Front wheel bearings

[CNC-REPAIRS.Co.UK]

Replaced my front wheel bearings yesterday. Was an absolute pleasure to do with my internal bearing slide hammer purchased from eBay. Easiest bike wheel bearings I've ever done! With the help of the paint stripper hot air gun!

 

[NicD]

Glad it was more intuitive for you than for me. It wasn't clear to me which side to seat first and how to avoid side loading the second bearing given the length of the spacer tube. Someone kindly posted the workshop manual procedure which clarified things

 

[CNC-REPAIRS.Co.UK]

Yes fortunately the bmw manual is very clear

 

[NicD]

I wrote a quick summary after doing it which is here fwiw https://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php/492529-2008-1200GS-front-wheel-bearing-replacement

 

[CNC-REPAIRS.Co.UK]

Thanks nicD I did also read your write up was extremely helpful