greasing bearings with tracks on

[squirrel13]

just one quick question. when you have tracks on how do you grease wheel bearings?

[locolouie]

I drop my tracks after every other ride to grease mine

[eightwheeler]

Yes I don't think there is a way, I think you must separate the tracks

[locolouie]

I think the newer models have a hole in the rims and hubs that you can grease thru, just got to raise the machine so you can rotate the tires to get to each grease fitting

[Noel Woods]

I think the newer models have a hole in the rims and hubs that you can grease thru, just got to raise the machine so you can rotate the tires to get to each grease fitting

That's right they do. I use a flex extension to insert through the hole in the rim to get to the zerks. It still requires some long arms and some dexterity to do, but its better than taking the tracks off.

[Rory_mcw]

I like to take my tracks off and check bearing play. That way you can grease and check for bearing/axle wear. I'm running the 18" rubber tracks onnan hdi.

[Sol]

I need to consider doing the track off thing. I spent was to much time trying to get the center inside. There are holes in the rim but not in the flange. ???

[locolouie]

I have thought about drilling my flanges

[Sol]

I was thinking of that to about 8am after spending WAYYYY to long to get that center.

I'll have a slide on side ways grease fitting before the sunsets tomorrow for sure

[glen1971]

I did mine last time with the tracks on.. What a pain in the butt!! If you had a second elbow that was like a universal socket adapter and with 6" biceps, it wouldn't be a problem... I'm thinkin for the extra half an hour, I'll be pullin the tracks off..

[prailleraide]

im upgrading my response to Hdi bearing, and i wanted to drill flanges and rims to get access to the grease fittings.... Since i use wheel spacers to be able to use tracks, i can't do that lol spacers is offset with wheel studs so wherever i want to drill there is a stud....

I guess finding a long 90 grease fitting installed on bearing flanges (HDI) aligned to 10 clock could work great to be able to grease without removing tracks.. just a thought