squeaky back wheel

[Meshuggah]

Hello everyone. I've recorded a video of what's happening. The back wheel squeaks even if I take the brakes calliper off. Also I've notices it kind of wobbles a lot or maybe it's just my impression. I'm not sure. I had a look at the bolts and they are tight. Have a look at the video if you got 2 minutes. Thanks for your help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktBD0mMuxEo
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Triumph Tiger 800 2012

[Ed Case]

At least one of your rear wheel bearings sounds like it's knackered. There's a minimum of two in there and in some instances another one or two in the sprocket carrier. In your case I'd think that there's just the two. If you're any good with spanners replacement isn't too difficult, use common sense (?), take the old ones to a bearing specialist (Yellow pages ?) as they might be cheapest or try Wemoto ?.

[Meshuggah]

I don't know when I will have the time to work on it. How safe it is to ride in this condition? I ride to work everyday, It's only 2.6 miles each way. Bloody hell, I took to the garage last week and the guy said everything was fine!! wtf... thanks for your help
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Triumph Tiger 800 2012

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[Islander]

Replacing bearings isn't a massive job and doesn't take that long - slightly longer on a rear than a front. The parts aren't that expensive either. If you've got that level of noise and wobble then get them done pronto. Wemoto stock a massive range of wheel bearings and are quick to deliver.

[Vincent]

All I can hear is the exhaust. Why not try a vid without the engine running? Although there's not a lot else it can be but bearings.
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[Meshuggah]

[hmmmnz]

your chain looks awfully tight especially with no weight on the bike, are you sure its not chain related?[/quote]
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[YBR Ric]

Running a tight chain will over a period of time cause damage to the rear wheel bearing, and to some extent the gearbox bearing located behind the front sprocket.
Usually the collapse of the smaller rear bearing prevents failure of the larger gearbox one at the same time, but not after causing the damage which will result in its premature failure.

If it is bearing failure causing the noise then replacement of the gearbox one sooner rather than later when damage to the gearbox may also occur would be an extremely good idea.
I've seen ball bearings come out of a gearbox (the result of cage failure) which looked like squashed peas after going down between the shafts, forcing them apart and then cracking both the crankcase halves.

[Xenocide]

Your chain is moving about alot - sort of jumping about which would suggest stiff links to me. It could just be the chain squeaking when the stiff bit is bent around the sprocket. Something to check anyway.
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