spokie
Race Dog
I’m sure many F650 riders had ever thought of fitting a sealed bearing rather than a seal at the water side.
I have been pondering about this for quite some time now and was also wondering if someone else has ever actually tried doing something like this.
Obviously, to fit a bearing in there some proper machining will be necessary which is definitely possible, for there is enough space and material in the clutch cover plate to accommodate and support a bearing shoulder - a necessity. Unfortunately a suitable impeller shaft will also need to be turned (also no problem). ;D
I have casually selected 2 potential sealed bearings for this task (SKF has a stainless steel one as well). The current seal hosing has an ID of 20mm and there is space for a depth of, more or less, 6 mm (I don't know, but it must not seal off the weeping hole, though). The bearings have an OD of 22 mm (perfect) and a depth of some 5 mm and are sealed on both sides, filled with one of various lubricants to choose from… :mwink:
So, what do you guys think and is this economically feasible?
I have been pondering about this for quite some time now and was also wondering if someone else has ever actually tried doing something like this.
Obviously, to fit a bearing in there some proper machining will be necessary which is definitely possible, for there is enough space and material in the clutch cover plate to accommodate and support a bearing shoulder - a necessity. Unfortunately a suitable impeller shaft will also need to be turned (also no problem). ;D
I have casually selected 2 potential sealed bearings for this task (SKF has a stainless steel one as well). The current seal hosing has an ID of 20mm and there is space for a depth of, more or less, 6 mm (I don't know, but it must not seal off the weeping hole, though). The bearings have an OD of 22 mm (perfect) and a depth of some 5 mm and are sealed on both sides, filled with one of various lubricants to choose from… :mwink:
So, what do you guys think and is this economically feasible?
