Topic: Update: 1972 CB500 - How do I remove the rear wheel bearings?

[jmelche2]

Ok, so I got the bearing retainer off with no problem.  Now, how am I going to remove the two bearings?  Once I get one out, the other should come out easily - it's getting the first one out.  I don't want to beat the crap out of it.   

I ordered the left side from Honda but the other is no longer available.  The unavailable bearing is stamped "NTN 6305LU".  Do you know where I can get one? 

Thanks, Jim

[Ravie]

any of the online retailers. All balls makes a set. Dime City Cycles has a set (probably all balls brand bearings that they resell) as well as david silver spares, parts zilla... many online retailers to choose from.

[Rocky2010]

Try a bearing shop they should have a bearing of that size.

http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cb500-four-k0-australia_model14658/partslist/F16.html#results

http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cb500-four-k0-australia_model14658/bbrg-rad-ncom_961406304010/#.VDNly2eSySo

[jmelche2]

Bump.  I'm dying here.  Tried heat, pounding and air chisel.  Won't budge.  What next?

[jmelche2]

Are there different types of pullers?  Are you referring to one that would expand inside the bearing and then pull it out?

Thanks

[jmelche2]

Good news - I got the bearings out with using the heat and beat method.  However, the victory was short lived.  I managed to destroy the collar/spacer (Honda part number 42625-283-000) which fits inside the larger bearing. 

Any fellow members have one they would be willing to part with? 

Thanks, Jim