Chipped wheel bearing spacer

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Chipped wheel bearing spacer

11 May 2020 11:21
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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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Re: Chipped wheel bearing spacer

11 May 2020 12:12
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Welcome to KZRider!
Can you post a pic of the chipped spacer?
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Re: Chipped wheel bearing spacer

11 May 2020 12:43
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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.
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Re: Chipped wheel bearing spacer

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

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Re: Chipped wheel bearing spacer

11 May 2020 13:31
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Re: Chipped wheel bearing spacer

11 May 2020 16:35
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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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Re: Chipped wheel bearing spacer

11 May 2020 16:44
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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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