1985 TRX125 rear axle problems

**kronos** · 08-28-2007, 04:22 PM

hi i just bought a 1985 Honda TRX125 and my friend who i bought it from had ridden the rear bearings down so much that they are completely ruined and i think that the bearing holder is wrecked too. i was wondering if anyone knew what it would take to replace these and if its just easier to buy a new rear end.
thnx for the help in advance guys.

**SWIGIN** · 08-28-2007, 04:35 PM

if the carrier is worn it would be easyer to just get one...maybe on ebay, then throw new bearings in that one

**dreadhed** · 08-28-2007, 04:59 PM

I agree is the carrier is worn it's time to replace it.

I think I may have a axle a carrier let over if you need one.

**kronos** · 08-28-2007, 06:26 PM

well i was thinking of getting a new rear end all together but i only paid $100.00 for the quad and the only replacement rear end i saw in the paper was $400.00 so was hoping i could fix it. are there any quads with a similiar rear end that i can modify to fit on mine? and how much would another rear end cost about? maybe the one i saw was overpriced

**dreadhed** · 08-28-2007, 07:33 PM

$400!! That is way to much for a rear end. I had a TRX125 & I sold it for 400 or 450. I have to go over to the barn tomorrow I will see what I have. I wonder if you could just switch the carrier & every thing & use a ATC125 rear end?

**kronos** · 08-28-2007, 09:13 PM

yah i know thats what i thought too. but i got the rear end apart and my old bearings are all rusted in. i was wondering what i could use to get the old ones out?i was planning on using a slide

and trying to knock it out. one of them is completely gone and only the outer part is held in. and the other is just covered in rust. and i was wondering how much a rear end might cost? or even just the part that holds the bearings?

**kronos** · 08-29-2007, 01:34 AM

well i got them out and i was wondering what you meant by the carrier. thats the part that houses the bearings and part of the brake right? and its actually in better shape than i thought it was. i heated it up with a small torch to get them off and i just used a

and center punch. oh and is it cheaper to get dealer bearings or can i go to another place that specializes in bearings and things like that?

**RedRider_AK** · 08-29-2007, 02:58 AM

I think you can get "industrial" bearings at a bearing shop for cheaper than Honda brand ones...

**dreadhed** · 08-29-2007, 06:10 AM

Originally Posted by kronos

well i got them out and i was wondering what you meant by the carrier. thats the part that houses the bearings and part of the brake right? and its actually in better shape than i thought it was. i heated it up with a small torch to get them off and i just used a

and center punch. oh and is it cheaper to get dealer bearings or can i go to another place that specializes in bearings and things like that?

Yep the carrier has the brakes & bearings. There is a member here who sells bearings. His name is DADS. From what I hear his bearings are top notch. I guess they might cost a little more though, but every one says they are worth it. Other wise I would look on line for them.

**kronos** · 08-29-2007, 11:32 AM

yah i think im just gonna go for the industrial ones then. k thanks thats what i was wondering in case i get a new carrier for it.

**RedRider_AK** · 08-29-2007, 02:45 PM

Yeah it shouldn't be that hard to get some bearings at a bearing shop, just measure your carrier inside diameter and axle outside diameter...

**kronos** · 08-29-2007, 08:14 PM

k thanx guys. ive place an order and im getting both rear bearings and the seals for around 25 bucks. so thats a pretty good deal considering the honda dealer wanted at least 40 for just the bearings

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