Re: [ST] Re: ST Rear Wheel Bearing replacement ??

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Greetings..

I know that when my mechanic services my bike, he always checks and lubes the bearings...he is very fussy, and has said that if that is not done, then the bearings will fail.

Cheers
Tony
'02 Sprint ST



> sprintst_2002@xxxxxxxxxxxx <sprintst_2002@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> 
> G'day folks..  
> 
> I'm the guy Steven "Dirty Dawg" Kohlscheen refers to in the last mail
> that had 2 x rear wheel bearing siezures. I explored this with all
> sorts of "bearing experts" after the second incident. A few said that
> the design of the bearing fitted up to the axle in that way " was not
> very smart engineering - and was doomed to fail at some time - unless
> they were carefully lubricated and maintained."  
> 
> I think this sucks !!! Since when did a sports touring bike need to
> have careful maintainence of rear wheel bearings to prevent siezure. 
> ( at speed or not ) Never heard of this on any other make ??
> 
> I've riden bikes for years and never had a concern about wheel bearings
> - but seems it's one of the things that make these ST's unique - love
> it or hate it - but regularly check those bearings guys...
> 
> My own test before each ride now is when on the center stand when
> warming up the motor, in neutral, at idle, the back wheel will spin
> slowly by itself = no bearing drag and good chain adjustment. Do u'all
> agree ??
> 
> Cheers / Harry / Sydney-OZ / 2002 ST. 
> 
> 
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