Some questions about Replacing Axle bearings and Chain/sprocket

[Kgries]

So one of my many tasks is to replace the axle bearings.

God damn what a challenge this is from popping some blood vessels on the castle nuts, the lock and torque nut to this...

I dont know what to do now

Is there a metal lip on this side?




I cant get the bearings/seals out on either side with a hammer

heres the other side



Neither will pry out, it makes no sense...but by looking at this good thing im replacing these.

How the hell do i get all this stuff out?!?!

also i figured i mine aswell replace the sprockets and chain, give myself a little better power range on the tight trails i do. So heres the question, i have 19 inch tires and i think 13/40 sprockets. What should i go to for a little more torque without loosing a tonnn of top end speed?

I was thinking about going with this chain and sprocket set off ebay for a little better look too. Bad idea?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-2005-2...Parts_Accessories&hash=item53fc048664&vxp=mtr

 

[Fast6hand]

A blind bearing puller would work nice to get them out. Use a little heat, always makes then pull out a bit easier.

I got a D.I.D. Chain, with a JT sprocket set from motosports for a awesome price. 520 gold non o-ring. Think it was like 109.00.

 

[Kgries]

joy..another tool to buy hahah something like this? http://www.harborfreight.com/3-jaw-pilot-bearing-puller-4876.html

and as for the the chain ive read that i should get an o-ring chain for offroad, and the red on that ebay chain just makes me want it so much more haha

 

[dirtysquared]

Fast hand said it best. a bearing puller will do you well. Check at an autoparts store to see if you can rent one.

Those oil seals should pop out. I've had luck getting the seals off with a flat blade screw driver.

The bearings pop for me with a long piece of pipe I have that I tap the opposite side bearing out moving all around little bit of race I can hit.

Get those seals off and soak those bearings with some blaster to help loosen them up. A heat gun on the bearing carrier will expand it slightly also, might help assist you in poping them out.

Good Luck!

 

[Kgries]

so pretty much do anything i can do get the whole interior of that carrier out? i was prying at the chain side and the outer lip which i though was rubber was bending like metal! i got all confused from that

 

[dirtysquared]

so pretty much do anything i can do get the whole interior of that carrier out? i was prying at the chain side and the outer lip which i though was rubber was bending like metal! i got all confused from that

I marked the parts for you. The oil seal should pop off if you use a flat blade screwdriver and pry out. do both sides.

After that you should see the bearing. Thats when you should soak them, get a bearing puller.

 

[speedyslyder]

o ring chain will last longer.

 

[Kgries]

thanks dirty, that helps, ill get on that monday when i have time again.

and gotcha speedy, ill probably be looking for an o ring chain then

 

[speedyslyder]

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/Parts-Finder/-/-/1507/1996-YAMAHA-BLASTER-200

 

[Blaaster]

O ring chain robs power.

A well looked after non O ring chain will last well too.

 

[Kgries]

Really? I've never heard that

 

[Fast6hand]

I got my puller from harbor freight. They also sell a grease seal puller/remover tool. It was like 5-6 dollars and works awesome. It has a orange handle.

 

[dirtysquared]

O ring chain robs power.

A well looked after non O ring chain will last well too.

I run non o-ring chains also. No complaints here.

When buying one, check the tensile strengh, The cheap ebay Chinese chains might look cool, but could leave you stranded in a hurry, busted cases from breaking..etc..etc..

 

[Blaaster]

O ring chain robs power.

A well looked after non O ring chain will last well too.

Really? I've never heard that

Owing to the O rings more friction is created making the chain stiffer. It is not much but some power is lost.

 

[Kgries]

I got my puller from harbor freight. They also sell a grease seal puller/remover tool. It was like 5-6 dollars and works awesome. It has a orange handle.

gotcha, ill grab one of those tomorrow

I run non o-ring chains also. No complaints here.

When buying one, check the tensile strengh, The cheap ebay Chinese chains might look cool, but could leave you stranded in a hurry, busted cases from breaking..etc..etc..

maybe i should get a colored chain from a more reputable chain dealer, any suggestions?

Owing to the O rings more friction is created making the chain stiffer. It is not much but some power is lost.

hmm alright that makes sense, so pretty much if i just make sure my non o ring chain is greased ill be all good

 

[dirtysquared]

I'm running a WPS chain and sprockets set. I got it from Leclaire powersports on Ebay. Awk pointed me in that direction, and I'm very pleased with it.

 

[bansheedave]

i d.i.d gold chains and renthal sprockets on my bike. i probably will do the same for my blaster

 

[Kgries]

Next problem.. I got all of it out except the left side outer race.. And I'm stuck I've smacked it with everything I have and I got no movement

 

[Kgries]

anyone ever use an EK chain? i see they have good reviews and have colored chains...idk why but the vanity of a colored chain and sprocket is really getting to me

 

[Blaaster]

Red is the fastest colour in chains.

What have you been flogging it with, certainly not a soft faced implement