| Author | Message | ||
     Badrap |
I pulled the back wheel off the bike so I could get my new tire mounted on it. I figured while it was off I’d check the bearings (black seal). They aren’t smooth, as you rotate them I feel a spot where then don’t want to turn unless you really try. Both sides are the same. So I pulled the seals and they looked fine so I packed more mobile 1 grease in them and reset the seals. I figure it just a matter of time before they fail. So I had the new wheel mounted and re installed the wheel and noticed while I was spinning the wheel that one of the seals was popping out so I pushed them back in. bottom line is, my recommendation is to check your bearing seals after you reinstall the wheel on the bike. | ||
| Etennuly |
Putting in a little fresh grease is a good idea, but it needs room to expand. So if it is packed clear full it will push the seal back out when it heats up. The bearings I have dealt with all feel notchy and un smooth when in the wheel. I think it is from the spacer holding the inner race from turning smoothly. Having taken good bearings out that felt notchy, it is amazing how smoothly they turn when not in the wheel. The number one sign of failed bearings is dirty looking grease that is turning black while trailing water and rust around and from the seal. | ||
| Ourdee |
That needs a picture:  | ||
| Ourdee |
Here is some of how I passed the time waiting on the side of the highway when they failed:  | ||
| Mnrider |
Nice rendering RD. I thought it might be a Uly hanging from a noose. | ||
| Ourdee |
That was all the further I got. I actually had a great time. |
