Replacing the bearings on the inspire was a *****... period. They are pressed in so damned tight that we destroyed a motor trying to get one out. We fixed that Inspire by getting the E800 motor, fabricating a mount and using the old ESC. At 35 bucks a piece it is easier to quick change the motor than screw around with pressing the bearings out. Besides, a set of good quality fully ceramic bearings ended up at $80 not including my time and labor to change.
Thanks for the replies, is that the general consensus or do you know of others that had an easier time?
$80 for a set of ceramics, from where? (link plz I could only find boca hybrids for $15 each times 8 = $120)
I have a very slight high pitched whistle.
I have 412 flights.
I have read the stock bearings are crap, so why swap out the motor when the only bad piece that can wear out is the bearing?
Take 1 chit bearing out and replace it with the same chit bearing?
If the bearing swap went smoothly would you still recommend motor swap)?
It's funny how many threads I read this morning featuring The Editor and Others about how easy it is to swap out bearings, but then all the threads come to an end with-out any follow-ups?
I am a Master Mechanic with tech skills in almost all fields.
I have changed bearings in that past with ease, (as long as you don't wait so long as to let the bearings seize to the shafts).
I would feel MUCH better with a new set of ceramic bearings in my bird and I plan on doing it.
If I have time, and there is interest, I'll do a video tutorial, (since there are NO build threads, (if you will) on the replacement of I1 motor bearings).