Wheel Bearing Failure
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Wheel Bearing Failure
Got about 400 miles into my trip from Georgia to Alaska and when I started to hear a ticking noise. Heard that for about 20 miles then when we pulled in to Cleveland Ga. I could feel the front wheel dragging and all doubt of what the problem was went away. Of course on a Sunday afternoon whats the chance of finding a parts store open, let alone having the bearings but the lone auto zone had two. The problem turned out that whoever had the wheel off last apparently did not reinstall the shims and the bearing was way to tight. Thats the one thing I couldn't find so had to cut shims out of a V8 juice can and seems OK now. Oh well If thats the worst thing that happens will be a great trip.
Last edited by AlaskaAviator; 03-07-2012 at 06:30 PM.
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I am guessing he has an older bike with the tapered bearings...Removing the races in a parking lot with a limited supply of tools would be a challenge...It is good to know that are still people out that can handle things things like this on the road and keep on going...The mark of a true biker.
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Well its still OK after about 330 miles today but the bearing is running a little warm, not hot just warm.I stopped and bought the steel shims at a harley shop so if I feel the bearing is running to hot I will replace with the right ones. Am a little worried that the V8 can shims may crush and tighten the bearing up . Couldn't find a frigging punch to save my **** so had to use the axle. Worked quite well actually. Will post if I have more problems. I was worried about the MM fuel injection but so far it is working great.
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