Rear Wheel/Hub Install

[spy08]

Anyone have any thoughts on the amount of time it should take to install a new rear wheel and hub on the RS? (got the black one from brp) My dealer is telling me that it should take them 5 hours :gaah: Given the fact that they ordered all the new bearings/seals and that are only swapping the tire and sprocket I am thinking that seems like a long time.

P.S. Dont even have a rear fender. Thoughts?

 

[ataDude]

Anyone have any thoughts on the amount of time it should take to install a new rear wheel and hub on the RS? (got the black one from brp) My dealer is telling me that it should take them 5 hours :gaah: Given the fact that they ordered all the new bearings/seals and that are only swapping the tire and sprocket I am thinking that seems like a long time.

P.S. Dont even have a rear fender. Thoughts?

I believe the BRP rear wheel you ordered did NOT include the bearings, seals, spacers, etc. OR the installation of those parts.

Even so, five hours seems a little steep to me... more like three hours for the bearings, seals, etc. and the swap out of the wheels and tire install.

I've done it and I'm not a dealer.

 

[Pogo]

Anyone have any thoughts on the amount of time it should take to install a new rear wheel and hub on the RS? (got the black one from brp) My dealer is telling me that it should take them 5 hours :gaah: Given the fact that they ordered all the new bearings/seals and that are only swapping the tire and sprocket I am thinking that seems like a long time.

P.S. Dont even have a rear fender. Thoughts?

It took me about 6 hours hopping around on the garage floor on my own with no special tools and a few faux pas to remove and replace the wheel when getting my new rear tyre fitted.

If you have a workshop manual, there is a list of times that should guide you (sorry, I don't have mine with me).

Cheers;

Pogo.

 

[SpyderGirl]

Five hours is steep.... I'm guessing no more than 2 to 3 TOPS to uninstall and re-install.

 

[Recluze]

I just had this done;
"Remove all tires take to tire shop for mounting, replace rear axle bearing and seals, rear brake pads, all tires, checked alignment ok"
2.00 hours at $119 per hour

But these guys are good!

 

[woodz428]

I would have to agree, that is a little steep. I haven't had mine off yet, but have examined the set-up. I can't believe that it would take that much time for any experienced wrench.Around here, if you buy the tire from the shop, rear tire on a bike (I assure you it ain't that different) is usually 1 hour to swap. Bearings..add another .5 maybe.Even doubled that's only 3 hours..........

 

[Lamonster]

Having done this before I would say 2 hours max. The only way it could take me longer is if I had to fight the belt alignment. Sometimes I get it first shot and sometime I have to mess with it a bit.

 

[spy08]

Thanks to everyone for the reply's. The new rear wheel/hub and sprocket cover are in, just waiting on all the bearings and seals. Thank again