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Mini-Mayhem

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Wheel Bearings for Empulse
« on: March 21, 2018, 03:17:00 PM »
Hi Folks,

I'm going to replace the wheel bearings on my bike, but I cant find the specs for the front and rear wheel bearings, in the manual or online.

Can you tell me what beaings I need for the wheels and cush drive please.

Thanks


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Re: Wheel Bearings for Empulse
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2018, 03:23:44 PM »
I posted this on this forum and you may find it useful for the rear wheel bearing:

Got my bike today (fast turnaround).

The parts guy bypassed the SKF bearings and got Japanese Nachi 30X55X13 which he said were superior because they offered a rubber seal. The OEM bearings that failed were very rusty inside. I don't wash the bike with high-pressure.

$27.75 per bearing plus 1.5 hours of labor at $64 per half hour for a grand total of $252.36 with tax.

I'd be surprised if the front wheel bearing needed replacement, unless is was submerged.
« Last Edit: March 21, 2018, 03:29:13 PM by Shinysideup »

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Re: Wheel Bearings for Empulse
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2018, 06:35:04 AM »
I know this probably won't help you but when you take the old bearings out it should some kind of parts number on it, then you can go to some place that sells bearings like fastenal or something and order them.  I hear Japanese or German bearings are good.
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Re: Wheel Bearings for Empulse
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2018, 12:39:29 PM »
Thanks for the replies.