Wheel/axle bearing?

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Shorts · #1 Unread post by **Shorts** » Fri May 11, 2007 1:47 pm

On our little ridethismorning as I was steady cruising, I could hear a very faint low level whir/hum. It kind went...wrrooaamm...wrrrooamm..wrrrooaamm...It wasn't loud. It wasn't drastic, very low key, but it was there. I'm guess it was in the front. And I'm taking a stab that it was the wheel bearing.

Does this sound like a bearing gone/going bad? I don't think I'll tackle it myself, probably take it to the shop as I need to get my rear tire replaced. But I'd liketo be ableto point them in the right direction since I don't think they'll be test riding my bike lol

#2 Unread post by **fireguzzi** » Fri May 11, 2007 2:42 pm

I don't know, maybe check the wear pattern on the tires? I never experienced shot out wheel bearings in the short time I did this kinda work, so I cant help ya diagnose that. But I would def get them inspected.

#3 Unread post by **Sev** » Fri May 11, 2007 4:25 pm

Jack the front end up, grab the wheel with both hands 180 degrees apart. Parallel to the ground and basically attempt to twist the wheel towards and away from you. If you feel any movement back and forth at all then you're probably in need of a new bearing.

Shorts · #4 Unread post by **Shorts** » Fri May 11, 2007 4:34 pm

Ok, I'll see if I can get the bike up so I can check it out.

I've never done bearings in my life, and I'm not really ready to "try it out" on my motorcycle I'm just now starting to get experience with