Am I meant to oil/grease the wheels?

[Tomahawk]

When I push my ZX6, the front wheel seems make some "friction" sounds.. is that normal? Am I meant to be oiling or greasing the wheels?

[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

It's most likely the brake pads touching the discs and quite normal.

If you're unsure ask someone who is capable of holding a bike steady and check for play in the wheel bearings.
Grease is used on the spindle mainly to aid insertion and extraction, other than that you don't oil or grease the wheels.
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[Tomahawk]

Thanks.

How do I check for play in wheel bearings?

[kramdra]

Brake pads are always touching the disc, which can make noise, and is normal. The disc should not get warm if its not being used - ride a couple miles using only rear brake to test, if it cold, front brake is normal.

Worth checking the bearings occasionally - with front wheel off the ground check there is no play. When you next have wheel out, remove the outer seal from each bearing to check they have adequate grease and no rust. Do not let any dirt get in.

[Tomahawk]

[Itchy]

[kramdra]

As above wheel only comes out for tires, bearings, fork or chain service.

If there is *any* noise from bearings you should get the wheel out to inspect them, but its almost certainly from brake.

[Tomahawk]

OK, thanks guys, much appreciated.