Loose Rear Wheel Bearing Spacer.

[Sgilliesjr]

I have a rear wheel from a 72 xs650. Other than the rim spokes and hub I had to find sources for all the other wheel parts. I ordered both the right and left bearings, the bearing spacer with the flange, and the top hat. I noticed there is about 1/8 to 1/4 inch space between the bearing spacer and the top hat spacer when assembled. Does this seem right. I thought that the thrust from torqueing the axle would cause the inner race on both bearings, the bearing spacer and top had spacer to make contact with each other when torqued. This isn't going to happen if there is that much space between them, any suggestions. Before anyone asks yes I believe both bearing are fully seated. I am wondering if I purchased the right bearing spacer or top hat spacer.

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

Is collar, part #17, missing?

 

[Sgilliesjr]

Thank you for the reply. Yes that spacer is present, it is what I was refering to as the top hat spacer and is pressed in to the bearing.

 

[Sgilliesjr]

Would anyone happen to have the dimensions, specifically the length, of the bearing spacer, #7 in the above diagram?

 

[Sgilliesjr]

Man glad there were so many responses with the length of the Wheel bearing spacer, LOL! Anyway I ordered an new one so it doesn't matter at this point hopefully I have the wrong one.

 

[Sgilliesjr]

Thanks for the PM on were to get the dimensions on the rear wheel bearing spacers. I thought I would post the link on this thread incase anyone else is looking for this info.

http://thexscafedotcom.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/xs650-sr500-rear-wheel-bearing-spacer/

Turns out my spacer is the wrong length. Here we go again!