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Wheel bearings
Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 12:06 pm
by slow codger
Ok you smart, clever lot. Especially those who have swapped a back wheel. Pete, what did it come off? 750 or 1000?
I have looked at the site and got both sets of destructions on changing the wheel, however the wheel bearings are different. The FZR 750 ( I think thats what it is ) are a wider diameter than the TRX, but have a larger axle hole. Just to confirm the TRX bearings wont fit into the 750 wheel, ( because they're too small! ). Any numbers for the bearings you used, or what other mods did you do?
I am going to a bearing warehouse tomorrow in an effort to find ones that fit.
Dave E
Re: Wheel bearings
Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 2:19 pm
by phuk72
Dave
is that the wheel I sold you about 3 years ago - are you only just getting round to fitting it?
It came from a YZF750 btw
Re: Wheel bearings
Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 2:32 pm
by youngy
at a guess 20mm id x 52mm od x 12mm wide which is a pretty rare beast
Re: Wheel bearings
Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 6:24 pm
by slow codger
The very same Pete, been busy with the house. Need a new rear disc, so thought I would try the bigger wheel first.
Martin I am going to a bearing wholesalers tomorrow so will find out how rare they are.
If not I will get the FZR wheel and get that to fit.
Dave E
Re: Wheel bearings
Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 7:53 pm
by slow codger
Is the FZR 600 rear wheel the same size as the FZR 750 rear wheel?
Dave E
Re: Wheel bearings
Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 8:08 pm
by trixynut
Think you'll find the FZR 600 wheel is a 5 inch therefore a 160 tyre: same as TRX.
Re: Wheel bearings
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:42 pm
by slow codger
20 x 52 x 15 is the nearest bearing I can get. thinking if it will make a difference having wider bearings. Any thoughts?
Dave E
Re: Wheel bearings
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:53 pm
by youngy
will the wheel fit in the swingarm with the wider bearings in?
would you be better off using the YZF bearings and fitting a sleeve?
Re: Wheel bearings
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:58 pm
by slow codger
Are you thinking of a sleeve over the axle?
Dave E
Re: Wheel bearings
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:12 pm
by youngy
as opposed to on your shirt, yes
Re: Wheel bearings
Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 7:53 am
by honkdawillydahonk
Here's a very useful site for bearings...
http://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/index.php
Codger,
If the FZR/YZF/whatever wheel has a bigger spindle dia, why not get some 'Top hat' spacers made up? If you can get me some dims I may be able to help you out....
Re: Wheel bearings
Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 9:48 pm
by slow codger
Bearings I can get no problem, which was how I was able to find out the nearest size. I may take you up on the top hat spacers/sleeve? Thanks for the offer Ady, will let you know when I get 5 seconds to measure up.
Dave E