Front wheelings R1200RT LC

[yellowjacket]

I have a 2014 R1200RT LC with 28,000 miles. I am changing my front tire again and wonder should I change front bearings and seals. I have had HD's in the past and they eat front wheel bearings (Cheap narrow ones). Any feedback and is there an alternative bearing and seal or go BMW$$$$

[David.]

Any feedback and is there an alternative bearing and seal or go BMW$$$$

Bearings & seals have size codes on them, once removed, take them to a bearing supplier & get them matched up.

The video explains what to look for, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEFkdiGNmCg

An example, this bearing is a 3204 2RS (from a K1200LT).



RealOEM gives the bearing & seal sizes, http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpar ... Id=36_2026

The bearing on the 2014 RT is a 6204 2RS like the thin one in the video.

[heathy65]

if there's no excessive play, leave well alone.

[rglassma]

unless you have some compelling reason to work on your bike, do not make extra work for yourself. That is not called for in preventive maintenance.  It is not a harley.

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