play in rear wheel

Mrjoolz · Brolly Dolly Joined: 07 Jul 2011 Karma :

Just adjusted chain on blackbird and noticed play in rear wheel. Are bearings shot?

Safe to ride, as i commute daily on it? Can replace next weekend.
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Nb · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 May 2005 Karma :

How much play?
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..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Sounds like they are dead, how dead you'll have to decide for yourself.

I wouldn't fancy riding on it, my bum hole would be twitching. Having said that, I've done many miles on iffy bearings in the past, it's not like I check them before every ride and only replaced them when I've noticed. Who knows how long they had been knackered?

I'd be looking to get some new ones in there as soon as possible though. Any Honda dealers open near you today?

Ariel Badger · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Karma :

Replace ASAP but take it very easy on the road until you do.
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Pete. · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

If you can rock the wheel on the spindle, you'd better stop riding it. bearings can go loose for a while as the cage disintegrates, but when they finally collapse you'll get little to no warning.
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wots · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Aug 2012 Karma :

^^^^^^ As above, also if they collapse you can have more damage to the seat, as mine needed a lot of effort to remove after they catastrophically collapsed on the Hastings run.

After my experience, I would say don't even think about riding, just replace now. But then I was a noob and didn't totally realise what was happening or how bad it was until it was too late. I was very lucky!
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J.M. · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Mar 2011 Karma :

Could it not also be the rear wheel packing (dampers)?

My CBR had those worn so there was a little play in the sprocket rather than the actual wheel.
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Mrjoolz · Brolly Dolly Joined: 07 Jul 2011 Karma :

I cant see the wheel moving, but can feel it with my hand. Not even a mm movement but can feel it nevertheless.

54miles a day commute. Bike shop up road from my work. May book it in tomorrow for this week
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Mrjoolz · Brolly Dolly Joined: 07 Jul 2011 Karma :

Cheers pete.

Only had rear pads done bout 6 weeks ago and didnt notice play the
Ill get it sorted this week
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Mrjoolz · Brolly Dolly Joined: 07 Jul 2011 Karma :

Just had a look on wemoto. Rear wheel bearing with dust seals, £21.00, rear sprocket carrier bearing £5.00.

Not bad however, how long would it take a mechanic to replace these if I take bike in somewhere. Would remove wheel but got no transport to get wheel to place, unless someone on here would do it for some cash. Can't get hold of paddy as his phone is knackered, and he's round the corner.

Someone down in aylesford would do it. He charges £35ph. How many hours would it take?

Joolz
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Pete. · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

Ride up to mine and I'll switch em out. Do you have a centre stand?
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Mrjoolz · Brolly Dolly Joined: 07 Jul 2011 Karma :

Hi pete,

I'll get them ordered on wednesdaynwhen I get paid. What day is good to pop up toyou? Weekend better for you? Yes to centre stand.

Many thanks matey. I use bike to commute, so can't leave it with u unfortuntely.

Is it a lengthy job?
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Pete. · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

'bout an hour.

I'm off Friday, so that might be a good time. Otherwise weekend but if you get desperate let me know and I'll do it one evening though it might be late.
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