wonder boy Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 Hey i just want to know this, i doing work on my bike to day and want to have a look at the bearings around the shock area. All of the needle bearings have gone (ever bearing has gone). Why is this and is it normal i was a bit shocked to see this because dose this happpen with ever bike. Gavin Brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munch Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 yeah they will wear out ,you should re grease or fit nipples and grease regular. when was the last time you serviced them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonder boy Posted March 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 Dont know just want to have a look at the bearings and thank god i did. You can't fit grease nipples they would just get nocked off or something would happen to them. So is there any other way to make sure when i replace the bearings they wont go again. Gavin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munch Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 yeah strip and grease you can fit nipples!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrsunt Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 yep this is normal, done mine twice in the last 6 months, check the linkage arm has not gone oval due to whacks off rocks, Grease or replace the bearings, clean the rust off the bushes or replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonder boy Posted March 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 yep this is normal, done mine twice in the last 6 months, check the linkage arm has not gone oval due to whacks off rocks, Grease or replace the bearings, clean the rust off the bushes or replace. Twice in the last 6 months i canreally be bothered do it again i've had enough trouble trying to get them out. Well i will be greasing then up ever few weeks.months so it doen't happen again. Gavin I hate to think what my other friends bikes are like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrsunt Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 SEE IF YOU CAN GET USE OF A VICE TO PRESS THE BEARINGS OUT, I THINK USE A 15MM O/D SOCKET TO PUSH THEM OUT. MAKE SURE YOU PUSH THEM OUT STRAIGHT. RING ME IF YOUR HAVIN PROBLEM 01325 483121 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munch Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 use the silkolene red waterproof grease it lasts longest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffiths of wales Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 I made myself a stainless steel copy of the original alloy link arm, it takes more of a pounding and the bearing seal tends to stay round. Anyone need an Autocad drawing let me know.......Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrover Posted April 3, 2004 Report Share Posted April 3, 2004 I made myself a stainless steel copy of the original alloy link arm, it takes more of a pounding and the bearing seal tends to stay round.Anyone need an Autocad drawing let me know.......Cheers I,d like one please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonder boy Posted April 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2004 I made myself a stainless steel copy of the original alloy link arm, it takes more of a pounding and the bearing seal tends to stay round.Anyone need an Autocad drawing let me know.......Cheers Could you explain more on your drawing please. Gavin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffersgra Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 I made myself a stainless steel copy of the original alloy link arm, it takes more of a pounding and the bearing seal tends to stay round.Anyone need an Autocad drawing let me know.......Cheers Hi I realise this post is years old but would appreciate a copy of the drawing of the rear suspension link. Thanks Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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