1 1985 K100RS. Time for final drive bearing replacement? Tue May 23, 2023 12:10 pm
RS Rider
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I was checking-over my bike yesterday. I grabbed the rear wheel at 12 and 6 and push/pulled, and then at 9 and 3. I felt a little play and I could hear a faint "clunking". At 42,600 miles it looks like it's time for the final drive bearing to be replaced? No leaks. Drained the oil and there was absolutely no metal filings at all on the drain plug magnet.
I found this post from 10 years ago:
https://www.k100-forum.com/t5697-how-to-check-and-replace-the-final-drive-crown-wheel-bearing-and-seal
These guys did it with the final drive still on the bike and just pulled the cover. It seems straight forward enough, or.............
I found this post from 10 years ago:
https://www.k100-forum.com/t5697-how-to-check-and-replace-the-final-drive-crown-wheel-bearing-and-seal
These guys did it with the final drive still on the bike and just pulled the cover. It seems straight forward enough, or.............