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Front wheelings R1200RT LC
Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2018 8:39 pm
by 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$$$$
Re: Front wheelings R1200RT LC
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2018 9:16 am
by David.
yellowjacket wrote:Any feedback and is there an alternative bearing and seal or go BMW$$$$
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.
Re: Front wheelings R1200RT LC
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2018 12:38 pm
by heathy65
if there's no excessive play, leave well alone.
Re: Front wheelings R1200RT LC
Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 3:16 pm
by 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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