Side car bike update...

[Christopher Sutton]

Heads,

 I feel like I should give an update on how the wheel bearing/ tire change went...
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I had one brave participant show up. To protect his anonymity, I cropped the picture.

 We got the rear wheel off and bearings out without any issues. After going through the parts, the best course of action was the replace the bearings. Though plenty of fresh grease was found, signs of fretting was evident. 

With a fresh set of cleaned bearings lightly oiled, we proceeded to set the preload. Once the correct shim was identified, the bearings were packed. All parts were assembled on an axle with a spacer to be able to keep everything tight. Into a ziploc bag and in the freezer it went while we enjoyed some lunch. 

After lunch and with heat source in hand, we heated the hub and were able to drop the bearing stack in with no issue. 

All in all a good day knowing all is well with the bearings, grease and seals. 

A few test laps around the neighborhood..

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All good. 

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I did swap the tire and tube on the chair as well. Pulling the tube, the valve stem stayed in the rim hole. I wonder how the damn thing stayed together and held air!!

I finally sourced a good used centerstand. The original was missing. Next will be to separate the Sidecar from the bike and pull the trans. Clutch and swingarm bearing inspection is next. As well as lubing the clutch splines, of course. 

Anyone interested in helping with the next chapter??