Rear wheel bearing - will this fit

[biglad]

I posted in another thread about the 'ticking' coming from my  bike, but I reckon the rear wheel bearing is away, I have some lateral movement on the wheel and a constant 'grinding' noise when I spin the wheel.

Just phoned my local dealer and they have their diary booked for 3 weeks and as I use the bike each day for commuting I need the wheel bearing done sooner rather than later.

I had a look online and saw this item - though it says it'll fit 2004-2012 and my bike is a 2013 L2 model. Will this fit?

http://shop.marksman-ind.com/Suzuki-dl6 ... 1130-p.asp

If it doesn't, can anybody point me at a place where I can buy a rear wheel bearing and seal kit for my bike?
Cheers
Ben

[Hondaman]

Can't help with specific fit but bikebearings & simplybearings offer good, quick online service.

Phil

[greywolf]

It will fit. All years use the same bearings.  See http://www.vstrom.info/Smf/index.php/topic,10899.0.html for bearing part numbers both from Suzuki and from bearing supply houses. One reason for rear bearing failure is the #10 spacer being put in backwards. Make sure the larger end goes toward the sprocket and the smaller end goes toward the wheel. I would also replace the #14 sprocket carrier bearing if I were you.

[biglad]

Thanks for checking it out - much appreciated.

There's a local bike mechanic to me (I've used him before and he's a pretty decent bloke) who is going to do the job for £65 including parts & labour. I've given the gig to him...

[greywolf]

Make sure to tell him about the #10 bearing. It will fit both ways. You wouldn't want him to put it in backwards if it was in wrong before and he copies the error.