Changing Rear Tire Tonight

[Money Venture]

I started the process of changing the rear tire on my '87. I noticed before I pulled the wheel that there was a slight play in it. When I pulled it I found one bearing smooth and had lube. The other side not so much. The one in the picture has play and rumbles slightly when turned with my finger. The steel spacer is at the top of the picture. I guess a set of bearings are in my future. I got the Honda Moly grease the other day to grease the hub. Looked like someone might have done it years ago as it wasn't totally dry. Any thing else I need to know?

 

BTW, I did the way were the bike kneels like a camel. It was a bit intimidating at first but wow is it easy and quick.

 

Thanks,

Doug

 

Edited January 21, 2018 by Freebird

[Marcarl]

Yep, I would say you need new bearings. The one you show is the needle bearing, only available from Yamaha. The other can be found a lot cheaper at you local bearing store.

Change both and the seals.

The bearings are held in place with a spacer between them. To get them out you need to use a long punch from the opposite side, one side goes easier than the other. Move the spacer over with the punch until you can get the punch on the bearing andd then drive it out. The bearing will be destroyed in the process. Once the one side is out, the other is easier. You may have to work at moving the spacer, there may be some crud holding it from wiggling it over.

Also, shows us a picture of your spline, to make sure it's still serviceable.

[BlueSky]

Isn't it recommended to remove the drive shaft and grease both ends at this point?

[Money Venture]

Here are some pictures I just took. Hasn't been cleaned yet. I don't know if the pics show good enough. Thanks for your advice.

 

Edited January 20, 2018 by Freebird

[Venturous Randy]

Isn't it recommended to remove the drive shaft and grease both ends at this point?

 

It would not hurt to grease the end that goes into the u-joint, but the critical end is greased with the rearend grease.

RandyA

[Kirby]

You also need to remove the large snap ring and pull out the drive pins (fingers) and clean, inspect, and lube as well as their mating holes.

[Money Venture]

I had also pulled the clip and cleaned and lubed the pins. They were better than I expected. It appears as though someone had done the rear wheel service before. The bike has 32K on it. Also, is there a gasket between the pumpkin and middle drive? I think I have my terminology right.

 

Thanks,

Doug

[Marcarl]

The splines look in good shape, just clean and lubricate, but use the right stuff or next time you'll need to replace the hub in the wheel,,,, yes, it'll wear that fast!!!

[Money Venture]

I picked up the Honda Moly 60 grease.

[Marcarl]

I picked up the Honda Moly 60 grease.

That's great,,, now just remember that you have to use it as well for it to work properly

[Money Venture]

Funny Carl. I did use it liberally and literally. :rotf: