1974 Honda Z50 build

zfleming

New Member
Question, rebuilding a 74 z50. I’m working on the hubs and wondered if I need the spacers with the collars if going with sealed bearings?
 

kirrbby

Well-Known Member
Yes, you still need the spacers. The sealed bearings are the same as the originals, except they're sealed on both sides, instead of only one side. You will still need the rubber grease seals too.
 

69ST

Well-Known Member
The spacers are structural. Expect rapid, catastrophic, failure if you leave them out. Since you're doing a restoration, you'll still want to install the grease seals...it'll look weid without them.
 
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