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Technical Forums => Maintenance and Modifications => Topic started by: macmanron on March 28, 2012, 11:12:47 AM

Title: re-Packing bearings
Post by: macmanron on March 28, 2012, 11:12:47 AM
Getting the mini ready for the long trip from Delaware to North Carolina, for the mini53, and I want to re-pack the bearings. What's the best way to do this?? Also, anything else you guys like to look over before a long trip?
Title: Re: re-Packing bearings
Post by: 94touring on March 28, 2012, 05:29:37 PM
I imagine repacking is just like initial packing...pack them good!  Haha.  If you've never packed bearings before you cram/shove the grease into the bearings. 

Other items for a trip...all I use to do was just bring a lot of tools, fluids, and a small gas can for running out of gas out west. 
Title: Re: re-Packing bearings
Post by: MiniGene on March 28, 2012, 08:35:09 PM
Ditto on what Dan said. Make sure you clean them good and replace if there is any pitting. You cram the grease into every part of the bearing with the palm of your hand. Its a messy but kind of fun job.
Title: Re: re-Packing bearings
Post by: biketesting on July 26, 2012, 12:07:20 PM
We manufacture bearings. I don't know anything about mini wheel bearings. Are they ball bearing or roller? 8.gif
Title: Re: re-Packing bearings
Post by: 94touring on July 26, 2012, 12:28:36 PM
I've only ever seen the roller type, but maybe there are ball bearings types out there too.