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Ok so this part of the link didn't make it. After only one season the lower bearing must have taken on some water and rusted.



Generally the first thing i do is clean most of the grim away and then apply some heat before i tap the bearing out.



I just use a socket and extension on a solid surface.



next I find it best to freeze the bearings for about 20-30 minutes and reheat the aluminum link housing.



Finally I use the bench vise as a press and squeeze the bearing into place. Take care to square the bearing first and when straight they usually slide in easily. If not its a sign its not square.

 

you know what. i like you masterlink. if not just because of your freezer. lok at all teh icecreamm! lol jk. but very useful info here. hte freezing thing i would never htink of, and the bike shop charges an arm and a leg to do that. ~pat  
PEACE GUYS ITS BEEN A BLAST!!!!! ~patrick

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM......ice cream.......    

hahaha dam straight, anyone wiht that much ice cream in there fridge is allright with me haha. especially if they knwo how to replace bearings  in a fashion that puts you conveniently close to teh freezer. with 30 minutes to do nothing but scoop out a big cup and eat it while waiting nonetheless! ~pat  
PEACE GUYS ITS BEEN A BLAST!!!!! ~patrick

Right, it really only takes 10 minutes for the bearings...but seeing as your already in the freezer .......  

this is the excuse to get a minifreeze for the garage! with icecream!! nice thank you for the idea masterlink.. lol ~pat  
PEACE GUYS ITS BEEN A BLAST!!!!! ~patrick

bump  

And toaster strudels!

I will avoid the water xings from now on. Just kidding, w/ all the rain we have had, I'm gonna bury my bike in mud this weekend, and than wish I hadn't.

You grease your bearings 1-2 times a year and they still rusted. That drives home the importance of greasing your bearings regularly.  
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Nobody's gonna hurt anybody. We're gonna be like little Fonzies here. And what's Fonzie like? Come on what's Fonzie like?

Yeah its always hit or miss. when i look in there. I always keep a spare set of pivot works bearings on hand. If u watch ebay u can find good deals on em.

That lower shock pivot was the only one to go all others were fine.    

Toaster strudels are a speed secret.  

Getting a little closer. This is the easy part.  

Neck, shock and swingarm bearings greased.




Michelob power!!    

Ok, so The chocolate santa showed up yesterday with my new (used) cases and i threw them in the wash tank and gave em a good bath.




So far so good All looks well.




Also the big bore kit (270) + 3mm came in from Eric Gorr.




And for chits and giggles I squirted some paint on the side covers to dress them up a ***



Still waiting for the engine bearings, but thats about it. Once i get them I can start to assemble everything.  

Nice. Bet you can't wait.  
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Ruff!

yeah its coming together slowly, moneys super tight and I'm stressing out a couple of creditcards.    but ultimately it will be cheaper then a new bike and i'm already comfortable on the old girl.  and seeing as i was the one to F it up in the first place i kinda feel obligated.    

Do you have a vid camara?  
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Ruff!