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kenk
11-28-2009, 08:45 AM
Any recommendations on wheel bearing remover sets that work on BMW oilhead and K-bike rims?

A quick search of the internet provide two removers from Pit Posse and Motion Pro. This appears to be easier than trying to find the right sized standard bearing removal clamps. Does anything recommend either one of these sets?

http://www.4strokes.com/reviews/pitposse/wbremover/
http://motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0269/

PGlaves
11-28-2009, 10:26 AM
They appear to operate identically. Either should work but don't forget to heat the hub before pounding.

I actually prefer a "puller" type rather than a pounder type. With a puller you attach the puller, apply some tension, and warm the hub. Suddenly a little "poof" and the bearing starts to move. Rotate the puller handle and out she comes.

I got my puller (a small 3 jaw internal bearing puller) at Harbor Freight. It is a lot more futzy than either of these two, to get the standoff legs of the puller set right on the wheel, but ....

p.s. I really like Motion Pro things. If other things looked about equal I'd buy from a company I use and trust.

jfremder
11-28-2009, 10:41 AM
I got my puller (a small 3 jaw internal bearing puller) at Harbor Freight. It is a lot more futzy than either of these two, to get the standoff legs of the puller set right on the wheel, but ....

Paul

Is this the one from HF?

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/95900-95999/95987.gif

what's the but...??

jfremder
11-28-2009, 10:44 AM
Paul

Is this the one from HF?

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/95900-95999/95987.gif

what's the but...??

Found this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220343735118&crlp=1_263602_263622&ff4=263602_263622&viewitem=&guid=35035f2e1240a0b58710e8a0fff21983&rvr_id=&ua=WXI7&itemid=220343735118

on eBay$23

PGlaves
11-28-2009, 04:06 PM
Paul

Is this the one from HF?

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/95900-95999/95987.gif

what's the but...??

Go here:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=4876

kenk
11-28-2009, 05:05 PM
Thanks Paul. I will order the Harbor Freight version. For the money, you can't go wrong.