I'm about to clean the bearings on my swingarm and rocker arm. Before I do I was wondering if the needles will fall out when I remove the existing grease with a degreaser or if they are held in place by the bearing itself? Thanks
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Cleaning Suspension Bearings
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Cleaning Suspension Bearings
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Re: Cleaning Suspension Bearings
They will not fall out unless the cage is damaged.
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Re: Cleaning Suspension Bearings
If you have aftermarket bearings the needles will fall out. That's been my experience with both Pivot Works and All Balls.
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Re: Cleaning Suspension Bearings
If they have never been done since you owned the bike it would be better to replace them IMO. They are notoriously undermaintained by most folks (myself included)
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Re: Cleaning Suspension Bearings
Swingarm bearings...Stock won't, aftermarket will
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