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11 May 2020 11:21 #825467 by jrider33
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Hello everyone, I am pretty new to bikes and motorcycle maintenance in general, but I am very interested in learning more and getting to know my bike better. One of the first tasks I did was replace the front wheel bearings, and I accidentally chipped the center spacer. My question is, will this be an issue and should I just buy a replacement, or will I be able to make this work? The axle bolt slides in, but I'm worried the nick will be a problem. Thanks in advance and I appreciate everyone's advice.

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11 May 2020 12:12 #825470 by KZQ
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Welcome to KZRider!
Can you post a pic of the chipped spacer?
Bill

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11 May 2020 12:43 #825476 by jrider33
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Sorry, I thought I added them to the original post, think I forgot to click insert. Here are a few pics. Also, the drift set I bought worked to drive out the front wheel bearings but are just too short for the rear wheel bearings, any recommendations on what to use? Was thinking about this brass rod from lowes but its 3 feet long and don't have anything to cut it with.
Jason

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11 May 2020 12:48 #825477 by jrider33
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Still figuring out the forum and attaching images, this one might work

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11 May 2020 13:31 #825486 by jrider33
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11 May 2020 16:35 #825498 by Nessism
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As long as the axle goes though you should be fine.

On a separate note, be sure the bearing spins free when using finger force. If you drive in the bearings too far the inner spacer binds up between the two bearings.

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11 May 2020 16:44 #825500 by jrider33
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Thanks @nessism ... ran into that issue initially, then tapped it out slightly and now they spin freely.

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