| Author | Message | ||
     Mountainstorm |
I was inspecting the rear tire...it's wearing out super fast. And I noticed that if I grab the rear wheel and shake it it makes a rattling sound. Is that normal? I've had a few wheel bearings wear out on the X-1 and that's sort of how it starts. I would have thought wheel bearings would be lasting longer than 17K...or am I just optimistic? Thanks in advance. | ||
| Smoke4ndmears |
Bad supplied bearings. mine were on their way out at 7k. | ||
| D_adams |
Mmmm, mine lasted just over 18K, just had them swapped out and they said the rear master cylinder was sticking and locked the rear wheel up again. That makes twice for that now. Gotta love the extended warranty. Edit, had the orange seals originally, black ones now. Didn't look at the new numbers, but I assume they're upgrades. (Message edited by d_adams on August 29, 2010) | ||
| Avalaugh |
My front (orange type) was shot after 4000 miles ? | ||
| Dktechguy112 |
what is the best way to check the bearings? | ||
| D_adams |
Wheel off the bike, slowly roll the bearings. They should be very smooth feeling, no play, bumpyness or clicking. I felt it with the wheel on, but I knew what I was feeling for. It would click into place every 1/4" or so. Almost like it had sand or some kind of grit in it. | ||
| Mountainstorm |
Thanks for tips on checking it out. I need a darn pit stand so I can pull the wheel myself. | ||
| Ccryder |
Here is another sign:  | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Hey, umm, yer balls are hangin' out. | ||
| Bueller4ever |
Pssssssstttt, your balls are showing! | ||
| Ccryder |
You saw mine ;+} | ||
| Mountainstorm |
lol  | ||
| A_s_r |
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