Front Wheel Bearings

[Pepe LePew]

So I have a used front wheel on the way, and am using the parts from my existing wheel on the new one. I figured at 40K+ I would probably be smart to replace the bearings. This leads me to 2 questions. First, what is the general recommendation and where should I buy? I found a couple threads in the search that mentioned All Balls, and I found them on ebay, your thoughts? Second, I have a tube of Marine grease that I used to apply on ATV bearings and trailer tires. Is this acceptable on the FZ?

Thanks in advance!

 

[romr]

The repair manual just calls for "Wheel bearing grease" It also shows "Lithium-soap-based grease"

 

[Oldschool]

The repair manual just calls for "Wheel bearing grease" It also shows "Lithium-soap-based grease"

That's what my shop manual says as well (same book). Me the last time I had a wheel off I repacked the bearings with a tube of "Wheel Bearing Grease" That I had in my shop, that was bought at the local autoparts store.

 

[FZ1inTX]

What year is your bike? If you are looking for stock replacements, PartShark.com - Motorcycle Parts, ATV Parts, UTV Parts, PWC Parts, Powersports Apparel, Motorcycle Accessories for OEM and Aftermarket. is a great place to shop for discounted OEM parts.

Gen II is $12.64 and the seals are $3.92 (each) http://www.partshark.com/fiche_sect...=Motorcycles&make=YAMAHA&year=2009&fveh=28564

 

[DJ NEZZ]

I use BELRAY waterproof grease on my wheel bearing seals etc, its better lasting if you are keeping your FZ1 like me forever.

 

[Pepe LePew]

I use BELRAY waterproof grease on my wheel bearing seals etc, its better lasting if you are keeping your FZ1 like me forever.

Thats why I like the marine grease, it is wateproof.

 

[Gcontroller]

I use marine bearing grease. It was recommended to me by my ESP (they do my dirt bike suspension) and a good friend who has been working on bikes for 30+ years. Dirt bikes get hammered I know I have 3 of them right now. It's amazing how they hold up with the right care given the extreme enviroment they live in.

The Bel Ray stuff once it heats up seeps a bit. I've never had marine bearing grease seep and all my bearing seats are in great shape. It's cheap and readly available. And I've found it to work fantastic.

 

[Lonerider59]

The lithium soap based stuff has a high drip temp (350-400 degrees F) and has a few other qualities that make is good for bearings. Chances are your other greases, classified as bearing grease may be partially or entirely lithium soap based.

 

[Jeffibus]

Anyone ever look into replacing stock with ceramic bearings?

 

[romr]

I wonder if marine grease would make sense so that if water (from washing/rain) would ever come in contact with it would still hold up better?

 

[05Yam]

I have used All Balls for my honda i use to have, I even massed up the bearings installing them (Not that i told them that)and they sent me a new set free of charge afew days later with no problems.