Driveshaft bearing grease cap question

[jaydaniels]

Not try to steal the thread but has anyone had any luck greasing the bearings on the 06 and up Apex that has the "non-replacable" bearings? I found I could pull the seal off the smaller wheels with the 6205 bearing but not the rear larger wheels.

Re-greased them for 4 years and 12,000kms, never lost a wheel and let me tell you they were almost completely seized at times. Twice a season and finally replaced them with Yam accessory wheels in my final season with the 2006.

How does one go about greasing the idler wheels? As fas as I can tell the seals are not removable.

 

[Irv]

Not try to steal the thread but has anyone had any luck greasing the bearings on the 06 and up Apex that has the "non-replacable" bearings? I found I could pull the seal off the smaller wheels with the 6205 bearing but not the rear larger wheels.

Re-greased them for 4 years and 12,000kms, never lost a wheel and let me tell you they were almost completely seized at times. Twice a season and finally replaced them with Yam accessory wheels in my final season with the 2006.

How does one go about greasing the idler wheels? As fas as I can tell the seals are not removable.

None of the seals are designed to be removed, you just have to remove them carefully.
Just like in the pic posted in this thread, use a dental pic or a small standard screwdriver and pop them off gingerly.

 

[jaydaniels]

What I'm finding is that the wheels without the removable bearings have plastic covering half of the seal so I can't remove it.

 

[Irv]

What I'm finding is that the wheels without the removable bearings have plastic covering half of the seal so I can't remove it.

If that's the case then just purchase new wheels.
I bought all new Yamaha ones with the replacable bearings as I got tired of trying not to bend the seals, then when I would get them off I found out most were shot anyways

You can also replace them with Polaris wheels as they are only slightly larger and will help a lot with Hyfax wear.
Kind of wish I had of went that route now myself.

 

[Crewchief47]

Thanks THKSNOW,

That sounds like a piece of cake!

As long as the Bearing slides of the shaft without inciting colorful language, it is.

 

[mr.pitstop]

Thanks THKSNOW,

That sounds like a piece of cake!

As long as the Bearing slides of the shaft without inciting colorful language, it is.

I was thinking that too. I've done lots of bearings and some are as easy as pie and others are a huge PIA. My RX-1.. Was a bastard to change

 

[ITHAPPENS]

What I'm finding is that the wheels without the removable bearings have plastic covering half of the seal so I can't remove it.

Here are my original wheels from my 2006 with non replaceable bearings. Seal can be carefully pried out for cleaning and re-greasing.

 

[Irv]

What is everyone's grease of choice?

I have been using Amsoil Synthetic water proof/resistant grease for years now and have had good luck with it, just curious what others find works best?

 

[mud99]

Apex2006, the set screws are Torx T-15, don't use a hex wrench.

Mark

 

[Apex2006]

Thanks THKSNOW,

That sounds like a piece of cake!

As long as the Bearing slides of the shaft without inciting colorful language, it is.

Thanks everyone for your great advice. I was lucky and the bearing came off without much effort. Once I removed the two Torx15 set-screws completely, I placed a large regular screw driver between the axle bearing and the sprocket collar and was able to apply some slight pressure as a wedge, and it started to move and was able to pop it right off. Total time 30 minutes including alignment and tightening the track. $30.00 for the new bearing.
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[Apex2006]

Apex2006, the set screws are Torx T-15, don't use a hex wrench.

Mark

Thanks, that was helpful as I did not have the 15 and purchased from the local hardware store. Did the job, thanks!

 

[mr.pitstop]

Glad to hear you got the job done without much trouble. Now that you have done it Im sure it will be even easier next time. The Jackshaft bearing, since it is up higher and out of the crap usually lasts better, if you keep it greased it should last for a while yet..

 

[Apex2006]

Glad to hear you got the job done without much trouble. Now that you have done it Im sure it will be even easier next time. The Jackshaft bearing, since it is up higher and out of the crap usually lasts better, if you keep it greased it should last for a while yet..

Thanks, and your right the jackshaft bearing was fine. I cleaned it all out with WD-40 and regreased, re-installed and ready to rip!