Bad Clutch Bearing....How hard to replace?

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Bad Clutch Bearing....How hard to replace?

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After reading several posts on here about a loud whirring noise when you rotate the rear wheel, I am convinced the clutch bearing has gone bad on my 2009 Buddy 125. How hard is it to replace the bearing? Does it need to be done by a Genuine Dealer or is this something that can be handled by my local motorcycle shop if I supply the parts?

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I'd have a scooter shop look at it first before you hit it with the parts cannon
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Remember the Buddy has a rear drum brake which can normally drag its brake shoes. Are you sure thats not what you're feeling or hearing?
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Post by giddyup98 »

I'm absolutely positive it's not the brakes rubbing.

babblefish wrote:Remember the Buddy has a rear drum brake which can normally drag its brake shoes. Are you sure thats not what you're feeling or hearing?
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Post by JettaKnight »

Clutch bearing? Like the pulley bearing?

Couldn't just replace that pulley assembly?


If that's the case, it's not hard, just need a big adjustable wrench - and don't let the assembly fly apart and knock out a tooth - that spring has a lot of energy stored in it.
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Post by giddyup98 »

Yes, that could also be referred to as the pulley bearing. Replacing the entire assy would definitely be another way to go. I'll check around for one.

Thanks!
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