breagh Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 Forgot mines not got a disc guard which needs to be off to fit the wheel It should take seconds if you know the technique if not you're doing it wrong.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossatr250i Posted January 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 Ok, removed the disc guard and it came apart just like discribed, thanks. Next question is on the wheel bearings, I bought a set from my local supplier qty 2 for the rear but noticed online they called out for 3 bearings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ric h Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 2011 models required 3 bearings and a bushing.Subsequent years required 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breagh Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 Mines 2 on the drive side and one on the brake side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossatr250i Posted January 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 ok, got mine rear wheel apart and it too takes 3 bearings. 1 wide and 2 narrow on the drive side.....I’ll be calling my supplier in the am. Next question i have is on the front wheel, what’s the best way to get the axle out? I have everything apart but the axle seems stuck in the wheel bearings, the axle floats back and forth in the forks but tight in the bearings. thanks in advance, Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada280i Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 Sounds seized.....time to get the big hammer out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossatr250i Posted January 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 Ok, I got it, can’t believe how rusty the axle and bearings are for a 2015!!! Need help on suspension now.... does anyone have oil weights and amounts for the Marzocchi forks and the Ohlins rear shock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breagh Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 HI bearings last about 10 mins if the bikes been powerwashed they.re cheap so mot really a problem. flick out the rubber seals on the hew ones and grease before you fit them helps a lot.. If the seals are ok on the forks I wouldn't rush to change the oil they're tricky for the home mechanic better get the shop to do it unless you're really confident as mistakes can be expensive. Oil will likely be 5 weight and you'll get a measurement from the top of the fork tube rather than a quantity because they're hard to drain the oil out as I said they're tricky. Rear damper unless it's leaking leave alone should be fine on a 15 bike unless it's been hammered, Any work on this you'll need a shock specialist no really a DIY job. Anyway stop fiddling with this thing and get out and ride it.f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossatr250i Posted January 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 Drop the shocks off today at the rebuilder, $200 for inspection, oil, seals and a new bumper/ co2 charge. After removing the forks I noticed the headset bearings feel dry and notchy....looks like that’s coming apart next. Sorry Breagh, got to go through the thing before I work it over....or it works me over. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada280i Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 I cannot believe that a 2015 ohlins shock needs a tear down, they are the best shocks around, I think you may be wasting your cash here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 3 hours ago, canada280i said: I cannot believe that a 2015 ohlins shock needs a tear down, they are the best shocks around, I think you may be wasting your cash here Completely agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossatr250i Posted January 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 Your probably right, but with the swing arm bushings being shot I had everything apart so I figure I might as well have it freshed up.... It’s piece of mind for 75$, preserve that expensive Ohlins shock..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossatr250i Posted January 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 What is everyone running for gear oil? my supplier said to use type F automatic transmission fluid. thanks, phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus54 Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 3 hours ago, ossatr250i said: What is everyone running for gear oil? my supplier said to use type F automatic transmission fluid. thanks, phil. There is another thread on this. Of course, I forget the brand/type I’m using at the moment. I’ll try to find it and update this. note the gearbox oil lubes the main bearings on this bike, so I would make sure to use a good full synth oil and change often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossatr250i Posted January 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 I decided to try out Maxima lite 75wt gear oil, saw were a few guys recommend running 75wt gear oil over atf...... I have a foot peg question, will Explorer pegs fit on a tr? If not, does anyone have a recommendation for aftermarket pegs that will fit properly? Thanks, phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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