How to Remove Race Bearing From a Dirt Bike Hub

Moto-X competitors ride a dirt bike in arena races and freestyle events. As opposed to conventional gas-powered motor bikes, dirt bikes are designed for off-road trails. The hub refers to the component found in the middle of the bike's wheels. Each of the hubs houses a pair of race bearings. The greased bearings allow the front and back wheels to spin at a high rate of speed. Remove the race bearings for a routine cleaning.

Things You'll Need

  • Dirt-bike stand
  • Allen wrench
  • Socket wrench
  • Flathead screwdriver
  • Seal driver
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place your dirt bike onto a stand to lift the wheels off the ground. Examine the center of the front wheel to find the hub cover. Loosen the bolts of the hub cover with an Allen wrench. Remove the cover to reveal the hub of the wheel. Locate the bolt found in the center of the hub.

    • 2

      Loosen the hub bolt using a socket wrench. Repeat the process on the opposite side of the wheel. Loosen the pinch bolts of the front wheel stem. Pull out the spindle that runs through the center of the hub. Lower the front wheel off the frame of your bike.

    • 3

      Remove the bearing spacers from either side of the hub. Insert the head of the screwdriver into the wheel hub. Apply downward pressure to the handle of the screwdriver to remove the outer wheel seal from the hub. Repeat the process on the opposite side of the hub.

    • 4

      Locate the race bearings housed within the hub. Place the head of the screwdriver under the bearing cage. Push down gently on the screwdriver handle to pry loose the bearing. Repeat the process on the opposite side of the hub.