LP2 VR 2225 Build

[Dale Jordan]

Today I removed the rear pioneer plate to have the tail light brackets welded on . Here are some photos . Darrin ask for some photos of the exhausts that Colin set up on my machine . Dale

[Paul Dutton]

Originally Posted by Dale Jordan

Today I removed the rear pioneer plate to have the tail light brackets welded on . Here are some photos . Darrin ask for some photos of the exhausts that Colin set up on my machine . Dale

Dont forget the second bracket on right exhaust pipe mate!!! Might make it dip to the left with the imballance.....!!!
Nicely coming along mate.

[Dale Jordan]

Thanks for the help with the bearings everyone they are all out now I had to hit a lot harder then I thought to get them out , but once we got the hang of it . It was not that bad four wheel off to Canungra next week to get re- rubbered . In the second photo you can see a complete bearing set in the third photo you can see I'm missing U71 Bearing spacer I also need two outer seals if some-one can help me out with these parts , photo four two axles what's the diff between the two ? one has an waste in the middle plus if I need to buy some spare bearings where can i get them from . Also what is the best way to check their condition ? .. Dale

[Lynn Eades]

If no one fronts up with a spacer, have one turned up. the critical dimension is the width, which should be the same as the wheel center. The axle step is of no consequence. the bearings are quite expensive. The ones you have might be numbered 1408. The modern number replaces the first digit with a 6 (6408)
The slot filled bearing is a higher load bearing (one extra ball) What ever you can get will be fine. The best option is another wheel assy. for spacer and bearings.
The seals will be "off the shelf " at the bearing shop. Take the seal carrier and the seal track to the shop for the size.
Your carrier is looking great! Keep up the good work.

[Dale Jordan]

Thanks for info Lynn when I spin them I can hear every now and then a bit of noise looks like a bit of pitting in the out side race where the bearing has not moved for a while is this normal and nothing to worry about . Dale

[Lynn Eades]

Dale, once you have cleaned the bearing, you need to oil them. then you turn them and see how they feel. If the bearing is rust pitted, it is junk. How ever it could rumble on for a long time, depending on how bad they are. They'll have to get pretty bad before they start to wobble, or won't go around. From a practical point of view you could run bearings with minor imperfections as long as you keep a good eye on them. They are probably $60.00 each (or more) so buying some extra wheels gambling that the bearing are good might be a wise move. Put your worst ones in one wheel and watch that one.
The carrier sealing system has proven it's self over time and many bearings are still good for another go.

[Dale Jordan]

Does anyone know where I can buy the modern day equivlent for the riverts to hold in place the linner . Also I managed to get out the round head slotted retaining screws U 28 I'll need some of them as well . Dale