I said I would write a review and how-to on this Bearing Extractor Tool I picked up for about $90 on Amazon. Comes with all the stuff for normal motorcycle wheel bearings. Tool comes with zero directions but wasn't hard to figure out.
The tool was kind of a pain to use, extraction was pretty easy (except for one thing see pics) actually however when you go to put them in you need to make sure you are putting it in straight, not really something you need to worry about with a proper press. It's kind of a pain in the ass honestly.
Since I did it, it's an option and figured I would post and let you all decide. But if you have the space just buy a press for $150-200 at Harbor Freight and you can just press them in and out.
http://www.amazon.com/Pit-Posse-Dav...r=1-1-fkmr2&keywords=Harley+bearing+extractor
The Rim was off so I'm not going to go through that process just the bearings.
Step 1:
Remove Brake rotor and then remove Hubs from the wheel. As you need to get the internal axle spacer out so you can get the extraction collet to bite on the bearing. Mine were on pretty good, I had to use a breaker bar to loosen them.
Step 2:
I chose the Brake side hub to do first as that one was going to be the easiest. I put the tool together, tighted the collet and the bearing slipped right out! Well that was easy!
Step 3:
SHIT! I can't just stick the extraction tool on the exterior of this hub since it's polished. Covered it in painters tape and looked around for options. I am looking at new floors for the kitchen and happened to have a 10mm Pergo sample with the underlayment. Figured this could work! Cut out a 2" hole and presto!
This extraction was a little difficult, the collet was not really long enough with the wood on top I had to put the wrench in there and remove the washer and the flooring sample did end up cracking a bit but the bearing came out!
Wedging the wrench in before tightening the collet
Step 4:
New bearings I took the seals off and added more grease.
Where's the GREASE?
Step 5:
I realized the bolt that came with the tool was going to be too long with the hubs apart off to ACE.
I bought another smaller 1/2" bolt and some washers - 8 inches
Came back put everything together and used the bearing cup that came with it.
STep 6:
Applied Anti-Seize to inside of hub and bearing started cranking it went smoothly. Grabbed a 1-1/4 socket and realized I need a smaller bolt to get through the socket. Back to ACE for a 3/8" x 8" bolt. :bang:
Step 7:
Put together with the socket and crank down until it is fully seated. It goes pretty easy don't be too shy here.
Step 8:
Same process on other hub:
Step 9:
Put Hubs back on rim.
Calls for Loctite RED 40 lbs then 50 lbs
Step 10:
Be thankful this doesnt' need to be done often. a PRESS would be wayyyy EASIER
The tool was kind of a pain to use, extraction was pretty easy (except for one thing see pics) actually however when you go to put them in you need to make sure you are putting it in straight, not really something you need to worry about with a proper press. It's kind of a pain in the ass honestly.
Since I did it, it's an option and figured I would post and let you all decide. But if you have the space just buy a press for $150-200 at Harbor Freight and you can just press them in and out.
http://www.amazon.com/Pit-Posse-Dav...r=1-1-fkmr2&keywords=Harley+bearing+extractor
The Rim was off so I'm not going to go through that process just the bearings.
Step 1:
Remove Brake rotor and then remove Hubs from the wheel. As you need to get the internal axle spacer out so you can get the extraction collet to bite on the bearing. Mine were on pretty good, I had to use a breaker bar to loosen them.
Step 2:
I chose the Brake side hub to do first as that one was going to be the easiest. I put the tool together, tighted the collet and the bearing slipped right out! Well that was easy!
Step 3:
SHIT! I can't just stick the extraction tool on the exterior of this hub since it's polished. Covered it in painters tape and looked around for options. I am looking at new floors for the kitchen and happened to have a 10mm Pergo sample with the underlayment. Figured this could work! Cut out a 2" hole and presto!
This extraction was a little difficult, the collet was not really long enough with the wood on top I had to put the wrench in there and remove the washer and the flooring sample did end up cracking a bit but the bearing came out!
Wedging the wrench in before tightening the collet
Step 4:
New bearings I took the seals off and added more grease.
Where's the GREASE?
Step 5:
I realized the bolt that came with the tool was going to be too long with the hubs apart off to ACE.
I bought another smaller 1/2" bolt and some washers - 8 inches
Came back put everything together and used the bearing cup that came with it.
STep 6:
Applied Anti-Seize to inside of hub and bearing started cranking it went smoothly. Grabbed a 1-1/4 socket and realized I need a smaller bolt to get through the socket. Back to ACE for a 3/8" x 8" bolt. :bang:
Step 7:
Put together with the socket and crank down until it is fully seated. It goes pretty easy don't be too shy here.
Step 8:
Same process on other hub:
Step 9:
Put Hubs back on rim.
Calls for Loctite RED 40 lbs then 50 lbs
Step 10:
Be thankful this doesnt' need to be done often. a PRESS would be wayyyy EASIER
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