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Post by Rlo80 on May 17, 2016 20:07:50 GMT
Missed this totally but do what Timbo said it'll make the bearings last longer. Tool wise I used a couple of drifts in the past with a dirty great 32oz dead blow (pow pow). to help them in they get a liberal coating of light suspension oil to help them slide in  an a slightly smaller 16oz hammer to set them home. You "can" get away with using a headset press on some bearings as well. Lol...not sure I understood that!? Lol I'm defo going to buy the RRP tool...makes it really easy and simple to do and sure that I won't damage anything...at least I got some new bearings from Kingdom to off-set the cost I guess. Might consider to remove these and open them and grease them up first! The CK grease injector was great btw!? |
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Post by Rlo80 on May 25, 2016 17:00:18 GMT
Got the new bearings from Kingdom today...8 of them FOC...how great is that?!? Picking up a Dualco grease gun tomorrow. Waiting for next paycheck to order the RRP tool now! Plan to fit the new ones in and then carefully and patiently service the current ones!
What a great customer service that is!?
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Post by Rlo80 on Jun 16, 2016 17:18:52 GMT
Let the fun begin...I'm going to put the new ones and just service and keep the current ones, by removing the seals, degrease and new grease! If anyone ever wants to borrow the tool, just let me know. My bearings are 6902 2RS MAX (I believe the same as Orange Five's at least)...any other type requires its matching kit for 20 quid! Does anyone know if Loctite 243 is necessary as you press the bearings? Does anyone know if its safe on Ti?  |
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Post by hodgy on Jun 16, 2016 17:29:11 GMT
As the original owner ...I get free bearings from Santa Cruz under there lifetime warranty..this on a 9 year old bike ...now THAT'S what you call customer service ...
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Post by roundie1981 on Jun 19, 2016 8:51:23 GMT
I've always just pressed the bearings into place, wouldn't use loctite G, don't think there's any need for it.
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Post by Rlo80 on Jun 19, 2016 10:57:00 GMT
I've always just pressed the bearings into place, wouldn't use loctite G, don't think there's any need for it. Ive bought it now mate so I'll be using it! Apparently you just need to be careful not to get it on the seals. Looking forward to try the RRP tool...no more swearing, anger, sweat down your forehead and hammering your fingers!? Lol |
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Post by step on Jun 19, 2016 22:21:00 GMT
Never needed Threadlock doing them in the past on cars its pressure fit if anything you want something to help ease them in. The Loctite will make them a pain to remove too
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Post by Rlo80 on Jun 26, 2016 16:05:36 GMT
Just finished changing all the bearings and then serviced the previous ones...a fiddly job but quite a nice and relaxing one when you have the proper tools. Im glad i did since the two lower bearings on the lower linkage were completely seized, full of "clay" inside. The RRP tool is well worth it as were the hook and pick tools. While i was on it, serviced the BB again since it takes 2 minutes...Dualco grease gun is very good btw...(got it from Evans if anyone is interested).
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an a slightly smaller 16oz hammer to set them home. You "can" get away with using a headset press on some bearings as well.
