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In the process of rebuilding/regreasing the linkage bearings on my bike. Stripped the linkage apart just to check the condition and hoping just a regrease would be required. Unfortunately, the bearings that pivot with the shock have gone. Boo hiss.
I've ordered some new bearings from Erkis (possibly used to be WYKO?). £6.42+VAT ea for the bearings (Koyo 20BM2620) and the accompanying seals (INA SD 20x26x4A) are £1+VAT ea. P+P is £9.95+VAT though. Still cheaper than dealer though by a significant amount. They appear to be a difficult bearing to get in that spec. You can find SKF 20x26x20 bearings on eBay cheap but they are not the full complement type which is I believe what is required to stand the load.
Anyway, my question, are there any pit falls to watch while pushing out the old bearings out and is there a recommended grease to use?
Cheers,
sam
I've ordered some new bearings from Erkis (possibly used to be WYKO?). £6.42+VAT ea for the bearings (Koyo 20BM2620) and the accompanying seals (INA SD 20x26x4A) are £1+VAT ea. P+P is £9.95+VAT though. Still cheaper than dealer though by a significant amount. They appear to be a difficult bearing to get in that spec. You can find SKF 20x26x20 bearings on eBay cheap but they are not the full complement type which is I believe what is required to stand the load.
Anyway, my question, are there any pit falls to watch while pushing out the old bearings out and is there a recommended grease to use?
Cheers,
sam