2011 Kawasaki Concours 14: Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement

Drive your new bearings in, straight down.
If it gets cocked one way, hit it on the high side to re-level it. I overdid it on the grease so don't put as much.
Prerequisites:
1) Place your new bearings in the freezer for an hour or two
2) Remove both wheels from the bike
Tools I used:
Bearing Race and Seal Driver Set (Rental Tool from o'Reilly Auto Parts)
5/16” Drift Punch (at least 8” long)
Heavy Metal Hammer
Flathead Screwdriver
2ea 2x2 Wood Blocks (at least 12” long)
Freezer
Propane Torch
High Temperature Grease
WD40
Rags
Flat Scribe (if inspecting old bearings)
Parts:
New Bearing and Seal Kit
**Disclaimer .aka Boring Legal Stuff**
The information provided in this video is for general informational purposes only. All information is provided in good faith, however I make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability or completeness of this information. It is your responsibility to review and adhere to the official documentation provided by the manufacturer prior to performing any maintenance. I assume no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user.

[@FREE_PUREBLOOD333]

Another professional looking film. 👍

[@gpzjeffrey7974]

If you put the new bearings in the freezer for a couple of hours before you do the install, they drift in super easy. If you freeze the new bearings, and heat the hub with the blowtorch, they practically drop right in without the drift. Try it, you'll be surprised what a difference it makes.

[@fernandogomezcantarino4249]

facil y para toda la familia

[@toddjacobs5660]

Every time i change & balance my tires on my C14, or all of my bikes actually, i pop the seals off the wheel bearings with a small eye glasses screw driver and repack them with a good synthetic wheel bearing grease, i have never had to change a wheel bearing since i have done this 👍

[@KyleStorm666]

I just prefer to replace them every 25k-30k miles. They're cheap enough and if it fails, you're in for a bad day. Repacking with grease probably gives you a good chance to inspect the condition though.

[@parkerraus3402]

I love all of your videos, how many miles you have on the ol gal?

[@cruisecontrol808]

Thanks! It's got about 54,600 miles