Just wondering where everyone gets their wheel bearings from?
Going to replace the rubber this month and while wheels are off ill do the bearings, only 8k miles but 09 bike. Tubes and cush drive also being done.

Are they showing signs of being worn?...OR are you replacing them because they are 'old?'..

Replacing them as they are old and I'm there taking the wheels off. The front spindle isn't coming out that easily either so thinking it's best to do them

fair enough..i thought that modern bearings are pretty much bullet proof,at least in terms ofl asting due to age and not miles..is your spindle clean?..i use a wire wheel on a drill and copper slip!!

when i have changed bearings its either been ebay..you pays your money and you take your chances OR take an original to a bearing/transmission shop..


As for tubes and rim tape,again modern stuff is a lot more robust than when i was a lad. I have just had my original tyres changed and the tubes and rim tape were in perfect condition. My bikes just clocked 10,000 and is 8 years old.

It's for peace of mind, I think the xt has sat outside for a short time with a previous owner, the pinch bolts on the front are in need of a major clean. I haven't been able to get the spindle out yet but it will be getting copper grease added to it.

I'm going to do the tubes again for peace of mind, the tyres are still well within the legal limit for tread but they are cracking so off to the bin.

That's good to hear that the original tape and tubes were still good

I,ve got a 09 bike with 37k on it and I bought a set of bearings from the Bearingboys for about 25 quid a set, haven't fitted them yet as mine still feel smooth. SKF 6203 2RSH x 4bearings f & r ID 17mm OD 40mm Width 12mm
SKF 6304 2RSH sprocketcarrier bearing ID 20mm OD 52mm Width 15mm