Paladin 300 Rear Bearing Replacement

[LowBrewTow]

I had some quick questions about changing the rear bearings on the Paladin. Mine are completely seized up and I was about to replace them watching a YouTube tutorial and it appears these bikes don't have bearing retainers? Is that normal for these type of bikes or is mine missing a part? I also noticed that the grease in the wheel is very metallic. Is this something I should be worried about? The bike has around 50 miles on it. Anyone know what size bearing seals to get? Any help would be much appreciated right now.

[Mumen Rider]

The bearing is press fit, it's not going anywhere once you drive it in there. There shouldn't be any grease in the wheel? Or are you talking about on the axle and around the seals? You can reuse the seals, they're easy to pop out. I used Timken 6005-2RS bearings.

[buzz]

Is it just me are these new bike have alot of problems. Was thinking about buying one,then i read some more about thes bikes . no parts,fuel problems,now wheel bearing problems. No thanks to much money for a very cheaply built bike,come on china you should be selling better not worst made . I like 300 ccs but i want to ride it far than a couple miles a year. No Thanks

[LowBrewTow]

The bearing is press fit, it's not going anywhere once you drive it in there. There shouldn't be any grease in the wheel? Or are you talking about on the axle and around the seals? You can reuse the seals, they're easy to pop out. I used Timken 6005-2RS bearings.

Yes around the seals. I tapped the spacer/rod between the bearings and they are now moving freely. I couldn’t get the bearings out since I don’t have the right tool (whacking them with a 34 mm socket and hammer didn’t seem to do much). Hard to tell if they shifted or not but there is noticeable space between the seals and bearings. I’ll try to put everything back together and see if the bearings seize back up once I torque everything down.

[OldGuy]

As I noted in the big thread, I used a collet / slide hammer to pull mine out. I had already ordered replacements, but honestly they seemed fine once they were simply loosened up. Don't overtighten the rear axle and you will be fine! Removing the axle nut on mine was SLOW going with a serious 1/2" impact! That's the cause of this. If I had to do it again, I wouldn't replace the bearings.


If you have them loosened up, you are good!

[Mumen Rider]

Don't overtighten the rear axle and you will be fine!


Too bad they all come from the factory like that, doesn't matter the brand. (speaking from experience)