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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Are Wheel Bearings Forever, Or Ever Need Service? /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1256213772 Message started by Routy on 10/22/09 at 05:16:12 |
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Title: Are Wheel Bearings Forever, Or Ever Need Service? Post by Routy on 10/22/09 at 05:16:12 When my belt first started screeching, and me being new to this bike, I started wondering if a wheel bearing could be bad, being as the noise was at wheel speed. So I was glad to find out here that the belt can really scream w/o really getting hurt, and maybe w/o having a good reason,......debatable for sure. But that got me to thinking this question,....are the wheel bearings sealed, or are they servicable ? And if they are sealed, are they ever a problem ? Just curious. |
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Title: Re: Are Wheel Bearings Forever, Or Ever Need Servi Post by dasch on 10/22/09 at 05:25:03 They are sealed, but still one was catching a bit on my bike. Just make sure everythime you take the wheel off, check for radial and axial play (there should be none), and slowly spin the inner race with your finger. It should spin smooooth and silent. Any catching - ditch them. |
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Title: Re: Are Wheel Bearings Forever, Or Ever Need Servi Post by srinath on 10/22/09 at 06:54:10 He's right about how to check for wheel bearings. I have had one set go @5K miles cos that bike just sat and collected water. Original wheel bearings are sealed on one side only. The outside. They are almost sealed from the elements, except you need to grease the axle with water proof grease before fitting it to really keep the elements out of the bearings. The bearings you buy to replace usually will be sealed on both sides. If you need some send a 20 my way. I'll send you a set of good ones with nice rubber seals on both sides. The belt can squeak ... however in 6 savages I have never had it happen. My friends 96 vulcan 500 does make the strangest noises and it seems to be working OK. Cool. Srinath. |
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Title: Re: Are Wheel Bearings Forever, Or Ever Need Servi Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/22/09 at 08:56:18 When a bearing goes out, I haul it to the local bearing supply house. My lawnmower shucked a couple that I was sure would run me a fair penny if I went thru the mower manufacturer to get, but I dropped less than $10.00 on the pair. Just hit the yellow pages. They'll match it up. Bearings are like everything else. Some wheel bearings on a car last the life of the car. Some crap out. The only thing thats forever is the love of a dog. |
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Title: Re: Are Wheel Bearings Forever, Or Ever Need Servi Post by dasch on 10/22/09 at 13:04:25 Same here. Measured inside, outside and depth, single row ball bearing, double sided seal. Went to SKF seller - about $15. Here: Rear (mm) 17x47x14 (inside x outside x depth) item: SKF6303 2RS Front (mm) 15x42x13 item: SKF6302 2RS |
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Title: Re: Are Wheel Bearings Forever, Or Ever Need Servi Post by Rogue_Cheddar on 10/22/09 at 18:05:26 When I bought my used '95 (3rd owner) I think I replaces the tires at 9000 miles, the guy in the shop said my bearings were due for replacing. So I did. Tightened the handling right up. New tires also helped. The front end definitely tracked better, and felt less squirrely. |
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Title: Re: Are Wheel Bearings Forever, Or Ever Need Servi Post by Rogue_Cheddar on 10/22/09 at 18:07:27 36292F2835320333033B29256E5C0 wrote:
Yeah, but they still crap. :D |
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Title: Re: Are Wheel Bearings Forever, Or Ever Need Servi Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/22/09 at 20:35:49 0B363E2C3C061A313C3D3D382B590 wrote:
Yeah, but they still crap. :D[/quote] Aint that the truth? |
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