[twatwaffle]

Alright, I've removed the bearing retainer from the rear wheel after much difficulty and a $30 Motion Pro tool. I've got new Pivotworks bearings to go in. I can't get the damn bearings out.

I've watched a few videos on the 450R rear bearing removal, same as the 450X. Everyone seems to have a loose collar between the bearings and it just pushes aside to allow the single bearing on the brake side to be punched out. I've bought a few punches and drifts and can't seem to get mine to move out of the goddamn way to allow access to the single bearing. Pullers won't work given that there's a lip on the inside of both sides that won't allow the bearing to be pulled out by a conventional puller, and that would assume that the collar isn't in there anyway. Am I doing something wrong, or is there something I'm missing here...?

[BRP]

I have only done the job once. My collar was tight like yours. It will move with enough motivation, possibly a larger and longer punch and heavier hammer. I believe I used a Snapon PPC14LB oval faced race punch to move move the collar. Try a diamond tip or a cape chisel. I did need to dress up my collar with emory cloth prior to reassembly.

Long story short, it will move. Even if you destroy it, new ones are cheap. Good Luck

[crf450x]

I recently had issues getting mine out as well after i got retainer out i had to keep hitting it with big hammer and used an old socket. and just kept hitting it till they came out i used some moovit on it to make it little more slippery.

[Back2-2]

penetrating oil and give it some time to soak in. A little heat can help also. Around the bearings aluminum casting base - not the bearing.

Hope that helps a little. Sometimes just taking a break & give the oil some time to work gives you some time to relax also.