Ok, now i could do with some Experts.

[BikerGuy95]

Ok, so about 2 months ago, it turned out my squeak on my DNA was my wheel bearings. i got them changed and now they're squeaking again.

How often do wheel bearings pop?
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[Nope.]

Not very often if they are put in correctly and the wheel is aligned correctly. If they were hammered in rather then pulled it can shorten the life.
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[BikerGuy95]

Well i got it done by a certified motorbike mechanic at his own garage... it cost me £80
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[prawny1]

are you talking front or rear bearings?
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hellkat wrote:

Some people are only alive cos its against the law to kill them.

[Nope.]

[BikerGuy95]

Thats what i aint sure of. i got the front ones replaced but this time i cannot tell if its coming from the front or the back, im pretty sure its the front though...
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[Raffles]

Also depends on whether they were decent quality bearings or cheapshit items churned out in a sweatshop in China.
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[Frost]

You sure it's not the brakes rubbing?
Put it on the centre stand and stick something heavy on the back to get the front wheel off the ground and see how easily it spins after you've applied the brakes. Repeat with the front caliper off and see if the squeek disappears.

[prawny1]

If you are sure it's the front again take it back to the guy that fitted the bearings.

A couple of months is a short life for wheel bearings.
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hellkat wrote:

Some people are only alive cos its against the law to kill them.

[BikerGuy95]

I've done all that before and my front pads do slightly touch but they aren't causing the squeaking, they cant be...
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[cb1rocket]

if they are rubbing they will squeak! You should see a small amount of gap between the pad and disc, very small gap mind.

Check the wheel for play in the bearing, if they are the bearings are shot!

[BikerGuy95]

I'll check all that tomorrow and get back to you on that.
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[Frost]

Buy some copper grease and slap it all over the back of the brake pads. Stops them sticking, corroding and squeeking.