Topic: Front Wheel Bearing Retainer Dust Seal

[samfig]

Hey!
I am changing the bearings on the old '73 CB750 and I can't seem to remove the dust seal that slips inside the retainer.  Never having done this before I am unsure what the best strategy is.  I yanked on it from the bottom with a vise grip thinking it would come off but I only ended up ripping a chunk off.  Any thoughts?

[stocky]

Did mine not too long ago for a 750 and applying some heat with a heat gun or a torch should help out. The seal is pretty stiff so getting it softer is key and then prying it out carefully using the hub as leverage.