Hi again, I am starting this thread in the hopes It may shed some light on the subject of Bearings. I have just removed the shock and linkage on my KX500 (along with everything else!) Reference the thread : monument to the 2-stroke to see the project.
Anyway, I want to replace ALL the bearings/seals as I go, but they are all pressed in and won't budge. For my stem races in the frame I bought the OEM removal tools to do it the right way, but they cost a lot! I had a local car mech. I know remove the lower stem bearing for me, and he marred up the stem OK doing it.
so I mean, He even had trouble with it and he's got a whole garage full of tools! I am not really in the mood to buy a 10 ton press and a complete set of bearing remover / presser dies For this project.
BUT, I will not be heating the crap(not good) out of all my cast aluminum parts to watch the bearing FALL OUT on my desk!!
Nore will I be bringing a Dremel anywhere NEAR anything on this bike!!
Nore hammer and chisel either!
some one told me you could use sockets for most of the pressing in and out but you still need a press. If anyone has any good ideas let me know. I am wondering if I just buy the OEM bearing press set if it would be worth it in the long run. I would probably need a bunch of removers too.... I just wish I new how the real shops do it!
Next is the subject of lubeing all these bearings. Obviously the new ones just come with a light protector oil on them, and they need to be packed with grease right?? SO, What is the best stuff to use? White lithium, regular bel-ray tub packing grease, mobile one frame fitting grease synthetic, or all different for different applications? what is the best way to pack them? What do the shops use?
well that's it, if ya got input leave it here.