Changed three of the four wheel bearings in the back of the SP last weekend (two in the hub, one is in the brake plate and the other in the sprocket carrier). Bit of a pig of job – real tight in there even with use of lots of heat. Couldn’t get the bearing spacer to move enough to get a drift onto the lower bearing inner. Once all was out I cut a slot in the spacer to make it easier for next time. Old bearings were with single metal shield? I always fit 2RS for wheel bearings.
Swapped the old chain out for a new O ring type whilst I was working back there. Wondering now if that is a tactical error on an off road bike? Still, should last the year I hope. The bike’s next outing will be two days in March in Welsh Wales somewhere.