Rear Wheel Bearings

Previously wrote:

Hi all - at the recent MOT for my Mk2A Commando I was issued an 'advice note' that the rear wheel bearings are 'tired' - this was a warrented comment as there is some play in them. I've never tackled the wheel bearings on a Commando - any tips ? Do I simply need to purchase the two bearings or am I likely to need any other parts ? My Haynes manual is rather simplistic and vague - - .

Cheers,

Hi Mark,

Firstly I would check that it is infact the rear wheel bearings, and NOT some normal movement in the isolastics or swinging arm. Not all MOTers appreciate Isolastics ! Wiggle the wheel from top and bottom, not front and back.

If its the bearings, then I would strongly advise a Genuine workshop manual or Clymer manual. Its difficult to say what you may need other than bearings as there are all sorts of washers and felt pads in there and some may have been left out by previous owners. So a genuine parts book is invaluable (some parts stockists require part numbers) to check you have all the correct bits. Personally i would strip it down, check and clean everything and then get on the phone to Hemmings.

There are two bearings in the wheel, and one in the sprocket, do them all at the same time. Get the best quality ones possible, as there is some real crap out there! Before fitting put them in the freezer so they will drop in nicely.

I may have forgotten something, and I expext someone will correct me.............

Cheers.

Hi Mark,

Agree with Hans. Have a look at :-

http://rocbo.net/technique/norton_workshop/113.html

and subsequent pages.

Should tell you all you need to know.

Also, do you know that on the Andover Norton web site they have the full illustrated parts list. Sometimes this shows how things go together better than the manual.

http://www.nortonmotors.de/ANIL/Norton%20Website/norton/parts-list.php

And you can even buy the bits from them !

Regards

Tony