hi guys,i need some help if you would.my nc23 has started making a clonking noise form the back wheel.now i took the back wheel of and couldnt find anything wrong.but the noise is coming from where the bearings are placed.it sounds like for example if you put a few stones inside the wheel then drove it that sort of noise.any help much appreicated.
cheers
matt

if i was you,id be replacing all bearings in there
stimpy

yeh hi thanks for the reply.is it a job i could do myself or is it for a garage.and how much is it for the bearings i need.cheers

the bearings arnt hard or expensive to do
you can get them from your local bearing shop...just look at the number stamped on the bearing itself and ask for it.
much cheaper than going to honda
what you will need for the job is a drift..and that is a steel rod that will slip into the axle hole and locate on the edge of the bearing,then all you do is tap it out with a hammer..if you look in the workshop manual there is a picture showing what i mean
from personal experiance,dont try to use a screwdriver...even tho it looks good,it wont work
try get a bit of rod that is maybe only a few mm smaller in diam than the axle..then tap around the bearing.
to fit the bearing...find a socket in your set that covers the face,but is slightly smaller than the bearing itself so it doesnt get stuck in the hole..and tap the bearing home.
or,just take it to a mechanic n get them to do it for a small fee lol
hope that helps
stimpy
p.s,i think the bearing part number is 6002...thats from memory, but please check that for yourself as ive had a couple tonight lol
have fun

yeh will do cheers mate.

Replaced the rear wheel bearings and sprocket carrier bearing on my Nc23 recently. A little fiddly in places but not that difficult. I bought the bearings from Honda along with new dust seals (advisable) for just over £40 iirc. :)