Re: [ST] rear wheel bearings

["Ashley Bennett" <spondon955@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Check the wheel nut is tight, it sounds obvious but they must be very tight
to remove all play. Then check the bearings.
Ashley
'00 Spondon 955i
'95 Speed Triple

> A quick request of wisdom from the list:
>
> Seems like there is a lot of play in my rear hub or bearings.  Is some
> movement normal (holding top of wheel in one hand, bottom in the other and
> push/pull) when the bike is on the centerstand.  Bike is a bit unstable at
> speed with minor input in steering, but handles fine when hiked over in
> corners.
>
> Is anyone aware of the rear bearing specs or numbers ?(not triumph part
#).
> A friend told me he purchases m/c bearings locally from a distributor at
1/3
> dealer pricing and usually in stock.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gimp the Rick
>



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