Rear wheel bearing failure
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Rear wheel bearing failure
When I bought this bike, it had chromed HD wheels... My problem is rear wheel bearing failure... twice now. The bike only has 21K miles on it.
I have an HD extended factory warranty, they will replace the rear bearing again, but wont fix the problem of why it is failing. Mechanic says the hub of the wheel must have a problem, but I am told this is not covered under the extended warranty. These are not cheap wheels, and to replace would be a little over $500 just for the wheel.
Anyone have any ideas about this or a cheaper way for me to fix my problem?
Thanks in advance.
I have an HD extended factory warranty, they will replace the rear bearing again, but wont fix the problem of why it is failing. Mechanic says the hub of the wheel must have a problem, but I am told this is not covered under the extended warranty. These are not cheap wheels, and to replace would be a little over $500 just for the wheel.
Anyone have any ideas about this or a cheaper way for me to fix my problem?
Thanks in advance.
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Yup, what he said, plus the press must not be too tight or they will skate, get rough, make heat and basically f up.
A good wrench will look for a cause if it happens twice for no logical reason. First time it's usually chocked up to a bad bearing. Your other post in suspension mentions that you had these parts chromed. Chrome drastically changes critical dimmensions, so that's where I'd be looking.
Ron
A good wrench will look for a cause if it happens twice for no logical reason. First time it's usually chocked up to a bad bearing. Your other post in suspension mentions that you had these parts chromed. Chrome drastically changes critical dimmensions, so that's where I'd be looking.
Ron
Last edited by rbabos; 08-25-2008 at 07:54 PM.
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Thanks for the great info fellows. The original owner had the chrome wheels installed 2000 miles before I bought it which was around the 13K mark. I was in touch with him today, he still has the stock wheels.
Maybe I should try to talk him into an even trade and put the originals back on.
Chrome drastically changes critical dimmensions, so that's where I'd be looking.
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When I bought this bike, it had chromed HD wheels... My problem is rear wheel bearing failure... twice now. The bike only has 21K miles on it.
I have an HD extended factory warranty, they will replace the rear bearing again, but wont fix the problem of why it is failing. Mechanic says the hub of the wheel must have a problem, but I am told this is not covered under the extended warranty. These are not cheap wheels, and to replace would be a little over $500 just for the wheel.
Anyone have any ideas about this or a cheaper way for me to fix my problem?
I have an HD extended factory warranty, they will replace the rear bearing again, but wont fix the problem of why it is failing. Mechanic says the hub of the wheel must have a problem, but I am told this is not covered under the extended warranty. These are not cheap wheels, and to replace would be a little over $500 just for the wheel.
Anyone have any ideas about this or a cheaper way for me to fix my problem?
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I would make sure there using the correct "Wheel Installation Kit".
There was a ton of play in the spacer between the bearings... Installed new bearings, correct size spacer, no more free play inside the hub.
I cant believe a certified HD Mechanic would put this thing together this way... twice!!!
quiet as a mouse now. hope it stays this way