From yesterday.
Looks like it’s going to be a long-distance ride heading west again this year.
This time:
“Wheel bearing maintenance (+)” oil-cooled
↑ Click for details ¥27,800
Newtech oil change / plug replacement
SKF fork oil seal replacement
That’s what we’re doing.
Starting with the most efficient tasks
Replacing the plug too
Once we remove it
Be careful not to scratch it if you apply the puller directly ★
The black towel goes on the wheel to . . .
It’s insurance against accidentally scratching it. We all make mistakes, right?
Since it leaks, a sealed bearing is the way to go.
Nobody wants it to get dirty
The distance collar needs checking ★
If it’s too long, we can adjust it, but if it’s too short, that’s the worst.
We’ll replace the seal with a new one too ★ In this condition, the collar won’t turn by hand.
“Wheel rotation = oil seal rotation,” but there’s intense friction.
The oil seal is pretty tough, and it’s a racing situation where the collar wears down and develops contact.
On newer bikes
This kind of movement is GOOD, so I guess this one is just old?
We don’t work on off-road bikes, but we do pre-contact the seal lip from the start.
It’s dirty, so we’ll replace the puller.
The nut is more expensive, so we’ll dye it black.
This kind of work is
“Wheel bearing maintenance (+)” oil-cooled
↑ Click for details ¥27,800
