1150GS front wheel bearings.

[ELIMINATOR]

Bike got an advisory as he said they felt rough, well, I say I got an advisory, we were talking so much he forgot to write it on the cert.

Anyway, is there anything special I need to be aware of before replacing these?

Anyone got the part Nos. so I can buy them from a bearing supplier?

 

[ELIMINATOR]

The manual refers to using a puller on the L/H side, with heat. Is that really necessary?

 

[fatnfast]

Hammer and drift works fine.

Part numbers here:
http://www.largiader.com/parts/crossref.html

They are two different sizes. The larger one is a little unusual so check current bmw prices as it may work out cheaper.

I have used these guys in the past without problems;
http://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/index.html

 

[Captain Black]

Now I know feck all about bearings but stick them in the freezer wrapped up so they knock in easier .

 

[jefformston]

Front wheel bearings

Bike got an advisory as he said they felt rough, well, I say I got an advisory, we were talking so much he forgot to write it on the cert.

Anyway, is there anything special I need to be aware of before replacing these?

Anyone got the part Nos. so I can buy them from a bearing supplier?

I had the same 5 years, 35,000 miles ago, so bought new bearings to fit, but when I took the wheel off to fit them the bearing felt fine and smooth, so just refitted the wheel. Been though 4 mot's without any further problems or advisory's. Bike has now done over100,000 miles and still on original bearings front and rear.