Astonishingly Light! Wheel Bearing Replacement on a Suzuki Bandit 1200 (K6).
Vehicle: Suzuki Bandit 1200 K6. Work: Replacing the front and rear wheel bearings and dust seals. Details: As the final touch to the chassis refresh, I replaced the wheel bearings. Over time, the internal grease dries up and the bearings develop a rough, gritty feeling. You might not notice it while riding, but this creates significant rolling resistance. I carefully extracted the old ones and pressed in brand-new bearings perfectly straight. Verdict: The difference is incredible! Moving this heavy 1200cc bike around the garage now feels as light as gliding on ice. This will drastically improve the bike’s agility and cornering performance.