How To Replace Wheel Bearings on KTM, Husqvarna, & GasGas Motorcycles

Wheel bearings are a high wear component that take a lot of abuse while out on the trails. Inspecting and replacing the wheel bearings on your dirt bike is often overlooked but should be a part of regular maintenance. Knowing how to do the job the right way will help save you time and money over taking your bike to a shop. In this video, learn how to inspect and replace the front and rear wheel bearings on a Husqvarna TX300. The process shown will be the same for KTM, Husqvarna, and GasGas motorcycles.

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Another tip, put your new bearings in the freezer for a few hours before installing

[shogun]

Jeez I’ve never had a bearing job go sooo smooth. You guys make it look super easy. Usually everything is crazy seized lol. I guess I should change ‘em out sooner eh lol.

[georgeellison]

One click on that torque wrench, not two. As an industrial salesman for Snap-on for years, we did torque demos using calibration devices and found that many guys over-torqued. Anticipate the click, when it comes stop immediately.

[philiplang]

Good that you included showing the plastic spacer on the rear wheel. So may videos just skip this step. Now I don't have to make a video explaining this!

[tomkelly]

Very helpful video. Thanks! Bought the bearings from you guys because of the video.

[jesseryder]

Just like to thanks 🤙🏽guys…. This was a helpful guide for me when it came to changing my bearings on my 2020 KTM350sxf …keep up the awesome 💪🏾work …Chur Chur

[johnvanzyl]

What was the size of the bearing driver front and rear 🙏

[rassy]

You know what the rear axle nut socket size is for the 2023s? It's smaller than 32mm.

[chain.driven]

Just did this yesterday. Never saw a spacer washer on my bike - makes me wonder if it never had one or went missing. Time to check the parts fiche - 2012 KTM 500!

[dynomax]

so theres enough room even with the spacer inside the hub to put the collet in is there? I need to get a kit of these blind pullers.

[Nacastle]

Link to the bearing puller and seal puller? Thanks!

[chain.driven]

Controversial topic warning ⚠️ Do you put extra grease in already greased bearings?

I’ve been chalking them full of marine grease with pretty good results. My latest set of NTN looked well greased from the factory so I’m gonna try leaving them stock this time.

[perrygibbons]

I always add more grease to the new bearing because there is very little in them and they will wear out very fast, my bearings last me about 🤔 hmm years.

[jesesleevenstein]

Why does heating help? Would think it would expand and get tighter.

[jasonmayberry]

you actually invite heating up the hub doesn't that ruined the process it's already been done with hardening of it and you know what that's crazy I mean that would soften it making it you know more prone to fail? I mean I wanted to heat it but I stopped myself cuz I didn't change the tempering that was done