--- Quote from: DugB on March 06, 2009, 02:02:38 pm ---Hey!
That's nice to hear...I do know that I have some light reduction to do on the spindle end ODs, as the bearings were a tight fit when I test fitted them. A temperature differential would probably take care of it, but I didn't want to have a hard time disassembling it the next time around. Sound like the right approach to try to reduce the diameter a thousandth or so?
Thanks! - Doug :-)
--- End quote --- Mine fit just right. I think you are right to take a bit off so the bearings slide on.
DugB:
Hello all,
I installed my sealed bearing upgrade this weekend and WOW, there was a noticeable difference. With the Risse Astro 5 installed on the rear I really noticed a reduction in stiction...but there's an issue with my Astro 5 right now, so mid-ride I swapped it out with the stock Noleen unit, which also seemed to perform better.
As per Terry's suggestion I chucked the spindle in my drill press and applied a fine sandpaper to the spindle ends while spinning to make the bearing installation a little smoother. Worked like a charm :-)
I'll upload a few pictures when I get a chance. Thanks again to everyone who created the tech specs and installation instructions!
- Doug :-)
Simon:
--- Quote from: DugB on March 09, 2009, 10:12:17 am ---Hello all,
I installed my sealed bearing upgrade this weekend and WOW, there was a noticeable difference. With the Risse Astro 5 installed on the rear I really noticed a reduction in stiction...but there's an issue with my Astro 5 right now, so mid-ride I swapped it out with the stock Noleen unit, which also seemed to perform better.
As per Terry's suggestion I chucked the spindle in my drill press and applied a fine sandpaper to the spindle ends while spinning to make the bearing installation a little smoother. Worked like a charm :-)
I'll upload a few pictures when I get a chance. Thanks again to everyone who created the tech specs and installation instructions!
- Doug :-)
--- End quote ---
This was the whole reason why I elected to post the drawings and instructions of my design. I'm very pleased to hear your happy with it all ;), so far this system has been around for 4 or 5 years now and the very first one I did is still running strong and is still running the origonal bearings. Yet to hear of a failure.
Simon
Gee3:
So do you think you'll ever produce a complete kit for those of us that aren't so inclined to assemble their own kit?
Frankly I have no clue where to get the tubing machined and threaded...
You could make a few bucks off this selling the kit on eBay to schleps like me!! :)
Just a thought.
Thanks!
superhondaman:
Is this system aplicable to the 955 ?