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[band1t]

Hey all,

I have been sent here by the guys from thumpertalk

they say here is the place to get all my question answered.

I have a 05 Banshee project going on.

So here is my first question which and probably a common one.

 

I am going to have the frame powder coated,

But the stem bearing doesn't want to come out

 

and I am wondering since its not a high speed bearing

if we mask it off would it survive the 500+ degree oven??

 

thanks

[emtbanshee]

Did you unscrew the large retaining nut under the seal?

[Phelps]

it should survive. don't you mean 350-400 degree temps? not many powders require more than 400 and that's just for 20 minutes.

[old put-put]

Did you unscrew the large retaining nut under the seal?

 

If you don't have the tool take a 3/4 nut (bolt size) and use 1-1/8 socket to pull the retainer out then the bearing will come out the top side easily.

[fappy'97]

I would be more concerned about blasting media in the bearing than powder...

[old put-put]

I would be more concerned about blasting media in the bearing than powder...

 

 

Take the beraring out, and there will be no sand or powder in the bearing!!

[Starwriter]

Take the bearing and seals out and replace them. It's only $15 for the bearing and both seals. They do go bad. And if you don't want to look like an idiot, cut the unused brackets off the frame. Here's the tool I use to remove the bearing retainer. Some people take a bolt and jamb 2 nuts together on the bolt and then use a wrench or socket.

 

[Rustynail]

some put an illustrated how to on this

[Starwriter]

Pry upper and lower seals out with screwdriver. Use your tool of choice to unscrew bearing retainer out counterclockwise. Pound bearing upwards from the bottom.

 

 

[band1t]

Pry upper and lower seals out with screwdriver. Use your tool of choice to unscrew bearing retainer out counterclockwise. Pound bearing upwards from the bottom.

 

 

 

What size Bolt is that?

[Starwriter]

3/4" bolt has a 1 1/8" head on it.

[band1t]

Thanks I hope I can knock this out this weekend