Wheel bearings and front end GSXR swap. - SV650.org

13-09-09, 06:38 PM

Some of you will know I'm putting parts together for a front end swap. The only problem is I know NOTHING about bike mechanics.

This will be a stupid question but I'll ask anyhow.

I have a GSXR K4 wheel which looks fine. Only problem is when I put my finger in the spindle hole (see don't even know the word for that) nothing seems to move. I would expect the bearings to spin with presure from my fingers.

So what do people think? Do I need new ones? If so any recommendations on what to get?

Also anyone fancy either doing the front end swap on my behalf or giving me a hand for a few beer tokens?

Thanks Nick

Wideboy · 13-09-09, 10:39 PM

if the bearings are not turning and are seized its vital you replace them.

bit of a patronising question hear but as you say you know nothing about mechanics are you sure the wheel came with the bearings in it, can you see them?

15-09-09, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wideboy

if the bearings are not turning and are seized its vital you replace them.

bit of a patronising question hear but as you say you know nothing about mechanics are you sure the wheel came with the bearings in it, can you see them?

Thanks for the reply

Have a look at this I assume the bearings are within. I'm right in saying I should be able to move the bearings with my fingers?

Nick

Nobbylad · 15-09-09, 09:02 AM

If you need a K4 front spindle, I have one here=> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...STRK:MESELX:IT

15-09-09, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nobbylad

If you need a K4 front spindle, I have one here=> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...STRK:MESELX:IT

Thanks mate but already got one

Nick

Nobbylad · 15-09-09, 09:17 AM

Nowt wrong with having a spare

yorkie_chris · 15-09-09, 09:21 AM

Sounds like the bearings are toast, they should be nice and smooth and free.

Less than a tenner for new ones though.

15-09-09, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Sounds like the bearings are toast, they should be nice and smooth and free.

Less than a tenner for new ones though.

Thanks mate, is there much difference in them. There are some on E-bay for about £5 for the set or would I be better buying more expensive OEM ones?

Nick

yorkie_chris · 15-09-09, 11:30 AM

Marksman industrial and get koyos. Same as OEM without anybody playing a banjo and telling you to squeal like a piggy.

13-09-09, 06:38 PM	#1
Bunks Guest Posts: n/a	Wheel bearings and front end GSXR swap. Some of you will know I'm putting parts together for a front end swap. The only problem is I know NOTHING about bike mechanics. This will be a stupid question but I'll ask anyhow. I have a GSXR K4 wheel which looks fine. Only problem is when I put my finger in the spindle hole (see don't even know the word for that) nothing seems to move. I would expect the bearings to spin with presure from my fingers. So what do people think? Do I need new ones? If so any recommendations on what to get? Also anyone fancy either doing the front end swap on my behalf or giving me a hand for a few beer tokens? Thanks Nick

13-09-09, 10:39 PM	#2
Wideboy Evel Knievel Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastleigh Posts: 4,641	Re: Wheel bearings and front end GSXR swap. if the bearings are not turning and are seized its vital you replace them. bit of a patronising question hear but as you say you know nothing about mechanics are you sure the wheel came with the bearings in it, can you see them?

15-09-09, 09:02 AM	#4
Nobbylad Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Lancs Posts: 4,055	Re: Wheel bearings and front end GSXR swap. If you need a K4 front spindle, I have one here=> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...STRK:MESELX:IT

15-09-09, 09:17 AM	#6
Nobbylad Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Lancs Posts: 4,055	Re: Wheel bearings and front end GSXR swap. Nowt wrong with having a spare

15-09-09, 09:21 AM	#7
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Wheel bearings and front end GSXR swap. Sounds like the bearings are toast, they should be nice and smooth and free. Less than a tenner for new ones though. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

15-09-09, 11:30 AM	#9
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Wheel bearings and front end GSXR swap. Marksman industrial and get koyos. Same as OEM without anybody playing a banjo and telling you to squeal like a piggy. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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