R1100RT Front wheel bearings.

[RJM2096]

I have a 2000 R1100RT and am removing the front wheel bearings.

The Manual says heat up the wheel to 176 Degrees F and pound out the bearings using a brass punch. Can a press be used without the heat?

I know this is sacriledge, but I am chroming the wheels.

Will I be able to use the bearings again?

http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=12394&d=1203975880

[41107]

you should heat the alu. hub to remove the bearing.it is after all a shrink fit assembly.use a commercial heat gun to do this (electric fan type).it took me about at least 20 minutes to get the hub area hot enough and then still a hammer to drive the old bearing out.i would get new bearings for reassembly plus make sure no chrome gets into the bearing seat.if i ever had to do it again i would completely strip the wheel and put it in an oven.

[alien_hitchhiker]

I know this is sacriledge, but I am chroming the wheels.



And what's so sacrilegious about chrome?

(BTW, you better be posting some more pics in the near future or you'll have some 'splaining to do)

[RJM2096]

Here is where I am at in the process. The valve covers and side plates (where the foots pegs mount) have been chromed.

http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=12394&d=1203975880

I will post the progress in its entirety when finished.

[pdavis]

I used a heat gun/paint stripper (($35) and infrared temp sensor ($35)
Took maybe 10 mins/side to get up to temp max. Was kinda fun!
You can crack your hubs if not hot/ expanded...don't chance it!

[Philby9]

Rob, I'm anxious to change my bearings on my 2000 rt. How does the drift work on such a small shoulder of the bearings? It seems like the amount of bearing sticking up past the spacer won't allow much of a tap...or am I confused, and the heated hub lets go of the thing easily? I know you did this awhile ago, I hope you can help.