RE: [ST]rear hub play. follow up

[simonb@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Quoting jhseltzer <jhseltzer@xxxxxxxxxxx>:

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>
> JOHN H SELTZER
> 2906 ALVARADO DRIVE
> BELLINGHAM,  WA  98229
> 360-647-7702
> cell 360-303-5325
> jhseltzer@xxxxxxxxxxx
>
> I disassembled and inspected the rear bearing on my '00 ST at 27,000 miles.
> I didn't find any problems, wear, damage or play.  I was surprised at the
> limited amount of grease.  In my opinion there wasn't enough grease for
> proper lubrication.  I reassembled all of the original parts with plenty of
> heavy duty synthetic grease.  I've put 8,000 miles on the bike since and
> haven't had any trouble.  The local Triumph shop hasn't seen any failures in
> his shop.

It looks very easy to force water into the bearing through the seal. Especially
as it is next to the deep gap. I always squirt some chain lube into the gap.

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SimonB
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