram is from www.kawasaki.com . and the spokes you can just feel them. they should be solid like they're part of the rim and hub...like all one peice. if they're loose they willwobble or spin in your hand

03-01-2007	#8 (permalink)
KDX220(1997) 1997 KDX 220 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Coquitlam British Columbia Posts: 29	yea i got about a thousand punches , from tiny , to really big , i got a full shed full of tools , why wat do you sugest ?

03-01-2007	#9 (permalink)
kawah1c Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 1,001	You just knock the bearings out from the opposite side of the wheel with the punch and hammer.

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