Z900 (Z1) Wheel Bearing and Carburetor Maintenance

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Wheel bearing replacement. You can see the maker’s intent on the wheel side. The insertion clearance is shallow.

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You can see that the insertion clearance is deep.

 

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Setting the bearing-to-bearing distance to 68.02 mm works out nicely. If you don’t measure it, wear and adjustment issues can cause problems down the road.

 

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I’m not a fan of seals or metal seals. Even without the brake installed, the action is noticeably lighter and smoother in this state.

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