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New or old bearings

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Carl LaFong, Dec 29, 2020.

  1. Carl LaFong

    Carl LaFong Member

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    Going to do wheel bearings on my 82 sec with 40 k, was wondering are the original bearings used better than the New off shore bearings. MaY just clean and grease the original Japanese ones. thoughts?
     
    Carl LaFong, Dec 29, 2020
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    Most xj bikes are probably on original wheel bearings , some are probably well over the 40k mileage . I replaced mine on my Yellow Seca , but my Johnny Cash bike I'm leaving alone supposedly only had 9k . If you feel like replacing go for it , otherwise run with them as is . I don't recall what the manual states , but you might look at this , if you repack the bearing , you will destroy the seals . I know knocking out old bearings was not real easy either.
     
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    pretty sure the wheel bearings are sealed ,and cannot be re-greased, they are on my 600 anyway
     
    bensalf, Dec 30, 2020
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    The bearings can be regreased using a grease needle. The front weel bearings don't have inner shields anyway.
    Still, new bearings don't cost much in comparison to a hospital stay.
     
    k-moe, Dec 31, 2020
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    Did the front wheel bearings yesterday. Surprised how good they were. Still smooth ,grease still pliable. Cleaned up good, fresh gease. Bike has 40000 km not miles. I am third owner. On to the back wheel.
     
    Carl LaFong, Jan 1, 2021
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    Old grease cure, 1c c atf fluid in syringe inject into sealed bearing. SoFtens grease
     
    Carl LaFong, Jan 6, 2021
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