Wheel bearing problems

Skunkcap Freddie · Brolly Dolly Joined: 20 Oct 2005 Karma :

had to replace the wheel bearings just over 3 weeks ago as the others which had about 4k on them, one had seized up, anyway i got new bearings 14quid for 2 ,i got them directly from a bearings place. so i get them fitted bike feels great from then until now. then this morning i was on my way to work going around a bend and noticed that the front was a bit shakey so i took it easy to work on the way home i noticed it again. so i got my bro to have a listen and help me check the bearings in the headstock were fine which they are . thing is i havn't been wheeling or going fast over speed bumps/humps (take your pick) since i got them replaced and havn't done very many miles.

has this happened to anyone else ? i'm a bit fucked off they've gone this quick. any ideas if it could be somthing else causing it ?
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Jebus · Brolly Dolly Joined: 10 Jul 2004 Karma :

as long as they are well greased and preloaded then they should be fine, anyway this should be in the workshop section really. they wont of gone off that fast and 4k seems low miliage for them as well.
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Cillit-BANG · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Oct 2005 Karma :

Are you confident that you pressed the new bearings in correctly?

It certainly sounds like something isn't quite right.

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Skunkcap Freddie · Brolly Dolly Joined: 20 Oct 2005 Karma :

thanks folks, the last time the bearings were done . a aprilia dealer did them. and charged me a fortune. i took the bearings out and replaced them the same way i took it apart.

will look into it . and check my work shop manual. many thanks
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Skunkcap Freddie · Brolly Dolly Joined: 20 Oct 2005 Karma :

i packed the wheel full of grease aswell
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Jebus · Brolly Dolly Joined: 10 Jul 2004 Karma :

i guess that preload is the wrong word, i mean they were adjusted correctly, i just go by setting them 2 a certain torque setting is preloading them, at least to some sort of degree.
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Check the spacer is there. Not unknown for people to forget them in the past.

Also, when you put new bearings in only press on the outer race to avoid damaging the bearings.

All the best

Keith
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Skunkcap Freddie · Brolly Dolly Joined: 20 Oct 2005 Karma :

i put a fair bit of grease in , but loads came out when the spacer went back in and other bearing on.

will check it when i get the new bearings
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Skunkcap Freddie · Brolly Dolly Joined: 20 Oct 2005 Karma :

nah. the spacer is there alright. i'll be having a good look at it when i'm changin the bearings.

again folks, many thanks for the help
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sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :